i-STEM 2025 Instructors Needed!
Do you TEACH or have PROFESSIONAL SKILLS in these domains?
- Science
- Math
- Technology/Computer Science
- Engineering
- Design
Bring Your Expertise to Idaho Classrooms!
Passionate about shaping the future of STEM education? Join i-STEM 2025 as an instructor and collaborate with industry professionals and educators to lead a 4-day workshop. You’ll bridge real-world industry knowledge with classroom learning, empowering Idaho educators to inspire students and connect STEM education to workforce opportunities.
Watch this video to see what it’s like!
What it Involves:
- Deliver 24 hours of hands-on, project-based STEM instruction with real-world applications.
- Create a materials kit for attendees to use post-i-STEM (funding provided by STEM Action Center and a Workforce Development Council/Micron grant).
- Optionally include a field trip to a local organization applying the skills taught.
- Instructors receive a $2000 stipend, travel reimbursement, and coverage for substitute costs.
Apply here (after November 1, 2024) to teach a workshop at i-STEM, a 4-day summer professional development opportunity for Idaho educators (formal and informal).
2025 Theme: Building Connections in STEM
Discover how to integrate science, technology, engineering and math skills into ANY subject-enhancing engagement for students without overhauling your curriculum.
Learn more about i-STEM
STATUS: Closed
Strand Provider Training:
February 7th, 2025 at BSU
Award Notification
Open: November 1, 2024
Close: December 6, 2024
Notification: December 20, 2024
i-STEM Institute Locations:
Questions? Email istem@stem.idaho.gov
Program Partners: i-STEM summer institutes take place at North Idaho College, Lewis Clark State College, Idaho State University, College of Eastern Idaho, College of Southern Idaho and College of Western Idaho.
Max funding per award: If instructor(s) is a public formal or informal Idaho educator – lead instructors will receive a $2000 stipend and financial support to create a kit for materials and to support your strand. NOTE: Strand providers DO NOT have to be Idaho educators. If you represent a vendor, industry or other organization, please contact istem@stem.idaho.gov to learn more.
i-STEM Strand Instructors Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be an Idaho educator to be a strand instructor?
No, you do not have to be an Idaho educator. If you are from industry or representing a vendor, we invite you to be part of i-STEM; however, we will not provide funding for instructor stipends and kits. Please email istem@stem.idaho.gov if you are a non-Idaho educator and want to lead a strand.
Will I be compensated for my time?
Yes, lead strand instructors that are Idaho public formal or informal educators receive a $2,000 stipend, travel reimbursements and substitute costs for the training day, and travel reimbursements to i-STEM. If you represent a vendor, industry, or another for-profit organization, you will not be compensated for your time.
Can I have an assistant?
Yes, we encourage strand instructors to have an assistant. Strand assistants that are Idaho public formal and informal educators receive a $750 stipend.
How do I purchase materials for the kits?
Lead strand instructors will get a pre-loaded purchasing card that can be used to purchase items for kits. Strand providers can also create an Amazon wish list and the items can be purchased for you instead of a purchasing card. Strand providers must keep track of purchases and turn in receipts after the institute. Strand providers are also responsible for delivery of kits to the institute.
Can I spend more than $300 per participant on kit materials and field trip costs?
STEM AC provides $300 per participant for each strand. We encourage strand instructors to find sponsors for their strand to support kit materials and provide in-kind time of speakers, tours, or field trips. STEM AC will match 50% (up to $5,000) of a donation to your strand.
How many participants are in each strand? Are participants K-12 educators?
There are up to 15 participants in each strand. Participants can be formal K-12 educators and administrators or informal educators such librarians, museum educators, after school educators. Participants will apply to attend strands in February.
Interested in sponsoring i-STEM by supporting a workshop, being a regional sponsor or adopting a teacher?
