Technology’s Impact on American History 

NASA and Flight Technology:  Participants in this colloquium will examine primary sources from the Library of Congress and NASA to explore the history of government’s role in shaping technology and promoting innovation.  Teachers selected will work under the guidance of the Colloquium team to create primary source lessons and resources and share the materials on an Open Education Resource (OER) website.  

This colloquium is a collaboration between NCHE, The Library of Congress and the Astronaut Memorial Foundation.

Details: 

Each participant will receive a $500 stipend to offset costs associated with attendance.  Breakfast and lunch will be provided at the venue for participants on each day of the colloquium.  Each attendee will receive a complimentary one-year membership to the National Council for History Education and will be eligible for additional professional growth opportunities via follow-up webinars and the annual NCHE conference.

Colloquium Team: 

• Historian: Bernard Carlson, University of Virginia
• Education Specialist: Cynthia Szwajkowski, TPS Northern Virginia
• Master Teacher: Shauna Liverotti, Florida Virtual School

To apply: 

Complete the online application.  Applicants must be current K-12 school teachers. Applications will be accepted until the colloquium is filled. Additional applicants will be placed on a wait list.