Posted at 01:23 on Monday 12 May 2008 by Kirk Kittell
Courtesy NASA EXPRESS email list:
INSPIRE Counselors Needed
The Interdisciplinary National Science Project Incorporating Research and Education Experience, also known as INSPIRE, is seeking educators to supervise high school students during eight-week summer internships. Positions are available at several locations across the U.S. One counselor will be selected for each of the ten NASA Field Centers.
The position requires a professional educator to coordinate NASA INSPIRE activities within the NASA Center region. The INSPIRE Counselor will be the designated point of contact for INSPIRE participants at the assigned NASA Center. Training will be provided prior to the assignment.
The position requires a minimum of a four-year degree in science, mathematics and/or technology education, a valid teaching certificate, and a minimum of three years teaching experience in grades 6-12. A combination of teaching experience and NASA education experience is also acceptable. U.S. citizenship is required.
Counselors who are chosen will receive lodging and meals during the eight-week event, travel to and from the NASA field center, and a stipend of $5,800. Oklahoma State University graduate credit is also available to those who are interested.
Applications are due May 30, 2008.
To learn more about this opportunity and how to apply, visit opportunities.nasa.okstate.edu. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please e-mail them to Richard Adams at richard.adams@okstate.edu.
Category: General | Tags: nasa education
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