Teachers Get Schooled in Industry

Tucson school teachers got a lesson in industry this summer, and are bringing their newfound skills back to the classroom. Twenty teachers took part in a program that matched them with summer jobs in industries involving math and science, for some real-world experience. Internships were funded through a $750,000 grant secured by the UA College of Education from Science Foundation Arizona. Employers, including Raytheon, had an opportunity to have a say in what they need from future employees. Teachers in the program, which results in a master’s degree, worked as engineers, tested hardware and learned about laser and fiber optics.