Weber State Propel Project

The Weber State University Math and Science Teaching Propel Project provides information, opportunities, and support to individuals exploring and committing to careers in mathematics and science teaching.   If you currently have or are pursuing a STEM degree and are interested in teaching mathematics or science, the Propel Project offers classroom experiences to “try on” teaching and two-year full cost-of-attendance scholarships to secure a mathematics or science teaching endorsement along with your teaching license.  If you are currently a mathematics or science teaching major and would like to learn about early teaching opportunities available to you, the Propel Project can help.

Apply!

• Propel Intern Program
  where you can visit and work in classrooms and experience the science or math teaching from the inside with no obligation. You'll be placed with classroom teachers who would welcome your presence and help. We'll schedule you for a few hours each week and pay you for your time.
• Propel Scholars Program
  in which you are provided with a full-ride plus supplemental costs for up to 4 semesters with each semester of support totalling over $9000 (i.e., over $36,000 of support in total) and we provide a dedicated faculty mentor, placements with master teachers in math and science, and advising towards completing your STEM degree plus teaching licensure requirements. 

Reach out!

• Rachel Bachman, PI and Math Teaching Advisor: rachelbachman1@weber.edu
• Adam Johnston, co-PI and Science Teaching Advisor: ajohnston@weber.edu
• Stacie Leavitt, Project Director and Coordinator of all things: stacieleavitt1@weber.edu

Resources:

• Propel is funded by the National Science Foundation (award number 2050050) as part of its Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship program (Track 1). We're a member of the Western Regional Noyce Network. 
• For more information about the Propel Project, here's a slide deck from our presentations.
• Learn more about the benefits of teaching.

Esteemed Propel graduates in propeller hats, Spring 2024

NSF Award Number 2050050