Technology's Impact in American History (TIAH) 2018: NASA & Flight Technology

Teachers are invited to participate in a TIAH colloquium on NASA and Flight Technology to explore the history of government’s role in shaping technology and promoting innovation in the exploration of space. Teachers selected will work at Kennedy Space Center under the guidance of a colloquium team to create primary source lessons and resources for their classroom.

This TIAH colloquium is a collaboration between NCHE and the Teaching with Primary Sources Program of the Library of Congress in cooperation with the Astronauts Memorial Foundation.

Details: 

Each participant will receive a $500 stipend to offset costs associated with attendance (ex. travel or hotel costs).  Breakfast and lunch will be provided at the venue for participants on each day of the colloquium.  Each attendee will receive a complimentary one-year membership to the National Council for History Education and will be eligible for additional professional growth opportunities via follow-up webinars and the annual NCHE conference.

Colloquium Team: 

• Historian: Bernard Carlson, University of Virginia
• Education Specialist: Scott Waring, University of Central Florida
• Master Teacher: Shauna Liverotti, Florida Virtual Schools

To apply: 

Complete the online application.  Applicants must be current K-12 school teachers. Applications will be accepted until the cap has been reached. Additional applicants will be placed on a wait list.