Professional Development Opportunity Detail Page
Previous Page | New Search | Browse All
| Name: | Research Experience for Teachers Program |
|---|---|
| School/Institution: | University of Colorado |
| City: | Boulder |
| State: | CO |
| Opportunity Type: | RET |
| Teacher Status: | Inservice |
| Teacher Level: | Elementary School Middle School High School |
| Description: | National Science Foundation Research Experience for Teachers (NSF-RET) grants will be available to fund research in the Liquid Crystal Materials Research Center laboratories in Summer 2008. The purpose of the NSF-RET program is to provide an opportunity for teachers to carry out front-line research and further their continued professional development. Teachers earn a stipend of $3800 for the six-week period and may earn up to 4 credit hours paid by the grant (pending approval.) A housing allowance of $2000 is available for teachers living more than 60 miles from Boulder. The NSF-RET program enables teachers to experience the research environment in active research groups working on problems of current interest in their respective fields. Each teacher will be placed in a group, typically comprised of a lead professor, post docs and graduate students, and will work on a project with oversight from the group. At the end of the research activity, teachers will provide a written report to summarize their results and present ideas for classroom activities arising from their involvement in the NSF-RET program. The course syllabus will be posted on our web site after receiving university approval (please visit http://lcmrc.colorado.edu). |
| Duration: | 6 weeks |
| Application Deadline: | 04/04/2008 |
| Opportunity Website: | http://lcmrc.colorado.edu/outreach/k12teachers&students.html |
| Sponsor Link: | http://mrsec.org/education/ |
Benefits and Requirements | |
| Benefits: | Stipend Travel Reimbursement College Transcript Credit |
| Benefit Explanation: | $3800 + $2000 for teachers living over 60 miles from site |
Professional Development Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Contact: |
Christine Morrow Boulder, CO Phone: (303) 735-2527 Fax: (303) 492-2998 |
