Project MISE Summer 2024-2025

Project Modeling Inquiry Science Education Applicant Application

Modeling Inquiry Science Education (MISE) proposes to target twenty middle school science, math and special education teachers who teach in high-needs districts in Louisiana.

This year, Project MISE consists of a summer institute and five academic year follow-up workshops during the 2024-2025 school year. These workshop may be virtual, on-campus, or a combination thereof.

We are soliciting teachers who work well with others, have the ability to produce high quality work and are self-motivated. This group will have the responsibility of strengthening the teaching of science and mathematics in their respective school and/or districts.

Project MISE Essential Goal: To immerse participating clinical educators and teacher candidates in inquiry-based teaching and learning experiences in a professional development environment using exhibits and "snacks" (miniature exhibits) that focus on Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) science concepts. The course content will focus on building understanding of basic physics/physical science (waves) and mathematics (measurement and number sense) concepts. Emphasis will be placed on interactive exhibits and "snacks" designed and built by the San Francisco Exploratorium, and the use of technology to ensure that participants are familiar with the content taught at pertinent grade levels.

Project MISE Summer 2024 Session Dates:

July 8, 2024- July 13, 2024 8:00am-4:00pm
Mandatory Virtual Orientation:

June 1, 2024 1:00pm-5:00pm

Follow-up Academic Sessions:

There will be five academic follow-up sessions, dates TBA.

Project MISE Incentives:

$2,700.00 stipend based on 90 hours of participation at $30 per hour.
Up to $270 travel allowance. Educators must travel 30 miles one way to be eligible.
Lodging for educators traveling 50 miles one way (hotel/double occupancy).
$180 stipend based 6 hours for substitute pay
$300.00 supply allowance
Continuous Learning Units
Up to a $700 stipend for students' field trip to LIGO SEC in Livingston, LA (paid by LIGO SEC)

Registration will close on April 15, 2024.

Project MISE acceptance confirmations will be sent by April 20, 2024.

To register for Project MISE 2024, please complete the registration below.

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Home Address

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* 3. Work Address

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* 4. Email Address

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* 5. Phone Number

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* 6. Grade(s) you Teach (Check all that apply, if applicable)

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* 7. Total Years Teaching

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* 8. Discipline(s) you Teach

Science

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* 9. In at least 250 words, please explain why you would like to participate in Project MISE.

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* 10. Current Administrator's Email

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* 11. Please select each of the following statements to indicate that, if accepted into Project MISE, you agree to the following requirements:

I will attend the summer institute July 8-13, 2024.

I will participate in five weekend follow-up workshops (TBA) held at Southern University Baton Rouge, LIGO SEC, and/or virtual.

I will participate in the LIGO Share-a-Thon at LIGO SEC in Livingston, LA.

I will implement the new teaching and assessment techniques learned during the program as I work to improve students' achievement in science and mathematics.

I will allow the site coordinator to visit in my classroom while I am teaching.

I will assemble a "Project MISE Review" portfolio containing samples of student work, use of Project MISE activities throughout the academic year 2024-2025.

I will use the supplies and activities I receive through the program in my classes.

I will have students complete pre/post attitudinal surveys at the beginning and end of the academic year.

As a participant of Project MISE, I understand that I must complete 85% of the Institute's hours to receive the maximum stipend and remain in the project.