Research Experience for Teachers in Engineering and Computer Science Site: Engineering of Polymeric Films and Interfaces

Overview:

• Work with a research group in Polymer Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering or Biomedical Engineering
• Learn about fundamental engineering principles
• Translate this knowledge and experience into lessons and units for your classroom

Who Should Apply:

High School Science Teachers

When:

June 17 - August 8

Note: June 17 - June 21 attendance will be required from Monday through Friday; all other weeks will require attendance from Monday through Thursday

Cost:

There is NO FEE for participation. A stipend of $8,000 will be provided to participants that attend all required days.

Apply Online:

https://www.uakron.edu/webforms/ret-registration.dot

Review of applications will begin on March 1st. Priority will be given to applications received on or before March 1st.

Notification of acceptance to the RET program will begin March 15th and continue until all positions for the summer are filled.

This program is funded by the National Science Foundation:
Award Number EEC-1161732.

Questions:

Contact Carin Helfer at chelfer@uakron.edu or 330-972-6104