Program Description
Fermilab QIS Summer Institute for K-12 STEM Educators is an opportunity for K-12 STEM Educators to receive content training in the rapidly expanding field of Quantum Information Science (QIS). Educators work with scientific and technical staff, tour world-class facilities, while developing grade-level appropriate QIS curricula to implement in their school districts and share at national conferences.
Educators in the cohort receive up to $5,000 to purchase classroom materials to facilitate curriculum implementation, mileage reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and a weekly stipend for their work. In addition, a stipend for the 2025-2026 school year to participate in cohort meetings and national conferences to share the work of the program is included.
Eligibility
- K-12 STEM Educator
- U.S. citizen and
- Evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the United States
- Applicants working with students in STEM-deficient school communities
Application Procedure
Before applying have all requirements ready. Once submitted, access to the application will no longer be available to upload any missing requirements.
- Online application – Application Walkthrough Video Guide
- Supplemental questionnaire
- CV/Resume
Internship Details
- Program Dates: TBD
- Application Period: TBD
- Offer Date: TBD
- Acceptance Date: TBD
- Salary: $1400.00 weekly, an additional $1500 during the 2023-2024 school year.
- Mileage reimbursement for travel to and from the lab
- Up to $5,000 in funding for classroom materials
- Paid travel to national conferences for the 2023-2024 school year
Deliverables
- QIS Curriculum
- Presentation of Program Work
- Pre and post surveys
- Post-summer program meeting attendance