Noyce Grant Internship Program

The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program is a grant funded through the National Science Foundation (NSF) to encourage talented science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) majors and professionals to become secondary certified science and math teachers. Robert Noyce co-founded Fairchild Semiconductor in 1957 and Intel in 1968. He is also co-inventor of the integrated circuit (1959), which is the electronic heart of every computer, automobile, cell phone, advanced weapon and video game.

The Mesa Community College (MCC) Education Studies Department in conjunction with the Northern Arizona University (NAU) Center for Science Teaching and Learning (CSTL) are proud to jointly facilitate the NAU Noyce Fellows grant, September 2010 - August 2015.

MCC oversees paid Noyce internships in STEM-focused, K-12 summer youth camps in order to provide college freshmen and sophomores who possess STEM and teaching abilities a chance to observe and engage in STEM education. NAU oversees juniors, seniors, and post-baccalaureate students that are selected for substantial Noyce Fellows scholarships and are enrolled in an NAUTeach secondary education STEM teacher certification program.

Summer intern applicants are encouraged to first complete EDU 111 Inquiry-based Instructional Approaches to Teaching Science and Mathematics I at MCC, or NAUTeach STEP I at NAU.

Summer 2012 Noyce Internship Placement Sites:

• MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE -- Mesa
• Summer Youth College
• TEMPE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT -- Tempe/Phoenix
• Summer Math Academy
• Math Summer School
• ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER -- Phoenix
• Floor Demonstrations
• Camp Innovation
• STEM Summer Camps (at outreach schools)
• NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY -- Flagstaff
• Nizhoni Academy
• Centennial Forest Camp

Q) WHO CAN APPLY?
A) Freshmen or sophomores from any of the Maricopa Colleges or Northern Arizona University.  Must be a US citizen or permanent resident. Fingerprint clearance / background check required.

Q) WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED?
A) Have an interest in teaching, abilities in science, math or technology, and enjoy working with youth.

Q) WHAT ARE THE DATES / TIMES?
A) The dates, times and locations vary.  Thirty-one (31) interns are needed.  To view the camp options, click on the application link in the Application Checklist below and scroll to down to where the internship descriptions begin.

Q) HOW MUCH ARE INTERNS PAID?
A) In general, Noyce internships are calculated at $15 per hour; approximately double the national minimum wage.  Maximum stipend amounts are listed in the application as part of the description for each internship option. 

Q) WHEN ARE APPLICATIONS DUE?
A) The online application will be available after Spring Break, and the priority submission deadline is Monday, April 9, 2012. Applications will be accepted after the priority deadline ONLY IF not enough qualified candidates have applied by that time.

Q) WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO APPLY?
A) Application Checklist:

1. Fill out the online GoogleForm application. NOTE: this takes several minutes and must be completed in one sitting.  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDVnMzZQWlNwNlJsSlJoeU56NkNqbHc6MQ#gid=0
2. Print out and complete a Student Declaration of Citizenship or Status form. Select an option from the Acceptable Documents to Establish Citizenship/Legal Status list, and make a legible photocopy of your citizenship/status proof.  http://www.maricopa.edu/residency/faqres.php
3. Make a legible photocopy of your high school transcripts (if still in high school) OR all of your college/university transcripts (unofficial okay).
4. If you have an Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card (plastic), make a legible photocopy of it. NOTE: this is optional for the application, but may be required before beginning some of the internship placements. It usually takes 6-8 weeks to obtain a card.
5. Submit the documents from steps 2-4 in person or by mail to: MCC Education Studies Department | Attn: Noyce Internship Program | 1833 W. Southern Ave. (Building ES 9) | Mesa, AZ 85202

Q) HOW ARE INTERNS SELECTED?
A) A combination of factors are considered, including:

1. Completeness and timeliness of application checklist submission
2. Minimum requirments met -- level of education, residency status, MCCCD or NAU student/student-to-be
3. Competency in STEM subjects -- especially those emphasized in the summer camps of interest
4. Level of recommendation from STEM instructor, education instructor, or employer reference
5. Experience / interest in working with youth / teaching
6. Completion of or enrollement in EDU 111 at MCC or NAUTeach Step I at NAU
7. Coordination of applicants' placement preferences

Inquiries: Chanda.Crabtree@maricopa.edu or Julie.Garner@maricopa.edu

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