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Aug 2-7 Faith, SD (the Prairie Oasis) Presenters: Dr. Larry Browning, Dr. Matthew Miller, Dr. Madhav Nepal, Dr. Howard Woodard Contact: **larry.browning@sdstate.edu**; (605) 688-4548 Apply on-line at: [] //STEM Enhancement Teacher Institute: Sustained, Effective Teacher Interaction or (SETI)// brings the “scientists to the teachers” model to address concerns in Core Ideas that teachers in the North Central region of South Dakota have identified as being of urgent need. These Core Ideas are from the Framework for K-12 Science Education and are the basis of the new Next Generation Science Standards. The scientists (professors of Biology, Chemistry and Physics-all w/Education appointments) have identified cross-cutting concepts for instrumentation, nuclear processes, biogeology, and patterns caused by Earth’s motion and will develop content and pedagogical knowledge in a one-week, immersive workshop. Graduate credit (up to three units) is available.
 * //STEM Enhancement Teacher Institute: Sustained, Effective Teacher Interaction or (SETI) [[image:Welcome to Faith.PNG align="right"]]//**

Other items of interest for participants:
 * Stipend for participation
 * Housing allowance will be provided (a block of rooms have been reserved at Faith motes -- subject to state rates)
 * A meal allowance is also provided (subject to state rates -- $26/day)
 * Graduate credits will be available at $40/credit hour or $80 for the two summer credits plus another $40 for the follow-up credit
 * Equipment to implement classroom activities will be provided as the budget allows.
 * Follow-up support throughout the year