STEM Professional Development for Teachers

Are you a teacher looking to improve your skills?

ASM Materials Camp®-Teachers is a free, week-long, idea-generating workshop introducing teachers to methods that make math and core science principles more enticing and relevant to their middle and high school students. Materials topics are great motivators in any engineering, technology or science course as students learn concepts that are reflected in their everyday lives.

For more information or questions, contact Jeane Detherage, Administrator of Foundation Programs, ASM (jeane.detherage@asminternational.org) or Harvey Abramowitz (harveya@pnw.edu).

Camp Details

Participants

•  Middle school and high school teachers with an interest in STEM education (especially in chemistry & physical sciences).
• Pre-service science teachers interested in STEM education (especially in chemistry & physical sciences).

Program Hours

Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, 8 a.m.to 3 p.m.

Professional Development

Participants are eligible to receive four (4) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 40 PGPs and can opt for two (2) graduate level credits (cost paid by participant).

Curriculum

The curriculum used in this camp is designed by the ASM Education Foundation, aligned with Next Generation Standards (NGSS), used annually by over 40 Camps in North America and taught by Master Teachers trained by ASM Education Foundation.

Included

Participants will be able to enjoy meals, snacks and a field trip. They will also be able to take home materials for use in classroom demonstrations.

To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity at oie@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.