*NEW* Society for Science - Advocate Program

The Society for Science's teacher training program aims to help underserved students excel in STEM, including supporting their participation in research and top-level science competitions. Participants receive a $3,000 stipend, ongoing professional development, and meetings with peers and mentors. Apply by March 6.

*NEW* Big Green Jumpstart School Garden Grant

Big Green is thrilled to announce a school garden grant supporting our collective work to connect students to the life-changing power of growing food. This $2,000 grant opportunity is available for up to 50 schools doing incredible school garden and outdoor education work in Austin and the surrounding communities. Open to schools in Central Texas, these grants of up to $2,000 can be used to support school gardening programs focused in economically disadvantaged areas. Apply by March 11th.

*NEW* Society for Science - Advocate Program

The Society for Science's teacher training program aims to help underserved students excel in STEM, including supporting their participation in research and top-level science competitions. Participants receive a $3,000 stipend, ongoing professional development, and meetings with peers and mentors. Apply by March 6.

*NEW* STEM Research Experience for Teachers - El Paso Teachers

The Rice University Office of STEM Engagement (R-STEM) is offering a STEM Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program this summer specifically for teachers in the El Paso, TX area. Teachers of all grade levels are welcome to apply. Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT) RET program is a year-long program for teachers in the El Paso, TX area. The program includes a 6-week internship in a nanotechnology research laboratory focused on water treatment. Selected participants will work in laboratories doing research on water treatment at The University of Texas at El Paso. The internship includes a 6-week internship in one of these labs, lesson planning, stipend, and travel to Houston, TX to present at a symposium. Applications due April 22.

*NEW* Ciena Teacher Grants

The Ciena Grants are established to support classroom teachers with the implementation of innovative and engaging STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) programs, activities, and technology (software and hardware) to promote learning and digital equality. The Ciena grant program will award deserving teachers in the DC metro area, DoDEA schools, and schools in all 50 states grants up to $3,000. The grants will be applied towards materials and resources to support STEM programs and activities. Schools with high economic need (over 50% of the students qualifying for free or reduced lunch assistance) will be given priority consideration to support digital equality. Innovative distance and virtual learning projects and programs will be considered. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

*NEW* Summer Educator Internship With My NASA Data

For Middle and High School Earth Science Teachers! Have you always wanted to work with NASA? Are you looking for a new challenge this summer? If your answers are “yes,” consider applying to be a virtual intern with My NASA Data this summer and assist with the development of Earth science education resources. Educators with experience teaching about air quality and/or Earth’s energy budget using Next Generation Science Standard are preferred. Application deadline is March 4th.

*NEW* Summer Educator Internship With My NASA Data

For Middle and High School Earth Science Teachers! Have you always wanted to work with NASA? Are you looking for a new challenge this summer? If your answers are “yes,” consider applying to be a virtual intern with My NASA Data this summer and assist with the development of Earth science education resources. Educators with experience teaching about air quality and/or Earth’s energy budget using Next Generation Science Standard are preferred. Application deadline is March 4th.

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