About the WITS program at UW

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Welcome! The Wyoming Interns to Teacher Scholars (WITS) program at the University of Wyoming (UW) is a Robert Noyce Scholarship program providing scholarships for tuition, housing, and room and board to assist talented STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) majors in becoming elementary teachers in Title-I school districts.  

Additionally, the WITS program provides internships to UW students with fewer than 30 credit hours to encourage elementary teaching as a career. 

As a result of the WITS program, undergraduates, graduates, and professionals will obtain a K-6 Teaching Certification and be highly prepared to teach STEM subjects in elementary schools. 
A close-knit faculty and staffed team works closely with students to expand elementary teachers’ mathematics and science content knowledge, and strengthen their capacity to sustain STEM teaching and learning in schools. Learn more about our WITS team here. 
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WITS Undergraduate Scholars & Interns

Wyoming Interns to Teacher Scholars (WITS) are able to obtain a K-6 Teaching Certification while majoring in biology, chemistry, geology, computer science, or mathematics. 

The WITS undergraduate program consists of the following:
  • Early recruitment activities with parents and incoming freshmen at regional high schools
  • Training and summer research internships during the sophomore year and scholarship support in the junior, senior, and fifth year of study
  • Advising to complete a designated dual-degree track in elementary education and computer science, mathematics, biology, chemistry, or geology
  • Mathematics tutoring and mentoring activities that include seminars and retreats with STEM professionals, elders, and community leaders throughout the program
  • Continued support through professional learning communities and online focus groups during student teaching

WITS Graduate & Professional Scholars

Additionally, WITS scholarships are available for graduates and professionals who already have the baccalaureate in STEM and are committed to teaching in underserved elementary schools.

The WITS post-baccalaureate program consists of the following:
  • Advising for the standalone post-baccalaureate major in elementary education
  • Mentoring activities that include seminars and retreats with STEM professionals, elders, and community leaders throughout the program
  • Continued support through professional learning communities and online focus groups during student teaching

Want to Teach High School? 

For more information about scholarships and programs to obtain a 6-12 teaching endorsement, please visit SWARMS. 
WITS recipients are provided with a close-knit and supportive community of faculty and fellow scholars who are all striving to become successful  STEM educators.  WITS recipients who complete this program are enthusiastic, passionate, and highly qualified educators that are committed to serve high-need K-6 students in Wyoming and beyond.

This program is funded by the National Science Foundation and the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship.  For more information, please visit the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Robert Noyce Foundation.