Master of Arts in Teaching Earth Science Residency
The Earth science teaching residency is a fully paid fellowship program for college graduates who want to become science teachers. We are seeking a student body of future teachers with diverse life experiences who are passionate about social justice and want to make a difference in the world of STEM education.
The Museum leverages its unique scientific resources and long history of educational leadership to offer this innovative master’s degree program designed and delivered within a natural history museum and with urban partner schools. We prepare residents to teach in high-needs middle and high schools in an intensive 15-month program by combining scientific and pedagogical coursework with real-world teaching experience.
View program details. The application portal is now open for the program that begins in June 2025.
How to Apply
Are you ready to take your first steps to become a science teacher?
See Admissions Requirements
Why choose the MAT Earth science teaching residency program?
Learn to Teach at the Museum and in New York-Area Schools
Our program offers residents a variety of experiences to best prepare them to teach in classrooms with diverse student populations. They begin teaching during their first summer as part of a Museum residency, then attend 2 school residencies in the fall and spring semesters to gain real-world teaching experience in New York area schools. They work under the mentorship of highly qualified, diverse educators and learn to teach in ways that respect, encourage, and engage all students.
Receive Full Financial Support
Enjoy fully paid tuition and fees, and receive a $40,000 stipend. And after graduation, receive 2 years of professional support from the Museum, at no cost.
Learn about eligibility requirements and financial support.
Hear From Our Graduates
"The program provided me with curriculum resources and a strong network of science teachers that helped me build my lessons. I highly encourage qualified candidates to apply to this innovative program full of talented and accomplished faculty. This is an experience like no other!”
FAQ Section
The next cohort begins the first week of June 2025.
The Earth Science teaching residency program is fully paid; accepted enrollees are given a fellowship and stipend for the duration of the program. Learn more about Financial Support.
Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in Earth science or a related major. See all Eligibility Requirements.
This year's application deadline is January 31, 2025. The early admission deadline is December 1, 2024. Learn more about requirements on How to Apply.
Call us during the week at 212-313-7464 or email [email protected] anytime.
If you will earn your undergraduate degree prior to starting the program, you may apply. If you won't earn your degree in time to start the program be sure to check the Eligibility Requirements and if you are interested in gaining some teaching experience check out the Teaching Experience for Undergraduates program.
How to Apply
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More About the MAT Program
With deepest appreciation, the Museum acknowledges Kathryn W. Davis for her generous founding support of the Master of Arts in Science Teaching (MAT) Program.
Generous support has been provided by the Bezos Family Foundation.
The MAT program is supported in part by the U.S. Department of Education under Grant Number U336S190042 and the National Science Foundation under Grant Number DUE-1852787.