Robert Noyce SMART Affiliate Program
Application Information
The CWU Robert Noyce SMART (Science and Mathematics Alliance for the Retention of Teachers)
Affiliate Program seeks to encourage talented science and mathematics majors to become K-12
science and mathematics teachers, especially those from underrepresented groups. SMART
Affiliates participate in paid teaching internships during their first or second year of college or in
the summer.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria:
Full time first and second year CWU and partner community college students with:
 a declared or intended major in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, General Science,
Mathematics, Middle Level Mathematics and Science, or Physics
 an interest in exploring a career teaching middle or high school
 a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in major courses
 U.S. citizenship or who are U.S. national or permanent resident
SMART Affiliate Program requirements
 Complete an 80 hour or a 160 hour teaching internship
Application Instructions:
1) Submit FAFSA to Financial Aid Office
2) Complete the Noyce SMART Affiliate Program Application Form.
3) Arrange for three confidential Noyce SMART Affiliate Recommendation Forms to be
forwarded to the Noyce SMART Affiliate Program Selection Committee by three college
professors (or two college professors and one K-12 teacher) who can speak to your
academic merit and interest in teaching science or mathematics
4) Type an essay (up to 750 words maximum) that addresses the following:
 Why teaching science or mathematics at the middle or high school level interests
you;
 Your personal and professional qualifications;
 How a SMART Affiliate teaching internship would contribute to your professional
development.
As the National Science Foundation and Central Washington University would like to
provide SMART Affiliate internships to a diverse group of students, you may also
address any socioeconomic difficulties, disability, or other challenges you currently
face or have overcome.
Rev: 01-19-2016
Center for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education
400 East University Way . Ellensburg WA 98926-7519 . Office: 509-963-3002
EEO/AA/TITLE IX INSTITUTION • TDD 509-963-2143
5) Obtain unofficial undergraduate transcripts from your current institution and any past
institutions you have attended.
6) Mail the application materials listed in Steps 2-5 to:
CWU Noyce SMART Affiliate Program Selection Committee
Center for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education
Attn: Martha Kurtz
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7519
OR
Application materials may be hand delivered to the Noyce Program Coordinator, Dean
Hall, Room 130. Please have reference forms mailed or delivered confidentially.
Applicants will be interviewed by members of the selection committee as part of the selection
process.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Martha Kurtz, kurtzm@cwu.edu, (509)963-2622, Dean Hall, Room 130
OR
Visit the Center for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education (CESME) website:
www.cwu.edu/cesme