We are writing to let you know that the Teaching Experience for Undergraduates (TEU) program (teu.vassar.edu) is accepting applications for the summer 2018 math and science programs through February 28th. TEU provides a rich summer experience for undergraduates from our 61 partner liberal arts institutions who are interested in secondary STEM teaching careers.
Applications and recommendations may be submitted directly online at the TEU website.
The Teaching Experiences for Undergraduates (TEU) program is a seven-week immersive summer experience in secondary science education at Trinity College in Hartford, CT, funded by the National Science Foundation. TEU participants earn a generous stipend, take a 60-hour course in science pedagogy, and apply what they’re learning to teaching urban high school students under the supervision of a master teacher-mentor. If you are committed to a career in secondary education or seriously interested in exploring the possibility of such a career, apply now. For info and to apply: TEU.vassar.edu
Application deadline: February 28, 2018
Acceptances announced: March 15, 2018
Program start date: June 4, 2018
TEU participants receive:
A generous stipend
Travel expenses
Room and food allowance
Books and course materials
Option to earn credit for pedagogy course
Funding to attend national or regional conference on STEM education
TEU participants complete:
A science pedagogy course
A teaching practicum under the supervision of a mentor
A post-summer science education leadership project at home institution