Technology’s Impact on American History: USPTO 

Technological Innovation and Patents:  Participants in this colloquium will examine collaborating partner’s primary sources in exploring 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 and The Library of Congress at the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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: Trey Smith, Northwestern University

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.