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Research Experiences for Teachers (RET)

RET Group
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.

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.


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

Please use the following link to apply for the 2025 RET program.

The in-person dates for the Summer 2025 RET program are June 23-27, 2025, with bi-weekly online meetings being held 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.

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

STEM Lesson Plan

Title: My World of Scientists

Lesson by: Koneisha Cofield

Title: Symbiotic Relationships from a Multicultural Perspective

Lesson by: Diamond Hightower

Title: Food for Thought: An Examination of Grocery Gaps in Communities

Lesson by: Nicole Hubbard

Title: Oil Clean-Up

Lesson by: Lilly Keefe-Powers

Title: The Spoils of Oil

Lesson by: Marnie Klein

Title: KEY-cosystems

Lesson by: Angela Lopez

Title: Humpty Dumpty and your breakfast saved by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

Lesson by: Jollyn Nolan

Title: What is Nuclear Energy and Where Can We Find it in Our Everyday Lives?

Lesson by: Raechel Waddy

STEM Lesson Plan

Title: What Happened in Texas in February of 2021?

Lesson by: Emily Berman

Contact info: emily.berman@knowlesteachers.org

Title: Equity in Traffic Stops: A Social Justice Kinematics Lesson

Lesson by: Emily Blumberg

Contact info: eblumberg@passaicschools.org

Title: Classification and Diversity

Lesson by: Denise Hulette, Ph.D.

Contact info: dmhulett@volusia.k12.fl.us

Title: Properties of Matter through a Multicultural Lens

Lesson by: Shanna Lillis

Contact info: shanna.m.lillis@gmail.com

Title: Atomic Avengers

Lesson by: Kristie J. Long

Contact info: kjlong@volusia.k12.fl.us

Title: "The Girl with a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague" and How Do Boats Float?

Lesson by: Raiza Pou

Contact info: mrspou@dadeschools.net

Title: Federal Public School Spending

Lesson by: Katherine Risbrough

Title: Examining Racial Diversity across School Districts in US States

Lesson by: Treshonda Rutledge

Title: Environmental Management Lesson Plan

Lesson by: Erin Squires

Contact info: squireserin@gmail.com

Title: Mu of the Shoe Lab

Lesson by: Jamie Taube

Contact info: jtaube@davincischools.org


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 13 December 2024