PROGRAM EXECUTION

Noyce Microelectronics Master Teacher Fellowship

Program Overview

Funded by the National Science Foundation and supported by SCALE K-12, the Noyce Microelectronics (ME) Master Teacher Fellowship at Purdue University develops K–12 STEM teacher leaders to meet emerging ME workforce needs.

We partner with the Regional Opportunity Initiatives organization, the Naval Surface Warfare Center–Crane Division, and the Silicon Crossroads Microelectronics Commons Hub to serve four school districts: Washington Community Schools, Lafayette School Corporation, Loogootee Community Schools, and Purdue Polytechnic High Schools.

Up to 18 teachers will be selected as ME Master Teacher Fellows to lead the integration of ME-focused curricula in high-need schools—sparking student interest in STEM learning and preparing the next generation for careers in the growing ME industry.

Fellow Support: Each ME Master Teacher Fellow receives a $13,250 annual salary supplement for five years ($66,250 total) in exchange for continued teaching service in their district. Fellows without a master’s degree will be provided support for completing one in four consecutive semesters (summer–fall–spring–summer).

Objectives & Activities:

The Noyce ME Master Teacher Fellowship Program aims to meet the following objectives:

  • Enhance teachers’ ME content and integrated STEM pedagogical knowledge.

  • Retain effective elementary and secondary teachers in high-need districts.

  • Equip teachers with the credentials and experiences to serve as teacher leaders.

  • Increase student access to, and preparation for, ME careers.

These objectives will be met by recruiting ME Master Teacher Fellows from partnering districts and completing the following activities:

  • ME Summer Institute (5 days at Purdue; Summer 2026)

  • School-based Leadership Projects (i.e., ME vertical alignment planning & district-wide PD)

  • Master’s Degree Completion, as needed

  • Annual ME Fellow Summits (1-day, end of each school year; 2027–2030)

  • Research & Evaluation on ME integration and teacher retention

ME Master Teacher Fellow Benefits & Requirements:

Selected ME Master Teacher Fellows will be provided:

  • $13,250 annual salary supplement (5 years; $66,250)

  • Graduate degree support (if needed, 14-month completion)

  • ME Summer Institute & Annual Summits (Travel Included)

  • Ongoing professional learning & leadership development

  • $800 annual school-level ME PD/implementation budget

To receive these benefits, ME Fellows must:

  • Remain in a teaching role within the participating district

  • Commit to five years of teaching service

  • If applicable, complete a master’s degree within 14 months

  • Lead ME-focused professional development and vertical alignment efforts

  • Participate fully in program activities (ME Summer Institute, Annual Summits, & research efforts)

How to Apply

Complete the online application and upload the following:

  • Professional résumé or CV

  • Letter of support from your principal or superintendent

  • Proof of master’s degree or transcripts of progress towards master’s degree

  • 5-minute video describing your interest in integrating ME into your districts

    • We would like to learn more about you and your interest in the Noyce Microelectronics Master Teacher Fellow program. Please record a video (no more than 5 minutes) of yourself on Vimeo or YouTube and upload the link to this application (when prompted). During your video please describe your interest in integrating microelectronics into your district.

Apply: ME Master Teacher Application Form
Administrator Template: ME Letter of Support Form

Applications due on January 31, 2026

Meet the ME Master Teacher Fellows

Explore profiles of current and incoming Fellows and their school-based projects.

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