Member Opportunities
Dues-paying NEST members are part of the extended MIT community and are offered the following opportunities:
NEST member dues
Each educator remains a member in the organization with a small annual dues payment of $20.00. Dues are accepted Nov. 1, 2012 - January 15, 2013.
Please send your check to:
Lauren McNamara
20 Ames St., E15-301
Cambridge, MA 12142
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Annual NEST/MIT Retreat and Workshops
NEST members are invited back to MIT for a day retreat and workshops each June. This is another method of continuing the dialogue between MIT and NEST teachers and to advance professional development of its members. This year, the 2013 NEST Reunion will be held Thursday, June 27th - Saturday June 29th. Click here for the 2013 NEST Reunion registration form. Please register by June 1, 2013.
Student Recognition Awards
To encourage and reward student interest in science and mathematics, NEST has created student awards for "science activism" that are presented in a public forum. The awards are based not solely on a student's scholastic achievements, but on the student's outreach into the school and community, and their passion for science. Each NEST member may select one student to recognize. The selected student receives an MIT NEST award certificate and a copy of a book written by an MIT author.
Click here for the 2013 NEST Student Award Application. Submissions are due by Monday, April 1, 2013.
NEST Teacher of the Year Award
To celebrate our members who have promoted science, engineering and technology in and out of the classroom in an extraordinary way, NEST awards two educators with the Teacher of the Year Award. The nomination should be filled ou by their principal or supervisor. The two teachers will receive a MIT NEST award certificate and an award of $250.
Click here for the 2013 NEST Teacher of the Year application. All applciations should be submitted by May 31, 2013.
NEST Discussion List (NESTD-L)
The NESTD-L is an e-mail list devoted exclusively to the support of its members. The list broadcasts approximately 3-4 messages each week alerting the membership to sources of interest to them, and provides a vehicle for the exchange of ideas and projects between members.
NEST Newsletter
The NEST Newsletter is published twice a year and distributed to its members via post.
NEST Summer Research Experience
Through the efforts of the Center for Materials Science and Engineering and other campus laboratories, a 7-week summer research opportunity at MIT is made available to our select membership. A stipend is awarded for a limited number of participants. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact the SEPT/NEST office for more information.
Tours of MIT Laboratories
Students, through their NEST teacher, have a unique vehicle for exploring and collaborating with MIT Departments, Centers, and Laboratories as well as with its faculty, staff, and students. The NEST Secretary, Ken Brody, may arrange tours at MIT upon request at kwbrody@mit.edu.
