Summer (and onward) Opportunities for Educators

[Rikeshia Davidson]

Happy Wednesday!

Sharing 3 Summer (and onward) opportunities for the educators who want to invest in professional development beyond the school year - some of which take you outside of Texas. 

Perfect for those who still want to enjoy their Summer break. 

Opportunity 1

University of California, Davis Northwest Artificial Intelegence -Hub presents its Teacher Bootcamp: Semiconductor Microelectronics 2026, a hands-on training designed for high school teachers passionate about bringing semiconductor, microelectronics, and emerging technology education into their classrooms. Participants will experience hands-on training in UC Davis microfabrication facilities and gain cutting-edge knowledge from the experts.

Compensation + Benefits:  $1,500 stipend + $1,000 for food and accommodation
Duration: June 15 - 18, 2026

Deadline: March 30, 2026
Apply: https://nwaihub.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk16696/files/media/documents/UC%20Davis%20Teachers%20Bootcamp%20%28Summer%202026%29.pdf 

Opportunity 2

Discover how the intriguing principles of quantum physics are revolutionizing the world of computing at the Sandia National Laboratories Quantum, Computing, Mathematics & Physics (QCaMP) for Educators, a week-long Summer camp for STEM educators! Participants will receive a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of computing while engaging in hands-on activities that explore the often-perplexing phenomena of quantum physics.

You'll have the opportunity to apply these concepts to solve computing, sensing, and communication challenges in innovative ways. Throughout the camp, you'll interact with world-class scientists, engineers, and industry leaders, gaining valuable insights and experience in this rapidly growing field to inspire your classrooms and communities.

Compensation + Benefits: Free to participate + limited number of stipends with travel funding available at some locations 

Duration: June 22 - 26, 2026
Deadline: April 10, 2026 
Apply: https://www.sandia.gov/quantum/qcamp-teachers/

Opportunity 3

The Mark Cuban Foundation Teacher Fellowship is a professional development program designed to empower high school educators - regardless of subject area - to learn about AI and thoughtfully introduce it to their teaching.

The fellowship offers training, mentorship, and a network of like-minded peers, providing educators new to AI with the resources they need to integrate this technology.

Open to teachers in all subject areas, the fellowship requires no prior technical experience and focuses on educators in schools where 40% or more students came from low income backgrounds.

Compensation + Benefits:   $1,000 stipend + in-person opportunity to facilitate student AI Bootcamps (October 31, November 7 and November 14, 2026) with teachers supported to present their work at a national education conference in 2027

Duration: June 2026 - May 2027, virtual with some in-person facilitation opportunities
Deadline: May 15, 2026

Apply: https://markcubanai.org/teacherfellowship/

I'm Rikeshia, and I spend a lot of time evaluating and matching professionals with programs like these to help you learn more, pivot, or prepare yourself to pursue advanced opportunities.

If you're considering one of these (or something similar) and want a second set of eyes before committing your time, I'm always glad to talk it through: https://beforeuapply.lovable.app/ or https://stan.store/beforeuapply  

Respectfully,

Rikeshia

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Rikeshia Davidson

Experiential Learning & Early Career Strategy
🔗Learn more about short decision-making sessions for internships, fellowships & research: https://beforeuapply.lovable.app/ or https://stan.store/beforeuapply