Industry Initiatives for Science and Math Education (IISME)
The Leadership Group and its members are strong supporters of the IISME Summer Fellowship Program both through sponsoring teacher fellows and through financial and in-kind support.
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Now accepting applications for the 2008 Summer Fellowship Program. |
This program places local K-16 teachers into companies and research institutions for paid, 8-week Summer Fellowships. Teachers complete a project for their host sponsors and spend time focusing on ways to transfer their Fellowship experience back to their students and colleagues. Over the past 23 years, IISME has offered 2,375 Summer Fellowships.
A Win-Win Program
- Our teachers win because they receive a hands-on professional development opportunity where they can apply their skills and broaden their experiences outside of the classroom.
- Our students win as their teachers return to the classroom better equipped to teach the technology and business skills that students will need to succeed in Silicon Valley.
- Our companies win by benefiting from bright, creative and motivated teachers to help on substantive projects during their summer fellowships.
- Our economy wins because teachers link the relevancy of math and science to excellent careers that can inspire our kids.
IISME was founded in 1985 to address the critical need for a strong, highly-skilled workforce in mathematics, science and technological fields. IISME seeks to transform teaching and learning through industry-education partnerships.
