| PLEASE NOTE: This Scholarship Expired on April 30th, 2007... |
Science and Mathematics for All
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Robert Noyce Scholarship Program, funded by the National Science Foundation
Sponsored by Howard University School of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Howard University's Science and Mathematics for All (SMA) program is designed to combat the shortage of highly qualified science and mathematics teachers in urban, high-need areas. The SMA program will utilize Howard University professors from the School of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences to train and certify thirty graduate students (10 per year) with exceptional content knowledge in mathematics and science to become teachers in the Prince George's County Public School (PGCPS) and District of Columbia Public School (DCPS) system by the program's completion. Students will receive a $10,000 stipend toward pursuing and completing a Master of Arts of Teaching (M.A.T.) degree and full certification - initial licensure. While completing their degree, students will work full-time for two years in PGCPS or DCPS under the guidance of Howard University faculty advisors. OBJECTIVES The SMA program is committed to achieving the following goals: Increase the number of underrepresented minorities teaching mathematics and science in a partnering school district. Recruit recent undergraduate students who majored in science and/or mathematics that will be dedicated to teaching in high poverty schools Provide a stipend for participants toward completing a M.A.T. degree and obtain certification to teach science and mathematics Give extensive induction support for new teachers and offer mentoring by the Howard University School of Education and College of Arts and Sciences faculty. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS In order to be eligible for the program, applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements: • Must be a US citizen, national or permanent resident alien • Must have completed a Bachelor's degree in science (biology, chemistry or physics), mathematics, engineering, or a related science discipline • Must take and pass all parts of Praxis I. Information regarding registration and testing dates for the Praxis examinations can be obtained at www.ets.org/praxis/ or by calling 202.806.7343. SMA CANDIDATE PROFILE Candidates who commit to this highly competitive Science and Mathematics program must have the following profile: A GPA of 3.0 or above in a science or mathematics discipline Computer proficiency Motivation to work in an urban environment with a diverse student population Willingness to commit to excellence in teaching and learning Applications are available now. All applications for the Summer 2007 program must be received by April 30th, 2007. Applications can be downloaded from the Howard University website, www.howard.edu or obtained by calling 202.806.7340. An interview and essay will be required prior to final acceptance into the program. Applicants should have experience working with adolescents. No teaching or coursework in education is necessary. For further information, please contact: Marilyn M. Irving, Ed.D. 202.806.7340 mirving@howard.edu Leon Dickson, Ph.D. 202.806.4346 ldickson@howard.edu | |
| Scholarship/Grant Site: http://www.howard.edu/schooleducation/sma.htm |
