Research Experiences for Teachers (RET)

RET Group

Carlos R. Villa

This exciting summer program gives K-12 and informal STEM educators from across the country the chance to learn how to incorporate MagLab science (materials science, chemistry, and physics) into their STEM lesson plans.

The MagLab is a National Science Foundation funded facility that houses interdisciplinary research with both in-house staff as well as international users who are making breakthroughs in STEM. The RET program gives teachers from across the country the chance to witness authentic and real-world scientific research that can only occur at the MagLab. Through seminars, discussion groups, and professional development, teachers develop strategies and resources to translate the scientific experience of the MagLab into lesson plans and materials for their classroom.

Program Highlights

The program is for US citizens only.
The program pays a stipend of $3,600.
Travel reimbursements of up to $600 are available to non-local residents.
Housing is provided for non-local participants for their week in Tallahassee, Florida (June 23-27, 2025).
Participants are required to participate in the entire program.
Participants are required to attend all scheduled meetings and workshops.

Applications

Applications for the 2025 RET program are closed.

Please check back for program dates and application deadlines for the 2026 RET program.

RET Class of 2023

STEM Lesson Plan

-Title: Chocolate Conduction Lab
Lesson by: Tiffany Cochrane
Level: Grade 4
-Title: How a Magnet Stopped a War
Lesson by: April Crawford
Level: Elementary School
-Title: Exploring the Role of Science in Addressing Injustice
Lesson by: Mashika Tempero Culliver
Level: High School
-Title: Science in the Arts: Ballet
Lesson by: Shakilla Gordon
Level: Elementary School
-Title: The Big Reveal - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Lesson by: Wanda J. Harding
Level: High School
-Title: The Impact of Rising Carbon Dioxide Levels and Ocean Acidification
Lesson by: Valerie Hucey
Level: High School
-Title: Accidental Science
Lesson by: Brittany Tate
Level: Middle School
-Title: Exploring Electric Motors
Lesson by: Sherrick Williams
Level: Elementary School

For more information contact Carlos R Villa

Highlights

Only US citizens or permanent residents (Green card holders) are eligible for this program.

Application deadline: April 8

Program starts: In person: June 23

Program ends: Virtual: November

Last modified on 27 June 2025