Prospective Teachers
Also visit our "Teachers" page for information about workshops and special programs
Science Education Program
The Science Education Program at Stony Brook offers a palette of coursework, clinical practice, seminars and special projects that prepares students with undergraduate majors in biology, chemistry, earth science and/or physics to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching and to assume teaching positions in grades 7-12.
Professional Education Program
This website serves as both an instructional and informational resource for current and potential undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students, as well as for experienced P-12 and University educators across disciplines.
School of Professional Development
The MAT programs are administered through SPD. Applications are handled through this office as well as the New York State teacher certification process.
Becoming a Biology Teacher
Becoming a Chemistry Teacher
Becoming an Earth Science Teacher
Becoming a Physics Teacher
Scholarship Opportunities
National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Scholarship
Petrie Foundation Scholarship Loan Program
National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Scholarship Supplement
ALERT:
Protein Challenge Rescheduled to March 6
DEADLINES
February 17
Application Deadline: Chancellor's Education Pipeline
Biomedical Research Award for Community College Students
February 17
Application Deadline: Summer Undergraduate Stem Cell Research Program
March 18
Application Deadline: BioPREP
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 10
Living World Lecture: The Origin of Birds from Other Dinosaurs (Mark Norell)
February 17
Astronomy Open Night: The Exoplanetary Systems: Very, Very Unexpected New Worlds (Michal Simon)
February 24 - POSTPONED TO MARCH 9
Physics Open Night: Ancient Materials and Artworks illuminated by Synchrotron Light (Eric Dooryhee)
February 25
Geology Field Trip: Interpreting the Geologic Setting of Your School Campus Using Digital Elevation Models (DEMS) (Dr. Gil Hanson)
March 6
Protein Modeling Challenge