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2025 Professional Development Events (Montana Noyce recipents only)
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Date |
Time |
Activity |
Location |
Participation Policy |
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Year 2025 |
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1/22 (W) |
7:00 pm |
PD/Networking |
Mandatory |
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2/19 (W) |
7:00 pm |
PD/Networking |
Online |
Mandatory |
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4/23 (W) |
7:00 pm |
PD/Networking |
Online |
Mandatory |
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5/21 (W) |
7:00 pm |
PD/Networking |
Online |
Mandatory |
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2/21 (F) – 2/23 (S) |
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San Diego, CA |
Luo & five MSU MTFs |
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6/16 (M) – 6/19 (TR) |
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2025 OPI Summer Institute |
MSU Campus |
Recommended (Note. In-person Noyce orientation will be provided in one of the meeting dates) |
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7/28 (M) – 8/1 (F) |
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2025 STEM Summer Institute & STEM Leadership Academy |
MSU Campus |
Mandatory |
Opportunities from the Western Regional Noyce Network (WRNN)
Noyce recipients in WRNN states have access to high-quality professional development programs tailored to support their growth as STEM educators. These opportunities, fully funded for participants, cover a range of topics from AI integration to STEM language support, hands-on software training, and computer science authorization. Many programs also provide stipends. Explore the options below to find the best fit for your professional development needs.
- The WRNN Math - Noyce Networking Event (Virtual, April 2-5, 2025) offers Noyce Scholar math teachers networking, collaboration, and professional development alongside the NCTM Virtual Conference. Participants attend sessions, share insights, and receive a $200 stipend. Register by March 15.
Visit WRNN's Professional Development page for more details and to apply for any of the following:
- Integrating Next Generation Computing in Any Discipline (Virtual, April 5–12, 2025): Learn how AI and computing can enhance classroom learning in any subject.
- GeoGebra Summer Institute (CSU Northridge, Los Angeles, CA, June 9–13, 2025): Gain expertise in using GeoGebra to teach algebra and geometry more effectively.
- Computer Science Supplementary Authorization (Virtual, June 17–December 11, 2025): Earn an authorization to teach K-12 computer science through an intensive course series.
- More Support for STEM Language (MSSL) Workshop (Forest Grove, OR, July 27–31, 2025): Address barriers in STEM language to make STEM education more inclusive.
- STAR Program (Paid Summer Research for Future Educators): Engage in immersive research experiences designed for aspiring STEM teachers.
- Modeling Workshop (Chemistry, Physics, Biology) (Cal Poly, June 23–July 3, 2025): Strengthen instructional strategies through hands-on modeling techniques in science education.
Past Montana Noyce Professional Development Events
Fall 2024: Master Teaching Fellows Orientation on Friday, October 18
To access Orientation Presentation slides, please follow this link: Noyce Orientation Slides
2024 MFPE Educator's Conference
Three of MSU’s NSF Master Teaching Fellowsfrom rural and American Indian communities lead workshops as part of the 2024 MFPE Educator’s conference.
Teaching in the Age of AI: What Educators Need to Know Classroom Structure for Responsible Student Usage of AI presented by Connor Mulvaney, Computer Science teacher at Polson High School
To access presentation slides from Connor Mulvaney's presentation, please follow this link: Teaching in the Age of AI Presentation Slides
A Clean Energy Inspired Classroom Challenge presented by Kari Hinkle, Science Teacher at Cut Bank High School
To access presentation slides from Kari Hinkle's presentation, please follow this link: A Clean Energy Inspired Classroom Challenge Presentation Slides
Using Census at School, Making Data Come Alive presented byDr. Corinne Thatcher Day, Math Teacher at Plenty Coups High School
2024 STEM Leadership Academy Aug. 6-7: Master Teaching Fellows Orientation
