GIFT combines the summer work experience with the teacher's development of a plan for increasing the amount of inquiry that students engage in and school year follow-up and networking. Efforts are underway in Columbus and Savannah to develop clusters. In addition, Georgia Power sponsors teachers at power generating plants throughout the state. Open to mathematics, science, and technology teachers grades 5-12. Preference is given to those with middle or secondary certification in science or mathematics.
Priority is given to teachers who have taught for two years or more.
Required meetings occur in July and August, along with weekly required discussion groups. School year follow up. Scientific or Technological Research Research experiences in cell and molecular biology, primate biology, biochemistry, chemistry, bioengineering and physics at Georgia Tech, Brown and Williamson, Emory, The Center for Disease Control, Zoo Atlanta, National Science Center and the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Open to high school mathematics, science and technology teachers with secondary certification in their discipline. Open to middle grades teachers with two or more years of teaching experience in science, mathematics, or computer or technology exploratory courses with significant mathematics or science content.