MATE Summer Institutes and Workshops

Each summer the MATE Center hosts two professional development institutes for college, high school, and university faculty. The goals of MATE's Summer Institutes for Faculty Development are to: 1) create an awareness of ocean activities related to marine research, exploration, and industry; 2) highlight career opportunities associated with these activities; 3) promote the teaching of higher-level technical, problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills; and 4) provide opportunities for educators to interact with employers - and vice versa.

Institutes topics vary but have included submersible technology, marine technology, and the marine applications of GIS. The level of instruction also varies from year to year, ranging from introductory to advanced. Since 1999, 166 educators from 132 schools in 25 states have participated in MATE's Summer Institutes. Participants have gone on to create new courses, modify existing courses, and organize club activities focused on marine technology at their home institutions. Curriculum products, such as lesson plans and projects, created by past participants can be found by following the links below.

Past comments on feedback forms have included:

• "Excellent! Thank you for providing such a valuable and useful experience. Well-organized, well-run, and easily the best training experience I have ever participated in."


• "I am excited about the possibilities in my classroom. Using GIS/Marine Science in projects is an excellent way for students to apply what they learn in a way that will require them to use higher thinking skills so often lacking in many courses."


• "The knowledge gained from this program is inspiring. With support from the MATE center I feel starting a program at our school will be a breeze."


• "Everyone who contributed inspired me with their enthusiasm and high level of competence. If only all teachers were so inspired. I return to my school with great enthusiasm to share what I learned."

Please click on the links below to view information on upcoming or past MATE Summer Institutes:

2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

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