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Abstract
It is well known that science education in the United States has shifted focus to accommodate the current and future demand of STEM and inquiry education. Pre-service teacher training is crucial to this movement and these students are given an opportunity to verify their STEM and inquiry training by participating in a voluntary program titled “Verification Of Inquiry & STEM Education Skills” (VOISES). This three semester program based upon the National Science Education Standards requires students to verify the competencies by completing indicator tasks. Once completed, the pre-service teacher usually places the letter and certificate in their student teaching portfolio and it can be referenced during an interview process.