computerdisc-l: Summer Opportunity in Industry - PLEASE READ

["Robin" <rab3@ra.msstate.edu>]

Title: Summer Opportunity in Industry - PLEASE READ

I just got back from a presentation from Dr. Sandra Harpole.  Dr. Harpole is a research professor at MSU and she is offering a 3-week workshop for the summer of 2003.  The workshop is titled Research Experiences in Industry.  I know that 3 weeks of your summer is a lot to give up, but you will get paid for your time.  The teachers that I spoke with today could not say enough good things about this workshop.   Applications are available on-line at http://csmt.msstate.edu/ or call the Center for Science, Mathematics, and Technology at 662.325.2992.  You can also email Debbie weeks (dbw@csmt.msstate.edu) or Lori Hill (lah150@csmt.msstate.edu).  Please forward this information to the science, math, and other technology teachers at your school who may be interested.  Dr. Harpole stated that she wanted teams of teachers from schools to attend if possible.

The workshop is offered to Math, Science, and Technology teachers throughout the state.  This workshop will not cost teachers any money!!!!!  Here is the workshop information.

Workshop Dates:  June 2 – 27, 2003

One-to-two weeks on the Mississippi State University campus

Two-to-three weeks at industry sites such as Northrop Grumman Shipping Systems in Pascagoula, MS and Tennessee Valley Authority in Chattanooga, TN

During the Workshop you will:

1.      Experience the manufacturing world and develop applications of your industry experiences to be utilized in the classroom.

2.      Make plans for your local industry internship
3.      Begin preparation to provide in-service training and mentoring.

Eligibility:  Science, mathematics, or technology teachers in grades 7-12 or community college level.  Selected participants will receive:

1.      A meal allowance of up to $30.00 per day.
2.      Dormitory or hotel housing for the workshop.
3.      Reimbursements for travel of up to $200.00 per week.
4.      A professional fee of $100.00 per day of participation ($60.00 per day from the National Science Foundation and $40.00 per day from Fast Forward Mississippi, a MS School-to-Careers Initiative.)

5.      Up to 12 hours of CEUs.

Robin Ann Parker

Professional Development Specialist

Research Curriculum Unit

Mississippi State University

Phone:  662-325-8553

E-mail:  rab3@ra.msstate.edu

Homepage:  http://www.msstate.edu/~rab3