ISU chosen as rural regional center for physics teacher training

Idaho State University will serve as a rural regional center for high school physics and physical science teacher training for the next four years, from 2004 to 2007.

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According to a press release, ISU will host week-long summer workshops for teachers from Idaho, Wyoming, northern Utah, northern Nevada and eastern Oregon with follow-up sessions during the school year.

Dr. Steven Shropshire, ISU associate professor of physics, will coordinate the program.

"The program will serve isolated and neglected rural teachers," said Shropshire. "It will provide opportunities for these teachers to grow professionally in science content, in the use of technology for instruction, and in established teaching strategies. These teachers will also form the foundation of a professional and supportive network for physics and physical science teachers in Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Nevada and Oregon.

The program is co-sponsored by the American Association of Physics Teachers and the Physics Teaching Resource Agents. Funding for the center and participating teachers, totaling $79,100, is provided by the National Science Foundation and will support travel, room and board, and a stipend for participants.

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