Investing in IWU's STEM students as the inspiring educators of tomorrow
Did You Know
- Teachers in Illinois have an average salary of $70,000
- Teachers in the U.S. rate their lives better than all other occupation groups,
trailing only physicians. - STEM teachers become educational leaders who advocate for students and
address inequities in public education. - The National Science Foundation wants to invest in you so you can invest in the
next generation. Become one of the 12,000 teachers selected by the National
Science Foundation to transform STEM teaching and learning. - STEM educators empower students to problem solve, critically think, and
engage in real world content.
IWU Noyce Intern
- McLean County Scholarship Guarantee of at least $30,000 for McLean County high school graduates.
- Paid position as an undergraduate STEM researcher in your first year.
- Hands-on learning in local schools and STEM labs.
- Strong mentorship and support from a STEM and Educational Studies faculty.
- Noyce Interns who qualify will be invited in the spring of their second year to become IWU Noyce.
- Scholars for their 3rd and 4th years at IWU.
IWU Noyce Scholar
- Scholarship support up to the cost of attendance in your junior and senior year (typically $15,000 - $25,000 per year).
- Professional development support to secure internships and post-graduation employment.
- Dedicated mentor in your STEM major and your Educational Studies major.
- 2-years post-graduation mentorship as you launch your career in a classroom.
Noyce Scholars Present at NSF Conference
Four IWU students were among few undergraduates given the opportunity to present at the National Science Foundation Conference in Washington, D.C. The students were selected to present at the event in July 2024 on ways to utilize responsive instructional strategies in STEM education. Responsive teaching is a student-centered teaching method that connects students' experiences to the curriculum. The group explained how this method can be utilized in high school biology and math classes, such as completing a math project about local poverty rates or food shortages.
This program is funded by the National Science Foundation, specifically grant #2150622. This grant will run from 2022-2027.
This grant is run by Principal Investigator, Dr. Loralyn Cozy and co-Principal Investigator, Dr. Maggie Evans. Please contact Dr. Loralyn Cozy (lcozy@iwu.edu) or Dr. Maggie Evans (mevans@iwu.edu), they are happy to hear from you!