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In 2008, the National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA) launched the pilot program of America’s Teachers at I/ITSEC (Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference: www.iitsec.org) and it was a huge success! The goal of this program is to familiarize teachers of science, technology, engineering, and math with the field of modeling and simulation and support STEM education and careers. The modeling and simulation industry is growing and it depends on a pool of talented engineers, computer scientists, and behavioral scientists. Teachers' awareness of this field could help to guide young people toward preparing for modeling and simulation careers. The teachers that attended the conference have been impressed with everything they experienced and are still talking about applying what they learned to their daily teaching activities. We are pleased to continue the event this year allowing more of America’s Teachers to experience all that I/ITSEC has to offer.
Click here for the 2011 America's Teachers Application Form Thank you for your interest in the America’s Teachers at I/ITSEC program, we were excited with all of the of applications received. At this time the applicants for I/ITSEC 2011 have been selected and notified. Please be sure to check back here for another opportunity to attend I/ITSEC 2012.
KEY 2011 DATES FOR APPLICANTS
| 16 September |
Application Due |
| 1 October |
Notification of Acceptance |
| 15 October |
Finalize Travel Dates and Plans |
| 15 October |
Provide Photo and Bio, Professional Details |
Comments from former America's Teachers at I/ITSEC:
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Kim Puckett
The best part about attending I/ITSEC was being able to learn about Modeling and Simulation from people who are really doing it. Understanding the value of exposing students to the types of career fields that will be associated with M & S is wide and varied and many students would find some aspect that would interest them. |
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Nick Caputo
I was most impressed at all of the technology that was being used. I was able to show some of my students using some of the youtube videos posted by NTSA, which hopefully showed them that these are careers that are exciting and desirable. They all play video games, and looking at some of the kids' faces as they watched video of the simulators was amazing. It was awesome just to be there and to be able to see (and use!) some of the simulators. I know I have a much greater appreciation of what M&S is and what M&S can do from being at I/ITSEC. It is also nice to see that our country is still much much farther ahead in the development of these kinds of technologies than the rest of the world. It is a very good thing to see. |
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Erik Bushland
While there were many things I really liked about the conference, the biggest for me was to see the support the industry has for education. I realize that coming from the “T” and “E” in STEM gives me a different outlook, but prior to learning about the conference I hadn’t really heard of or considered Modeling and Simulation as a viable option for my students. Now, I am excited about the field and working to incorporate M&S into my curriculum. |
AT @ I Alumni: 2010
| Vanessa Bennett |
Assistant Principal |
James Sandoval Preparatory High School, Phoenix,. AZ |
| Erik Bushland |
Animation |
Sachese High School, Sachese, TX |
| Nick Caputo |
Math and Science |
Resurrection St. Paul School, Endicott City, MD |
| Margaret Guerrieri |
Math |
Mountain Middle High School, Chattanooga, TN |
| Camille Kimmel |
Math |
J.H. Workman Middle School, Pensacola, FL |
| Mariel Milano |
K-12 Stem |
Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL |
| Kim Puckett |
Math and STEM |
Try-Village Local School District, New Madison, OH |
| Loryn Windwehen |
Science |
Bernard Harris Middle School, San Antonio, TX |
AT @ I Alumni: 2009
| Sandi Dabbs |
9th-11th Grade Mathematics |
Roswell High School, Roswell, GA |
Bridget Mariano
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Chemistry and AP Chemistry |
Ocean Lakes High School, Virginia Beach, VA |
Stephanie Hampton
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11th Grade STEM Student Research |
Great Mills High School, Great Mills, MD |
| Morgan Humphries |
Computer Applications |
J.E.J. Moore Middle School, Petersburg, VA |
Nathan Swick
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6th Grade STEM |
Spring Ridge Middle School - STEM Academy, Lexington Park, MD |
| Alan Troidi |
Mathematics |
Vestal High School, Vestal, NY |
| Wendy White |
5th Grade Music |
Moore Elementary School, Griffin, GA |
AT @ I Alumni: 2008
| Craig Beals |
Science |
Billings Public Schools, Billings, MT |
| Mark Clemente |
Chemistry |
National Institute of Aerospace / Educator-in-Residence, Virginia Beach City Schools, Virginia Beach, VA |
| David Feeley |
Science and Technology |
DeSmet School District, Missoula, MT |
| Amanda Smith |
Science |
Mater Dei High School, Santa Ana, CA |
| Megan Tucker |
Elementary STEM - 4th Grade |
Okaloosa County School District, Shalimar, FL |
| Jacque Whittle |
Elementary STEM - 5th Grade |
Okaloosa County School District, Shalimar, FL | |