Who should consider applying to the NSF Robert Noyce Summer Internship Program?
Current SOPHOMORES and JUNIORS who are majoring in a STEM area (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Medical Laboratory Science) who are interested in becoming a middle or high school math or science teacher in a high-need urban school.
** Medical Laboratory Science majors must be concentrated in biotechnology or cytotechnology in order to be eligible for this program.
To be eligible, you must be:
Applicants from diverse backgrounds and under-represented gender, as well as graduates from local high-need schools, are especially encouraged to apply.
Do I need to teach in return for accepting an NSF Robert Noyce Summer Internship?
Unlike the NSF Robert Noyce Teaching Scholarship Program, the Summer Internship Program has no commitment that needs to be repaid.
Where would I be doing my NSF Robert Noyce Summer Internship?
Internship sites include:
Hear what former Noyce Summer Interns have to say about their experiences:
Brian (UMD Junior majoring in Biology):
The Noyce internship gives college students who are majors in the sciences an opportunity to assist in an educational environment specializing in sciences. The benefits of observing and assisting an experienced teacher in action are immediate and long lasting. The ability to implement a lesson on your own, then to receive constructive criticism and targeted praise hold more value than any book or classroom lecture could wish to provide. The chance to network with the other intern in the program and teachers on site facilitated further insight and confidence in my career path. It awoke and solidified my interest in being a science educator.
Justin (UMD Senior majoring in Mathematics):
The internship is entirely worth the time of your summer. If your truly interested in teaching then this is exactly the program you should try. Either you will go first hand into helping teaching or you will sit on the sidelines, observe and learn. I learned things that may work or may not work, learned about up and coming technology in the field of education, and learned this without being in a graduate level class. I got paid to learn this when most teachers have to pay to see some of this. This was outstanding and it was actually fun. I had great laughs with the people I worked with and they really made me feel welcome. I would suggest any aspiring math/science teacher to go through this internship.
Tessa (UMD Junior majoring in Biology):
I knew that the Robert Noyce Summer Internship Program would provide me experience in the American education system so that I could determine if teaching is in fact what I want to do with my life. All this could be accomplished while boosting my resume and tackling a summer job? I would be foolish not to apply! The program provides valuable experience that will not be forgotten in future teaching endeavors, and gives the scholars a very unique accomplishment to present to prospective schools of employment. I also met some very enthusiastic, influential people along the way. If you haven't had a lot of previous experience in performing lessons solo, and gaining control of a class full of students-this can be intimidating. It's almost like the first time you had to do a presentation or speech. However, this feeling goes away quickly whether by nature or necessity.
Jorge (UMD Junior majoring in Mathematics):
Some of the strengths of the Noyce Internship Program are you will not be the same person as you were before you applied for the internship, you'll be able to talk and meet with people who will give you advice and share helpful ideas with you, you'll be part of a new and inspiring way of teaching math, the video club will challenge you think critically, and the insights from those who have more experience in the field was inspiring.
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