Highlights
2008
Intern-Fellowships Highlights
75 Teachers from 24 school districts throughout Georgia were placed in summer internships and research fellowships.
24 High School students worked alongside GIFT teachers forming R.E.A.L. (Research, Experiment, Analyze and Learn) teams in laboratories at Georgia Tech and Emory University. R.E.A.L. teams were from the following high schools Carver HSR (Atlanta Public Schools), Cedar Grove (DeKalb County Schools), Lakeside (DeKalb County Schools), Miller Grove (DeKalb County Schools), North Atlanta (Atlanta Public Schools) and Westlake (Fulton County Schools).
1 Teacher studied abroad conducting insect & bird natural history research in Costa Rica. The teacher also worked with local schools sharing research findings with faculty and students.
13 Teachers were placed in internships at the following corporations: Cisco, EMS Technologies, Georgia Power, Nordson Corporation, Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc, and United Parcel Services.
55 Teachers conducted scientific research at the following universities: Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Gwinnett Technical College, and the University of Georgia’s Athens, Griffin and Tifton campuses.
Evaluation Results
UGA GIFT Experiences (2008)
| Objective |
Pre-Test Mean |
Post-Test Mean |
Change |
Percentage |
| Increase Content |
3.56 |
4.30 |
0.76 |
19% |
| Inquiry Strategies |
3.61 |
4.57 |
0.96 |
24% |
| New Technologies |
3.32 |
4.11 |
0.79 |
20% |
| Learning Communities |
4.29 |
4.70 |
0.41 |
10% |
Quotes from GIFT Teachers:
- “I wouldn't be the teacher I am now if not for GIFT. GIFT has broadened my experiences as well as my students experiences.”
Marie Johnson, GT/MSE
- “My GIFT experience has renewed my love and dedication for teaching and learning.”
Erica Smith, Georgia Power Plant Branch
- “Through the GIFT program, I have become more aware of the world outside of education. I have become, not only aware of, but completely capable in several areas of technology.”
John Huff, GT/GTRI
- “The GIFT experience was like a welcomed breath of fresh air in my tenure as a high school teacher.”
Terry Davis, GT/IBB
- “It has not only given me real-life industrial examples of the concepts I teach but it has also provided me with professional contacts in the county where I teach.”
Steve Speir, Georgia Power Plant Scherer
- “GIFT allows teachers to escape, expand, and evolve. Thus fostering an enthusiastic approach to teach science.”
Malaika Jordan, Emory University
- “The GIFT experience has enhanced my research skills and introduced me to the latest technology (nanotechnology). I have hands on experience with equipment and facilities that I have not experienced and did not know existed. Because of my experience and the labs that we have developed, my students will be exposed to this interesting research.”
Jackie Story, GT/NNiN
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