This MTF program is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to connect with their STEM teacher peers and local community, expand their STEM leadership capabilities, and have a broader impact on STEM teaching and service.


In this application form, you will need to upload the following two items, which can be uploaded as a .PDF, .DOC, or other common formats. Also, you may preview all the questions/items in this application form before filling ths form out. It will be best to have all the materials and responses ready and complete them all simultaneously.

Resume/CV (up to 2 pages) [Please use "your last name_resume" as your filename when you upload your resume/CV]Montana State University Noyce Master Teaching Fellowships (MTF) Program Science Math Resource Center, College of Education, Health and Human Development This MTF program is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to connect with their STEM teacher peers and local community, expand their STEM leadership capabilities, and have a broader impact on STEM teaching and service.

Personal Statement (approximately 500 words) include: Your expectations for the MTF and why you are interested in participating. What impact would you like your MTF participation to have on your science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teaching and leadership service, and what impact would you like to see in your students as a result? Explanation of your interests in integrating funds of knowledge, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, and Indian Education for All (IEFA) into your STEM teaching and leadership services. Any additional information that you would like to share with the selection committee relevant to the selection process. [Please use "your last name_statement" as your filename when you upload your personal statement]. Additionally, please invite your principal or superintendent to complete and submit the Recommendation Form through the link at https://montana.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6nfZrhs0UWd9TGm.

An interview is not required in the application process, but an applicant may be invited for an interview if the selection committee needs more information.
 
Questions? Contact Dr. Fenqjen Luo at fluo@montana.edu

MSU MTF Project Team for NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program
Building Capacity to Develop STEM Teacher Leaders (NSF Award No. 2243541)
Rural and American Indian School Educators as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Leaders (RAISE STEM Leaders) (NSF Award No. 2345186)

Which cohort of Noyce Master Teacher Fellows are you applying to? MARK ONE RESPONSE ONLY. 

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What type of educator license do you hold? MARK ONE RESPONSE ONLY. 


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Which school/School district are you teaching at? MARK ONE RESPONSE ONLY. 

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Gender
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Ethnicity 
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What is the level of education you have completed?
MARK ALL REPONSES THAT APPLY.
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How old are you? MARK ONE RESPONSE ONLY.

By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been teaching altogether?

Do you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your undergraduate coursework? 

MARK ONE ON EACH ROW.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Do you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your graduate coursework? 

MARK ONE ON EACH ROW.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Which grade band(s) are you teaching this academic year? MARK ALL RESPONSES THAT APPLY.

Are you a(n)…? MARK ALL REPONSES THAT APPLY.
 
 
 
 
How many hours of professional development have you participated in during the past 12 months? Mark one choice below.
How many hours of these professional development hours emphasized STEM education? Mark one choice below and share with us what STEM professional development activities you have attended in the text entry area.
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Please indicate how much you agree with each of the following statements about your school or district district. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Overall, to what extent is each of the following professional development topics essential for you?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

What extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Are you leading any innovative STEM education projects in your school or community?

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How much do you believe that increased participation in STEM extracurricular activities positively impacts the following for students?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Regarding STEM extracurricular activities, to what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Are you leading any STEM extracurricular activities(s) in your school or community?

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How much do you agree that integrating funds of knowledge, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, and IEFA into the STEM curriculum positively impacts the following for students?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with each statement below.  (Note: Your commitment, flexibility, and confidence level for each statement below may be considered in determining how well you will fit into this Master Teaching Fellowships program.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
I have granted permission to Montana State University to conduct a research study based on the data collected from the two National Science Foundation (NSF) Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program projects: Building Capacity to Develop STEM Teacher Leaders and Rural and American Indian School Educators as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Leaders (RAISE STEM Leaders). This study will identify and exam your needs and interests, professional development, attitudes, performance, and STEM education projects. The results may be shared with the NSF and STEM education communities.
I meet all the basic eligibility criteria for the SU Master Teaching Fellowships program below:
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien. 
  • Hold a valid Class 1 or Class 2 teacher license. 
  • Possess a bachelor’s or master's degree in education or a STEM discipline.
  • Intend to enroll in a master's degree program if holding only a bachelor's degree.
  •  Hold at least two years of teaching experience in science or mathematics. 

Resume/CV (up to 2 pages) 

 

Please use "your last name_resume" as your filename when you upload your resume/CV

Please upload your personal statement (~500 words) to include:

 

  • Your expectations for the MTF and why you are interested in participating.
     

  • What impact you would like your MTF participation to have on your science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) leadership, instructional practices, and what impact you would like to see in your students and colleagues as a result.
     

  • Explanation of your interests in integrating funds of knowledge, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, and Indian Education for All (IEFA) into your STEM teaching and leadership services.
     

  • Any additional information that you would like to share with the selection committee relevant to the selection process.


Please use "your last name_statement" as your filename when you upload your personal statement.

 

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