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Meridian Teacher Wins NASA Fellowship

Maralee Scott will learn firsthand from NASA engineers.

teacher Maralee Scott has been accepted into the NASA Endeavor Science Fellowship Program for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.

Scott, who teaches sixth grade math, science and writing, will begin the program Jan. 11.

She is one of 42 middle and high school STEM teachers in the U.S. who will have the opportunity to work beside NASA engineers and mentors. The program focuses on aeronautics modeling and simulation and provides teachers with the opportunity to experience cutting-edge technology, explore aerospace engineering concepts and develop hands-on lessons that will engage and inspire students.

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"One of our district science goals this year is to visit STEM schools around the country to see how this model could be implemented in our schools," Scott wrote in her application. "I have a vision for becoming STEM certified through the NASA’s Endeavor Project so that I can learn the best practices for teaching my students and mentoring my colleagues."

A NASA representative wrote to Scott, "Your application was one of the top received in a year where NASA received twice the amount as usual." He went on to comment, "Your application showed many examples of the rich support your district provides."

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