Program Overview:
K—12 Teachers: Want to bring the latest technological advances to your classrooms?
Conduct Research in Nanotechnology at UVA!
The Research Experiences for Teachers component of the UVa MRSEC Center for Nanoscopic Materials Design is committed to providing opportunities for interested teachers from the local Charlottesville, Virginia area to learn more about the field of materials science and to develop nanotechnology-based lessons and labs that they can take back with them into the classroom. Our commitment to area science and mathematics teachers includes opportunities for paid summer research and pedagogical work with the MRSEC as well as recruitment for attendance at outreach-related seminars, workshops, and conferences.
As part of this National Science Foundation sponsored program, each summer, MRSEC faculty select interested area teachers to join them in their labs for an intensive course of collaborative research and study. Teacher-participants work alongside faculty and MRSEC graduate students, potentially collaborating with the Summer Research Experience for Undergraduate participants as well, directly contributing to cutting-edge nanotechnology research and developing teaching modules based on their lab experience which they can take back into their classrooms for introducing this field of study to their students. RET participants spend six to eight weeks as full-time research scientists with the MRSEC, and are paid a stipend for their participation.
Click here to learn more about the Research Experience for Teachers programs of NSF's Materials Research Science & Engineering Centers
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Program Dates and Details:
Program commitment is for eight weeks. 2007 program: June 18—July 19
(dates are flexible)
Aplication deadline extended: please contact the CDE or Carolyn Vallas if you are interested but have not yet submitted an application.
- Collaborate with UVa Engineering Faculty and learn about cutting-edge avances in nanotechnology
- Develop SOL relevant curriculum to introduce nanotechnology to students
- Earn University credit in STEM major
- All teachers receive a $400/week stipend and free room and board as needed
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States
- Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Applicants must submit the following information:
- Application (Download Here)
- Statement of research interest and how you hope to use the program in your classroom
- Resume
- Two letters of reference (at least one from principal or department chair)
- Official university transcripts
2007 Application Deadline:
Please contact Carolyn Vallas if you are interested.
Only complete applications will be reviewed
Visit the UVa MRSEC website for additional information.
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