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Monday, November 15, 2010

AIAA Classroom Grants Available

Grants of up to $200 are available for K-12 teachers who are AIAA Educator Associates applying STEM principles in their classrooms.  See http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=216 for details on the quarterly grant submission process.

Additionally, the Antelope Valley chapter of the AIAA is offering grants of up to $500 for AIAA Educator Associates applying STEM principles.  Grant applications are due to aiaa.av@gmail.com by no later than 5 Feb. 2011, and winners will be announced at the 4th Annual AV-ation Symposium at AVC in February.  The application must include info: 

* A brief description of the proposed applied classroom project.
* How this project will help to prepare the instructor’s students for careers in math, science, engineering, and technology.
*  Expected costs.
* Brief statement from at least 2 students of the classroom to receive the grant describing why they feel the project is important and what they expect to learn.
* How local AIAA professional members, including those in government, academia, and industry, can assist with support or mentoring, as desired.

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