SIAM Support for Teaching Math Modeling (SIAM STeMM) Grant Program

This program provides support for secondary teachers to inspire their students by incorporating real-world applications of mathematics into their classes or extracurricular activities. 

Application deadline April 9, 2025 

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About the Program

The SIAM STeMM Grant Program was developed to increase the number of teachers developing and/or implementing high-impact learning experiences where students get the chance to see how math and data can be used to answer important questions in the real-world. Grants of $750 will be awarded for development and/or implementation of a mathematical modeling activity in the classroom or for an extracurricular program. Awardees will share their lesson materials along with a reflection on the activity with SIAM.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be secondary teachers (grades 7-12)
  • Activity must have a mathematical modeling objective and involve a real-world scenario

Application Requirements

  • Title and description of the proposed activity (approximately two pages), including the proposed timeline for completion
  • Description of the materials that will be shared (e.g., lesson plans, handouts, list of information about materials needed, etc.)
  • A brief resume or CV
  • Letter of support from a school principal, program coordinator, or equivalent

Commitments and Output

  • Develop and/or implement a mathematical modeling activity
  • Deliverables to SIAM upon completion:
    • Materials/instructions another teacher could use to implement the activity in their classroom
    • A one-page reflection about the activity which may include:
      • suggested class size and level
      • prerequisite knowledge students need to be able to complete the activity
      • what worked well and what could be adjusted for improved outcomes
  • Agree that SIAM can post/share any materials/pictures/quotes about the project
  • Teachers will receive $500 to develop and implement the activity, and will receive the remaining $250 upon receipt of the deliverables

Selection Criteria

A review committee will consider applications and will take the following into consideration.

  • Clear mathematical modeling learning objective(s)
  • Feasibility for the class size and level
  • Likelihood that other teachers would adopt/adapt the activity for their own use
  • How interesting the activity would be for students