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Instructions to Complete PSTI Application
Complete the application in its entirety. Please type or legibly print all information in blue or black ink. Return the completed PSTI application along with the required essay, official transcript from all colleges/universities attended, current resume, and recommendation form. Please see "PSTI Application Checklist" and FAQ for questions you may have to complete the application.
PSTI Application Checklist
A complete application includes:
- Non-refundable application fee of $25.00 (Check or Money order made out to: San Jacinto College)
- Completed PSTI application form
- You must provide one recommendation form from your college mathematics or science professor and one recommendation form from an education professor
- Current official copy of your transcript
- Current resume (please include email address and valid phone number)
- A well written essay (maximum 1,000 words) discussing all of the following three topics:
- Explain, why you want to teach a particular grade level (specify 1st, 5th grades, etc),
- Why you want to attend the NASA Johnson Space Center Pre-Service Teachers Institute (PSTI), and
- How participation in the PSTI Program will enhance your STEM teaching objectives to help you inspire and motivate your students
You will receive notification, via e-mail, that your application has been received. A current e-mail address must be listed on your application. The Institute is not responsible for incorrect or missing e-mail addresses.
Completed PSTI application packages should be sent to the following address:
Alissa Keil
NASA Johnson Space Center
2101 NASA Parkway
Mailcode: AE2 Bldg 12, room 223
Houston, TX 77058
Transportation
Transportation costs will be reimbursed to participants who complete the entire two week PSTI Program at NASA Johnson Space Center. Upon acceptance into the PSTI Program, participants must make their own travel arrangements. Transportation costs will be reimbursed to participants from city of residence to Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, TX. The PSTI Program will not reimburse for personal travel while you are participating in the NASA Johnson Space Center PSTI Program. A valid driver’s license must be provided to upon arrival.
Air Transportation: Participants traveling in excess of 400 miles from NASA Johnson Space Center may fly and will be reimbursed, for actual costs, up to $400. If the amount exceeds $400, the participant is responsible for any costs over that amount. (Participants should plan well in advance and reserve airline tickets early for the lowest fares) The airport code for Houston Hobby Airport is "HOU". You must keep all your receipts and air tickets to be eligible for reimbursement.
Ground Transportation: Students traveling between 50 and 400 miles from NASA Johnson Space Center are expected to use ground transportation and will be reimbursed for actual costs up to $200. Please keep all your receipts etc. The program will not reimburse for personal travel while you are participating in the NASA Johnson Space Center PSTI Program.
Participant Responsibilities and Requirements
Participation in the NASA Johnson Space Center PSTI includes touring of operational areas. Proper dress is required of all participants during the institute. The following Dress Code is required during the entire two-weeks:
- Shoes must be flat, closed toe, and closed back (cover entire foot), eg. Sneakers
- Must wear socks, full length pants or jeans, no tank tops, etc
- No cell phones, blackberries, electronic devices, lighters, or matches
- No hanging earrings or large necklaces
- A light sweater/jacket may be needed inside on some days
- Business attire is required for the closing ceremony at the conclusion of the two week workshop
What to Bring
- Two forms of identification (e.g. Driver's License and College/University ID)
- Medical Insurance Card
- Snacks, bottled water
- Umbrella
- Laptop (if you have one)
- Digital Camera (if you have one)
Rules
and Regulations
- PARTICIPATION: Being a PSTI participant and a visitor to the non-public areas of NASA Johnson Space Center is a privilege. Non-participation, violation of rules, or causing disruptions will result in immediate removal of the participant from the Institute. If dismissed from the program due to discplinary action, participant will incur travel costs to return home and will forfeit their complete PSTI stipend.
- ATTENDANCE/PUNCTUALITY: Participants will attend all sessions. The schedule is intense and punctuality is crucial to the smooth flow of activities during the workshop. It is imperative that everyone is on time for classes and NASA tours during the two week session. Many other visitors are also taking tours at NASA so it is important to be on time. PSTI participants are expected to participate in all planned activities for the entire two week duration of the program. All activities are required, not optional. Chronic tardiness and absenteeism will result in termination from the Institute and forfeiture of travel reimbursement and stipend. Participants must be on time for ALL ACTIVITIES and must abide by the rules of the NASA Johnson Space Center and San Jacinto College.
- RESPECT: Students will be respectful of self and others at all times. Late-night noise shall be confined to designated areas so those wishing to sleep may do so. Chronic problems will result in termination from the Institute and forfeiture of travel reimbursement and stipend.
- CHARGES: Individuals will be charged for any loss/damage to the residential facilities and equipment.
- CHECKOUT/GUEST: Participants will not be permitted to remain after the checkout date and no overnight guests are allowed.
- FORMS: During orientation, forms will be completed for reimbursement.
- MEDICAL: Students needing medical assistance will be taken to the nearest hospital, by a colleague, and will be required to pay/provide insurance information. See area map. Please keep ice in your freezer for scrapes/bruises, etc.
- PHOTOGRAPHY: Unless you are instructed otherwise, you will be permitted to take photos and video everything you see and do.
- SECURITY: NASA Johnson Space Center is an active operational area. Security rules are rather simple and straightforward. Violations of the basic rules are one of the quickest ways to cease having access to NASA Johnson Space Center and therefore result in the end of your involvement in the institute.
- SAFETY: Safety rules and regulations will be covered during the orientation session on the first day. It is mandatory for all institute participants to obey all safety rules and regulations.
PSTI Academic Program
PSTI participants will be divided groups to develop lesson plans to co-teach. Each PSTI participant group will be responsible for developing, presenting, and co-teaching a NASA STEM lesson to a group of K-6 students. In addition to creating a power point of the PSTI experience, participants will create and share their online portfolio at the conclusion of the week.
This will be an intense and exciting two-week experience that should have a significant and long-lasting impact on your professional career in education.
For more information or questions, please contact Alissa Keil at (281) 483-7185.
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