Apply now for the 2020 National Summer Teacher Institute in Saint Louis, MO.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will conduct the National Summer Teacher Institute (NSTI) on Innovation, STEM, and Intellectual Property July 12-17, 2020 on the campus of Saint Louis University (SLU) in Saint Louis, Missouri.  This year's program is conducted in collaboration with the SLU Research Innovation Group.

General Information about NSTI 

Frequently Asked Questions   (find info on requirements for participation and tips to complete the application)

Application 

For those desiring info on NSTI from external sources:

·         See NSTI Reference in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Committee on STEM Education 5-Year STEM Plan (page 16)

Articles, Teacher Blogs, and Video mentions:

·         https://www.inventorsdigest.com/articles/teaching-the-teachers/

·         NSTI Teacher Ambassador Becky McDowell blogs found here

·         Student interview with NSTI teacher participant Loris Chen

·         https://www.lemelson.org/back-to-school-with-invention-education/

·         https://nipcinvention.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-national-summer-teacher-institute.html

·         #USPTOSTEM on Twitter contains photos and feedback from past participants of NSTI

Questions regarding NSTI may be addressed to the Office of Education and Outreach team at education@uspto.gov.
 
 

National Summer Teacher Institute

National Summer Teacher Institute on Innovation, STEM, and Intellectual Property (NSTI)
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will conduct its 6th Annual National Summer Teacher Institute (NSTI) on Innovation, STEM, and Intellectual Property July 28-August 2, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Deadline to apply is May 22, 2019. 

To apply: https://www.uspto.gov/…/o…/national-summer-teacher-institute

USPTO NATIONAL SUMMER TEACHER INSTITUTE 2018

Applications are now open for the 5^th annual National Summer Teacher Institute (NSTI). SPACE IS LIMITED! APPLY TODAY:  http://1.usa.gov/20U4K8V

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) invites you to be one of fifty U.S. teachers selected to participate in this program.

Apply for an opportunity to join us at the University of South Florida on July 29 through August 3, 2018, and explore STEM, innovation, and intellectual property (IP).

 

SUBMIT YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION BY JUNE 8, 2018!

USPTO NATIONAL SUMMER TEACHER INSTITUTE:

-          Equips teachers to inspire the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs.

-          Covers practical lesson strategies and student-tested activities based on IP concepts.

-          Highlights USPTO resources on patents, trademarks, and copyrights. 

-          Provides access to a dynamic range of guest speakers, including USPTO experts, inventors, entrepreneurs, scientists and engineers from the Science of Innovation project, Maker Education ambassadors, and representatives from other Federal Government agencies and non-profit organizations.

 

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:

-          NSTI is designed for K-12 educators.

-          NSTI combines experiential training tools, practices, and project-based learning models.

-          NSTI helps teachers inspire and motivate student achievement in STEM disciplines, by using IP as both a teaching and learning model.

Instructions and FAQs are available on the NSTI website.

SPACE IS LIMITED! APPLY TODAY:  http://1.usa.gov/20U4K8V

National Summer Teacher Institute

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will conduct its 4th Annual National Summer Teacher Institute on Innovation, STEM, and Intellectual Property July 16-21, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. The program combines experiential training tools, practices, and project-based learning models to support elementary, middle, and high school teachers in incorporating concepts of making, inventing, and innovation into classroom instruction. The central focus of this year's Institute is on the creation and protection of intellectual property—this includes inventions, knowledge discovery, creative ideas, and expressions of the human mind that may have commercial value and are protectable under patent, trademark, copyright, or trade secret laws. Intellectual property will be modeled as both a teaching and learning platform to help inspire and motivate student achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, computer science, and other fields of study such as innovation and entrepreneurship.

Presentation speakers and hands-on workshop instructors will include experts from the USPTO, noted scientists and engineers, and representatives from other Federal Government agencies and non-profit organizations. Participants will be introduced to teacher-friendly instructional tools, lesson strategies, and innovation practices designed to enhance student learning and outcomes in the classroom.

Travel and lodging expenses will be covered for teachers who are selected to participate in this program and reside more than 50 miles from the venue in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations and USPTO travel policy. If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact NSTI_Applications@uspto.gov

To apply: https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/outreach-and-education/national-summer-teacher-institute

National Summer Teacher Institute on Innovation, STEM, and Intellectual Property

Notice from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO):

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host its 2nd Annual National Summer Teacher Institute on Innovation, STEM, and Intellectual Property on July 12-17, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. This multi-day professional development training opportunity is designed to help middle and high school teachers incorporate concepts of making, inventing, and intellectual property creation and protection into classroom instruction. Participants are expected to implement lessons learned into their classrooms in order to support development of a STEM/Innovation- learning ecosystem. The program is open to teachers nation-wide. Apply to be a part of this exciting program. Travel and lodging expenses, in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations and USPTO travel policy, will be covered for teachers who are traveling more than 50 miles to the venue. For more information, review our FAQ. Space is limited! Apply Now! (Requires Adobe Reader®)

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