DEN Summer Institute 2012
Get your cowboy boots ready! The DEN Summer Institute is heading to the wild wild west. DENSI2012 will take place from July 21-26, 2012 at Montana State University in scenic Bozeman, MT.
Up to 125 STARs will be invited to attend the DEN Summer Institute. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with fellow STAR Discovery Educators from all over during an exclusive, intensive, week-long networking and professional development event. We encourage all STARs to apply!
The application is now open! “How do I apply?” you ask. It’s EASY! Create a 60 second or less video that explains why you want to attend DENSI2012. Post it somewhere that is not password protected, and send us a link.
Lodging and meals will be covered by the Discovery Educator Network (Read the FAQ document for more details). All travel costs to and from the institute, are the responsibility of the STAR Discovery Educator. Got other questions? Check out the FAQ.
IMPORTANT DATES
TODAY
DEN Summer Institute Announced – Application Open
March 26
Deadline for applications (5 PM ET)
April 6
Applicants notified
April 10
Deadline for accepted applicants to RSVP
April 11
Wait-listed applicants notified
Ready to apply? Read the FAQ document first.
Comments
Mark Case
I am going to appy ASAP. Now, how do I find a flight that I can afford????
norma rockwell
I was thinking of holding several bake sales between now and then
Mark Case
I have my video ready to upload, but where do I get the nearly $600 for the flight and cab???
Kati Searcy
You can go to http://farespotter.net/ and you will get updates when fare changes occur – hopefully, we’ll all find a decent price. (That is, if we are the chosen few.)
Carol Moffett
Ihope these dates fit in my schedule this year. Last two years
i have not been able to apply beause of conflicts
Carol Moffett
I hope the dates fit in my calendar this year. The past two years
i have missed because of conflicts
Carol Moffett
I hope these dates fit in my schedule. The last two years I had conflicts.
Carol Moffett
Sorry I thought they were not posting, now I look stupid.
Traci Blazosky
I am sooo excited! My schedule works around DENSI!
Kim Adair
I hope I am on of the chosen ones again this year!
Frances (Francie) Snyder
I need to start working on my application ASAP. Crossing my fingers and hoping to make to another DEN Summer Institute. I attended the Institute in Boston and I had a wonderful time. I learned a ton and met some wonderful people. Here is hoping that I have a reason to buy a cowboy hat this summer.
Allison Bakken
I am super excited that it is in Bozeman! I never thought the “Yellowstone” thing was possible. It is beautiful and there is plenty of things to do that are outdoors (of course I am biased).
Melissa Robison
I have my bedroll, boots and hat. This cowgirl is set. I’m ready to order my plane ticket…just need that official go ahead ;0)
Thank you Discovery! This sounds like a fantastic opportunity.
David Fisher
Montana! Very cool! The video planning has begun. I hope to see all of you there!
Tracie Belt
i learn so much whenever I work with people I meet at the institut! I am beginning to work on my application, I hope I am chosen to attend! it is the best professional development I have ever attended.
Joli (Brock) Barker
I had such a blast last summer and learned so much and met so many friends that I can’t imagine missing it this year! I am sprucing my application and finishing it up tonight! DENSI 2012 I WANT TO GO!!!
Sandi Dennis
I hope I get to go and stay in the special needs room with Amy and Company again!!
Heather Hurley
Oh I want to stay with you all this year
sandi Dennis
That would be awesome!! The VirginiaGeorgiaLina suite!! You can make the guacamole!!
Sheila Fredericks
Working on ideas for the video…
Airline fares are steep. Only 3 airlines fly there: Alaska, Delta, & United. Bake sale, car wash, begging on the corner… all seem like viable options!
Dean Shareski
If you happened to fly out of either Phoenix or
Vegas, Allegiant Air is another option.
Tracie Belt
My application is in and I am on pins and needles. This institue helps keep my teaching and technology cutting edge. The networking is wonderful. If you are lucky enough to be selected you will know the value of attending and spread the word to other teachers.
Mark Case
I found out today, I have been accepted! $100 promised. At least $500 more to go.
Mark Case
I found out today, have been accepted! Have a promist of $100. At least $500 more to go.
Mark Case
I found out today, I have been accepted! I have a promise of $100. At least $500 more to go
Mark Case
I found out today I have been accepted! I have a promise of $100. Only $500 more to go!
Deborah Thonus
Just submitted my application! I don’t know how I am going to eat or brush my teeth since I dare not uncross my fingers until I find out if I am chosen. Because of DENSI 2011 and meeting Carol Anne McGuire, my students were able to participate in “Rock Our World,” a fantastic global project! Thanks DEN! My fingers are truly crossed!
Melissa Robison
Woohoo!
See you in Montana.
Deborah Thonus
Thank you, thank you, thank you, DEN! I just found out I can pack my cowboy boots and hat and head to Montana. Can’t wait to network and collaborate with everyone! I can now uncross my fingers! Woohoo!
Julie Jenewein
I completed my application and am very excited to hear from DEN! I didn’t get an email confirmation – should I have?
Beth McGuire
HI Julie, I applied as well. I did not receive an e-mail confirmation.
Sheila Fredericks
I just completed my application! Wish me luck! I’ll be on pins & needles until I hear!
Beth McGuire
Good luck, Sheila! I understand. I feel the same way.
Heather Hurley
I got in and am really excited. I hope I’m one of the lucky ones to receive airfare or else I’ll be selling baked goods with everyone else
Kati Searcy
I heard a view more winners would be announced at Scion – but I haven’t gotten the memo. C’mon ….. I’m dying to know. -)
Dawn Gardner
Where do I apply to be on the SC leadership council>
I have looked everywhere!
Thanks for the help!
Melissa Robison
Maybe you would like to try contacting the South Carolina LC through their blog: http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/blog/category/south-carolina/
Melissa Robison
DEN LC Open Enrollment begins
Monday, Mar 12, 2012
Beth Burau
Just discovered I got in this week! I’m so excited! I can’t wait to learn and share and meet all of you! Thanks Discovery Education and the DENSI team! See y’all in July!
Margie Rogers
I am doing some research about charter buses from Salt Lake City (closest Southwest hub) to Bozeman. Anyone interested, let me know.
Deb Thonus
I might be interested if the bus ride isn’t too long or costly. The airfares to Bozeman aren’t cheap. Better deals would be found flying to Salt Lake City. Thanks for checking into this.
Michele Hurst
I am new to Discovery Star and would love to apply to the summer training, but I have never done a video application and am a bit intimidated by it. is there anyone out there who would be willing to give me some tips or ideas on what/how to do this?
Deb Thonus
Hi Michele, contact me and I can give you some ideas if you still need them.
el cutis
I hope the dates fit in my calendar, I always missed.
Susan Gauthier
Video created and submitted …wish me luck!
Deb Thonus
I wish you the best of luck!