SMD E/PO :: Project :: NAI: Astrobiology in the Masters of Science in Science Education Program (MSU)

Program Element / Activity Title:

NAI: Astrobiology in the Masters of Science in Science Education Program (MSU)

E/PO Project Name:

NASA Astrobiology Institute

Contact Information Shown to the Public:

Bldg. 247, Rm. 207 P.O. Box 1 Moffett Field, CA 94035-0001

Program Element / Activity Website:

http://www.montana.edu/msse/

Short Description for Projects Page:

This program supports in-service teachers in their work towards a Masters of Science degree in Science Education at Montana State University. Two courses were supported in the program this year, Life in Extreme Environments and Thermal Biology in Yellowstone National Park. The courses provide science content information and authentic research experiences for practicing science instructors at the middle, secondary, and college levels.

Who is the primary audience of your program element / activity?:

Who is the secondary audience of your program element / activity?:

Students

National Priorities and Coordination Approaches as Articulated in CoSTEM:

Improve STEM Instruction