The application period for teachers has closed. If you have any questions, please email the GIFT team at gift@gatech.edu.

Internship Details:

  • Duration: 4-7 weeks, full-time, at Metro-Atlanta and statewide sites
  • Stipend: $1,000 per week (up to $7,000 total for 7 weeks). Stipends will be issued after Action Plan has been turned in.
  • Orientation: Mandatory session during the first week.
  • Pre-Planning: Fellows are encouraged to coordinate with sponsors and review relevant resources before starting.

 

Fellow Requirements:

  • Complete the internship according to GIFT and sponsor guidelines.
  • Attend all GIFT summer meetings.
  • Submit the following by the end of the internship:
    • Action Plan: Develop strategies to enhance science/math teaching based on state/national standards.
    • Implementation Plan: Plan to share the internship experience during the school year (e.g., at the STEAM Leadership Conference).
  • Participate in GIFT Program evaluations.
  • Invite GIFT staff to observe Action Plan implementation during the school year.

 

GIFT Fellow Benefits:

  • $1,000 weekly stipend.
  • Networking opportunities at professional educator meetings (local, regional, national).
  • Access to GIFT programs for teachers and K-12 students.

 

Expectations for School Districts:

  • Support Fellows in transferring GIFT experiences into their classrooms.

 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • K-12 science, math, engineering, and technology teachers.
  • Specific certification requirements for middle and high school teachers.
  • Minimum two years of teaching experience (three years for university research applicants).
  • Priority is given to certified teachers; previous Fellows can reapply but are not prioritized.

 

Types of Internships:

1. Scientific/Technical Research:

a.Fields: Biology, bioengineering, animal behavior, chemistry, physics, mathematics, earth and atmospheric sciences, engineering, and computing at Georgia Tech, University of Georgia, Emory University, and other Georgia research universities, institutes, and some corporations.

2. Business/Management:

a.Fields: Financial institutions, hospitals, biotechnology firms, manufacturing and power plants, companies engaged in data processing, software applications or economic analysis, market research, medical and environmental analysis research, etc.

3. Training/Materials Development:

a.Fields: Business, research groups, and other informal science educational institutions (zoos, aquariums, museums, etc.).

Application Process:

  • Complete and submit the online application.
  • GIFT staff matches applications to sponsor needs; interviews may follow.

 

Selection Process:

  • Applications are matched to sponsor criteria.
  • Sponsors select candidates for interviews and make final decisions.
  • Flexibility in location and role increases placement chances.

 

Interview Guidelines:

  • Dress in business attire and arrive on time.
  • Prepare thoughtful questions.
  • Respond to offers within three days; accepting an offer removes you from the applicant pool.

 

Additional Information:

  • Some positions may require drug screening or background checks.
  • Notify GIFT immediately if you need to withdraw from the program.

 

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