Metairie, LA (press release) — The Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair (GNOSEF) will host its final teacher workshop on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the STEM Library Lab in Metairie. Educators from Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes are strongly encouraged to attend.
To secure a spot in this professional development workshop, a $20 deposit is required, although teachers who attended the August session are exempt from this fee. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion, which can be submitted for Continuing Learning Unit (CLU) credits.
The workshop aims to prepare teachers for the 69th Annual GNOSEF, scheduled for Feb. 17-24, 2025, at Tulane University’s Lavin-Bernick Center. Attendees will learn about the event’s timeline and explore over $60,000 in awards, prizes, and grants available for students, teachers and schools.
Each participant will receive a $50 stipend after completing the full two-hour session. The October workshop will specifically focus on the necessary paperwork for participants, including hands-on practice with sample ISEF forms and research plans.
Experienced teachers will present strategies for finding opportunities and overcoming challenges related to the fair.
Event Details:
- When: Saturday, October 5, 9-11 a.m.
- Where: STEM Library Lab, 3011 N. I-10 Service Rd E., Metairie, LA 70002
For more information and to register, educators can visit gnosef.tulane.edu/educators-and-students/teacher-workshop or contact Dr. Michelle Sanchez at gnosef@tulane.edu.
