University
of NH Programs Engage Rural Schools in STEM Education
Two University of New Hampshire (UNH) programs,
STEMbassadors and Teacher Residency for Rural Education (TRRE), will be at the
Berlin Elementary School on Sept. 21 for STEMfest 2019 promoting education in
science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
UNH encourages collaboration among STEM outreach entities to
excite K-12 students about futures in STEM topics and to offer professional
development opportunities for educators.
TRRE takes that a step further, with a program to prepare new teacher
candidates with a focus on STEM specifically for rural NH.
Community members interested in becoming a rural NH teacher
through TRRE, are invited to an information session at Berlin Elementary School
on Sept. 21 at 11:00 am. A TRRE representative will be present to provide
information about the program and answer questions. After attending the
information session, lunch will be provided, and these participants will have
the opportunity to observe the STEMbassadors’ activity with students from
12:15-1:30 pm. To register as a community member interested in TRRE and
participate in the information session, email trre.program@unh.edu
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| UNH STEMbassador |
The UNH STEMbassador initiative grew from
the 2015 North Country STEMfest, where CEPS students and faculty members
provided a STEM-rich educational experience to more than 400 students in 10
schools in the northern part of the state.
STEMbassadors are members of a team
of students from UNH College of Engineer and Physical Sciences(CEPS) who are
dedicated to acting as role models and provide inspiration with hands-on STEM
activities to younger students. A wide range of majors within CEPS are
represented, ensuring a variety of topics such as hands-on experience with
robotics, or design challenges in bridge building, downhill derby design, or
the drone drop are delivered to the K-12 community.
Leading up to STEMfest, UNH undergraduate students as
prospective TRRE applicants will be offered the opportunity to visit rural
schools and participate with STEMbassadors in school visits in Berlin, Conway,
Groveton, Lancaster and Littleton schools. UNH undergraduate students who
choose to participate will be able to experience the rural school environment
prior to applying to TRRE.
Accepted applicant to the TRRE program receive 50% in-state
tuition discount and $28,000 while they earn a master’s degree in elementary or
secondary education over 15 months. During the 15-month residency program, TRRE
residents work with a teaching mentor in the classroom 4 days a week. Upon
completion of the program graduates commit to teach in a TRRE rural partner
school for three years. The next cohort starts in May 2020 and the application deadline
is Feb. 3, 2020.
Teacher Residency for Rural Education is part of the College
of Liberal Arts, Education Department at UNH. https://cola.unh.edu/trre TRRE is funded
in part by the US Department of Education, Grant # U336S160019
The event will take place at
200 State Street, Berlin, NH. Community members interested in the TRRE program should arrive in the school cafeteria by 11 am.
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