The National Science Foundation has awarded a Innovation Technology for Students and Teachers (ITEST) site program to Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis entitled, "Nanotechnology Experiences for Students and Teachers (NEST).
NEST is an immersive two-week summer program in nanotechnology that will impact a total of 45 (15 per year) Indiana high school teachers and 60 (20 per year) high school students that provides participants:- research experience and knowledge of careers in nanotechnology
- hands-on laboratory experiences in inquiry-based science
- participant-designed teaching modules developed to meet existing state and national science standards
- connection to a professional network of other teachers, professors, and scientists
- on-site NEST support during module implementation for teachers
- professional development credits for teachers
- college credit for students
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For High School Teachers
Nanotechnology experiences for teachers offers teachers receive up to $4,000 via stipend, supplies, and travel. The program pays a stipend of $2,000. Travel reimbursements of up to $1,000 will be covered to attend and present at a national conference.Learn more and apply to the programFor High School Students
A $500.00 scholarship stipend is available to students who are financially disadvantaged, 21st century scholars, or from high-need/socioeconomic school districts. Participants who are covered through scholarship are required to attend two weeks.Learn more and apply to the program
