Research Experiences for Teachers (RET)
A teacher searches for a kernel of truth in his project on irradiated popcorn.
Funded by the National Science Foundation, this six-week summer residential program for U.S. citizens gives K-12 teachers from across the country the chance to participate in real-world science and cutting-edge magnetic field research. Through weekly seminars, discussion groups, professional development and technology workshops, teachers develop strategies and resources to translate the experience into material for their classrooms.
Each teacher accepted by the program receives a stipend, classroom materials and, if necessary, travel support and housing. Teachers are expected to return to their jobs as leaders in service education, implementing science research in their classrooms.
See our RET Brochure (PDF, 7 KB), or view the list of 2008 participants.
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The next RET program is scheduled for the summer of 2009. Check this page in the fall of 2008 for more information.
Archives
Arranged by year, these archives include photos, information on participants and PowerPoint presentations or posters on the research they conducted. Some topics also include lesson plans for educators interested in teaching these subjects.
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Here's what some RET alumni had to say about the program:
It was a very good experience here at the lab, and I would recommend other people to participate.
"I learned a lot more about the research process, and how time-consuming it often is. I also took away several ideas that I can use in my classroom. It was a very good experience here at the lab, and I would recommend other people to participate."
– Magen Ballard, Class of 2006
Pleasant View Elementary, Williamsburg, KY
"The combination of actual research with teacher-directed activities was important. These activities served to remind us that we are primarily teachers, and to help us think of ways to take back what we investigated to our students."
– Ramchand Maharaj, Class of 2006
Blanche Ely High School, Margate, FL
For more information contact Jose Sanchez at sanchez@magnet.fsu.edu or (850) 645-0033.
