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Recruiting, Preparing, and Retaining STEM Teachers for a Global Generation

3/5/2019

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Coordinating a Noyce Summer Internship Program and Recruiting Diverse Scholars

3/3/2019

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STEM Research Paper Presented at the American Educational Research Association April 29, 2017

5/8/2017

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​Using STEM Internships to Recruit and Retain Noyce Scholars in Elementary Education

by Saman Aryana, Jacqueline Leonard, Monica Mitchell, & Marina Lazic
Paper Presented at the American Educational Research Association in San Antonio Texas, April 29, 2017

Abstract: In this paper, second-year results of a five-year National Science Foundation (NSF), Noyce Scholars project are presented. In Year 1, we recruited six interns to work in STEM summer programs as a recruitment tool to attract and retain STEM undergraduates to dual major in elementary education. They worked in a variety of STEM-related educational settings, and three became Noyce scholars. We were able to recruit 10 additional interns in Year 2; three chose to become Noyce scholars. This paper examines the supports and mentoring the scholars received, how the program and internship influenced the scholars’ self-efficacy in science and mathematics, and best practices to build supportive learning communities to retain STEM teacher candidates.
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Learn More about WITS and SWARMS at the Geology Museum on 11/2/2016 and be Entered to Win a Chromebook

10/7/2016

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Calling all STEM majors! Want to make a difference?

Come and learn about our Noyce Scholarship programs (WITS & SWARMS)!

These scholarships are geared towards junior, senior, and post-baccalaureate STEM majors interested in teaching elementary or secondary school. These scholarships will support tuition, fees, and other expenses. Free food and a chance to win a Chromebook!

STEM Majors include
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH

When?
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2016 from 5-6 PM

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Where?
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING GEOLOGY MUSEUM 

​See you there! 

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WITS at UW to Attend MES 8 Conference in Portland

6/21/2015

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The WITS team will attend the Mathematics Education and Society conference in Portland, Oregon June 21-26, 2015. The team is looking forward to presenting "Preparing Noyce Scholars in the Rocky Mountain West to Teach Mathematics and Science in Rural Schools". Paper is below and available for download.
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UW WITS Recruitment at the Geology Museum 02.05.05

2/5/2015

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Please join us Friday, February 6, 2015 11:30 -1:00 at the University of Wyoming Geology Museum. RSVP to Lindsay Galey at 307.766.6381 or lgaley@uwyo.edu. Read More...

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UW Noyce Recruits in Denver 11.22.2014 - Lego Drop Event

11/22/2014

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Recruits, Teachers and staff joined us for a Noyce Recruitment Event in Denver at the Embassy Suites. Read more...
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University of Wyoming
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