The Laboratory Robotics Interest Group of New England (LRIG-NE) is providing up to $2,500 will be awarded to those science, technology, engineering, and math teachers in secondary schools throughout New England who best meet the criteria below. The objective of these grants is to provide funds to expand project-based activities in educational settings. To learn more about the LRIG-NE please visit us at
http://new-england.lrig.org.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
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Applicants must be school teachers in New England, teaching in grades 8-12.
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Each applicant is required to submit the Grant Application listed below.
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Agree to present a summary of a successful project at a LRIG-NE meeting or shown on the LRIG-NE website.
Applications will be assessed on the following criteria:
The degree of scientific and technology concepts introduced
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The perceived ability of the program to enhance students learning of scientific and technical concepts
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The breadth of the student population impacted
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Quality and thoughtfulness of the written proposal
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Example project areas: Arduino/Raspberry Pi, automated hydroponics, weather station, fitness tracking
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS December. 31, 2021