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NSF Research Experience for Teachers (RET) Site

NSF Research Experience for Teachers (RET) Site. Anant R. Kukreti & Andrea Burrows Pre-RET Teacher Meeting College of Engineering and Applied Science University of Cincinnati May 25, 2010. Acknowledgements. Funded by NSF’s RET Program: Grant # EEC-0808696

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NSF Research Experience for Teachers (RET) Site

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  1. NSF Research Experience for Teachers (RET) Site Anant R. Kukreti & Andrea Burrows Pre-RET Teacher Meeting College of Engineering and Applied Science University of Cincinnati May 25, 2010

  2. Acknowledgements Funded by NSF’s RET Program: Grant # EEC-0808696 University of Cincinnati: matching funds

  3. What is the NSF’s RET Program? Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) RET is designed to provide teachers with the opportunity to conduct a research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor, and develop teaching modules related to engineering to take back to their classrooms

  4. Objectives of Our RET Site Motivate teachers to become critical thinkers Apply science to daily living Use engineering applications (A) to convey math and science concepts Encourage students to consider engineering careers (C) Show societal impact (S)

  5. Six RET Projects Availability of Safe Drinking Water Making Biodiesel for Research and Education Bio-Inspired Flight Renewable Energy System Simulation-Based Impact Analysis of Signalized Intersections Applications of Nanotechnology in Health and Beauty Products

  6. RET Participants 12 teachers Work in teams of 2 teachers, engineering faculty and graduate student 5 graduate fellows from Project STEP Education and engineering faculty and practicing engineers

  7. Why RET? Not enough engineers Declining interest in math and science fields

  8. RET Program Purpose To develop qualified and motivated teachers To provide solid learning for students Increase entrance of students into science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) careers

  9. Teacher Development Process Participate in professional development skills workshops & enrichment seminars taught by educators and engineers in morning Conduct research in the afternoon Produce biweekly presentations and written reports Attend 4 field trips pertaining to some projects Write weekly electronic journals What Works to Make an Impact on Students… The Art and Science of Teaching

  10. Outcomes of Projects Technical research report Classroom implementation plan from research Display Posters: Research & Classroom Implementation Plan Presentations: Research & & Classroom Implementation Plan Project outcomes evaluated by external professional engineers and educators

  11. Project Outcomes for Teachers Learned importance of scientific method of inquiry Familiar with critical research skills used by engineers Understanding link of education to community issues and events

  12. QUESTIONS?

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