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 2023 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 2023 RET program.
The in-person dates for the Summer 2023 RET program are July 10th - July 14th, 2023, 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 April 29th.
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: July 10
Program ends: Virtual: November
Last modified on 10 January 2023