The RET program at CBBG allows local, STEM-focused K-12 teachers and community college faculty to participate in cutting-edge laboratory research and use our test bed facilities. In addition, teachers engage in curriculum development to develop a grade-level appropriate lesson plan based on their project research to be implemented in their classrooms.
2022
Program Overview
The Center for Bio-mediated & Bio-inspired Geotechnics (CBBG) is a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded Engineering Research Center (ERC) whose headquarters are located on the Tempe campus of Arizona State University. The goal of the CBBG is to develop sustainable biologically-controlled and -inspired solutions in the areas of:
- Hazard mitigation
- Environmental protection and restoration
- Infrastructure construction
- Subsurface Exploration and Excavation
We are seeking K-12 and community college teachers that are interested in engaging with the Center in these objectives through a financially supported summer Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program in the CBBG laboratories at the ASU campus. Teachers will have the opportunity to directly participate in research as well as develop a related lesson plan that they will take back and incorporate into their own classroom in the coming academic year.
Program Dates
May 31 – July 1, 2022
Program Locations
- Arizona State University
- New Mexico State University
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- University of California, Davis
Program Benefits
- $6000 stipend
- Additional stipend for lesson implementation (up to $2000)
- Lab experience
- Curriculum development support during the summer
- Support for lesson plan implementation during the school year
- Professional development training
Program Eligibility
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- K- 12 STEM teacher or community college STEM faculty
- Ability to work 40 hours per week for entire 5-week program
- Teachers (or those serving students) with disabilities, veterans, and those from diverse groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM programs are encouraged to apply
How to Apply
Complete the common application. (NOW CLOSED)
The application will require:
1. General and CBBG-specific RET application questions;
2. Brief resume/CV; and
3. Contact information for one reference.
Note: new users will need to create an account.
Please direct any questions related to the application to the NSF ETAP helpdesk: (800) 232-8024 or help@nsfetap.org.
Applications due: March 18, 2022 (now closed)
Questions
Dr. Jean Larson, CBBG Education Director | jean.larson@asu.edu | (480) 965-7804
