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Science on the Shipyard

The Science Teacher—April/May 2010

Over 200 science, mathematics, and technology teachers have participated in real-world industry experiences through the Industry–Education Partnership (IEP) program at the Mississippi State University. Since 2005, IEP teachers have traveled to the coastal city of Pascagoula, Mississippi, to intern at a shipbuilding facility for one week each summer. This article describes the IEP program at Mississippi State’s Center for Science, Mathematics, and Technology (CSMT). Through this program, participating teachers gain valuable industry experiences that translate into targeted lesson plans and activities for their classroom. In addition, they obtain in-depth knowledge of what employers will require of their future workforce.
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