Research Experiences for Teachers (RET)
The Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) program has enabled four K-12 teachers to do research in the MRSEC each summer since 1999. These teachers have been valuable in helping evaluate the MRSEC education and outreach programs that spread interest in materials and other technology to NYC K-12 schools.
Our RET program is run in conjunction with the Columbia University Summer Research Program for NYC Science Teachers, which has enriched our program with career development training for the teachers and supplemental support obtained from private foundations. Also see, Teachers Acquire Lab Experience, Students Benefit. Our RET program will continue in the summer of 2008. Recruiting will again be focused on science teachers in the New York City school system. For more information regarding this program, including application forms, please contact Ms. Justine Herrera.
MRSEC RET Poster Presentations in
August, 2007
(left)J. Scott Misner (Herman group) from Isaac E. Young Middle School (New Rochelle) and (right) Agatha Cadette (Kretzschmar group) from Samuel J. Tilden High School (Brooklyn) |
MRSEC RET Oral Presentations in
August, 2007
(left) Jonathan Peter (Kysar group) from New Explorations in Science, Technology & Math (Manhattan) and (right) Pete D'Amico (Turro group) from Eleanor Roosevelt High School (Manhattan) |
