The MagLab is funded by the National Science Foundation and the State of Florida.
The MagLab is funded by the National Science Foundation and the State of Florida.
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.
The 2024 program will be a hybrid program with the introductory week being held at the MagLab in Tallahassee, and subsequent sessions being held online during the fall semester. Each teacher accepted by the program receives a stipend and, if necessary, travel support and housing.
Please use the following link to apply for the 2024 RET program.
The in-person dates for the Summer 2024 RET program are June 24-28, 2024, with bi-weekly online meetings being held on Wednesday evenings from September through November 6:00-8:00 PM EST (Schedule subject to change upon discussion with selected participants).
We look forward to reviewing your application. Applications close on April 8. Teachers accepted to the program will be notified by May 29th.
The 2022 RET developed science lesson plans that incorporated culturally responsive pedagogy. These educators connected STEM fields from all over the MagLab into their lessons to ensure they were inclusive for all students. Please take these plans and tailor them for your students in your classroom.
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Title: My World of Scientists Lesson by: Koneisha Cofield |
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Title: Symbiotic Relationships from a Multicultural Perspective Lesson by: Diamond Hightower |
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Title: Food for Thought: An Examination of Grocery Gaps in Communities Lesson by: Nicole Hubbard |
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Title: Oil Clean-Up Lesson by: Lilly Keefe-Powers |
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Title: The Spoils of Oil Lesson by: Marnie Klein |
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Title: KEY-cosystems Lesson by: Angela Lopez |
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Title: Humpty Dumpty and your breakfast saved by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Lesson by: Jollyn Nolan |
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Title: What is Nuclear Energy and Where Can We Find it in Our Everyday Lives? Lesson by: Raechel Waddy |
Our RET class of 2021 developed science lesson plans that incorporated culturally responsive pedagogy. These educators learned how to connect MagLab science and engineering into their lessons so that they could be more inclusive of all students. This is the first time our educators have developed lesson plans that are now available to others. We encourage you to take these plans as a foundation and tailor them for your students.
For more information contact Carlos R Villa
Only US citizens or permanent residents (Green card holders) are eligible for this program.
Application deadline: April 8
Program starts: In person: June 24
Program ends: Virtual: November
Last modified on 19 January 2024