Einstein Fellowship for STEM Teachers
Posted on October 1st, 2019 by Mary Lord
Ever wonder who sets STEM education policy – or yearn to influence it?Apply to become an Einstein Fellow and spend a year at the Department of Energy, NASA, other federal agency, or Congress. Monthly stipend: $7,500. Apply by Nov. 14, 2019,
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