Research Experience for Teachers (RET)
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is soliciting applications from middle and high school teachers for the summer RET program.
Up to six teachers will be selected to participate in research at the Silvio O. Conte Center for Polymer Research. Participants will perform research as a team and develop teaching modules to transfer their experience to their classroom. The teachers will be selected to research a topic from a broad spectrum of topics in chemistry, physics or engineering of polymers. Examples of projects under consideration are: nanomembranes, crystallization in confined geometries, sensors, and polymer deformation.
The program begins the last full week of June and has a flexible duration of 6-8 weeks. Benefits include a competitive $800/week stipend, up to $1,000 to defray relocation expenses, six graduate credits, and 135 PDPs.
Application Process:
A complete application consists of:
- Application form
- Introductory letter briefly describing what your future goals are and how an RET fellowship will help you attain them
- A one-page resume which includes personal information, a history of your work and laboratory experience and your areas of research interest
Complete applications must be submitted by April 1st.
Submit hard copy applications for consideration to:
Jennifer Green, MRSEC Educational Outreach Manager
Materials Research Science and Engineering Center
Polymer Science and Engineering Department
University of Massachusetts
120 Governors Drive
Amherst, MA 01003
Or electronically as pdf files to jgreen@mail.pse.umass.edu
