We are excited to announce the second annual Science and Engineering Program for Teachers at Westminster University, Utah, this June. We will accept 30 Middle and High School STEM teachers from the Western US for a 4 and a half day professional development program on Westminster University’s Campus.
Applications for SEPT West 2026 are live! You can click the link below to download the application. SEPT West 2026 will be held on Westminster University’s Campus from June 14th to 18th.
In 2026, we will ask 30 outstanding educators from secondary schools worldwide who teach science, technology, engineering, and/or math (STEM) subjects. We invite our accepted teachers to a 4-day program on Westminster University’s campus from schools worldwide, where they are recognized as innovative, creative, and dedicated leaders in their communities. Would you, or a teacher you know, be a good fit for SEPT? In the past, the teachers who have made the most of their week at MIT are known to:
- Integrate technology in their classrooms – particularly technology that enables students to create; and,
- Demonstrate innovation in their teaching practice, and advancement through past professional development or other extracurricular experiences.
Application for MIT SEPT West 2026:
Please send your applications to sept@mit.edu.
Early bird registration- covering lodging, content, and most meals is $100 if you apply before Jan. 30th
Upon completion:
For completion of the 24-hour program, participants will receive equivalent professional credit in the form of 3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 30 Professional Development Points (PDPs) from MIT. The program is not graded. Therefore, graduate credit is not offered.
A certificate of completion will be provided at the end of the week for successful participation in the program.
Here’s what one teacher had to say after attending our first annual program last year:
“To be honest, I find it hard to believe you offer such a top notch program for educators. It’s like a hidden gold mine and I feel exceptionally privileged to learn from it. I have talked with world reknown data scientists, top materials scientists and some of the best of the best in their fields of study at all of the biggest tech firms and have referenced what I have learned at SEPT on a weekly basis. One of your instructors talked about imposter syndrome in our sessions and this has helped me move from feeling like an imposter in my STEM space to being sought after. You have my eternal gratitude. I do hope you convey the impact this program has had on myself and now thousands of kids and in turn multiple surrounding schools.”