Research Experiences for Teachers (RET)
2009 RET participant Christina Sanchez polishes a sample of
Bismuth 2212.
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.
The 2010 RET program runs from June 14 to July 23. Application information for 2011 will be available in the fall.
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.
- The program is for US citizens only.
- The program pays a stipend of $3,600.
- Travel reimbursements of up to $500 are paid to non-local residents.
- Housing is provided for non-local participants.
- Participants are required to participate in the entire six weeks of the program.
- Participants are required to attend all daily and weekly meetings, seminars, field trips and workshops.
2010 RET Participants |
Participant |
School |
Mentor |
| Kathy Gibbons-Adams |
Lake View Elementary |
Maitri Warusawithana |
| Jason Burdick |
Sail High School |
Maitri Warusawithana |
| Althea Carling |
Gilbert Classical Academy |
Eric Hellstrom |
| Megan Crombie |
Riversink Elementary |
Jim Cao |
| Patricia Gruhn |
Stanton College Prep |
Anant Paravastu |
| Stephen Kufrovich |
Maitland Middle |
Jim Cao |
| Dennis Labarge |
Gateway High School |
Anant Paravastu |
| Chad Linville |
Riversprings Middle |
David Larbalestier |
| Giselle Marsh |
Lawton Chiles High School |
Irinel Chiorescu |
| Jodie Martin |
Medart Elementary |
Irinel Chiorescu |
| Rasheeda Mohamed |
Holmes Elementary |
Yan Xin |
| Emily Morris |
West Elementary |
Bob Goddard |
| Kerry O'Connor |
Pre-service Teacher |
Alexey Souslov |
| Beverly Ransom |
Holley-Navarre Primary |
Eric Hellstrom |
| Amon Rwito |
Apalachee Elementary |
Alexey Souslov |
| Erin Smidt |
Deerlake Middle |
Yan Xin |
Application
Thank you for your interest in the Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) program. Our application will be available next fall for the following summer program. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Archives
Arranged by year, these archives include information on participants and their final posters on the research they conducted.
Select a Year
“”Quote/Unquote
Here's what one RET alumnus had to say about the program:
I found my experience at the Mag Lab to be an incredible opportunity at a world-class institution.
"I found my experience at the Mag Lab to be an incredible opportunity at a world-class institution. In addition to furthering my knowledge of science and the scientific method, I learned how to teach scientific inquiry better to my students, and gained a clarity on my professional future that had been lacking."
– Shawn Cherry, Class of 2008
Lake Worth, FL
For more information contact Jose Sanchez at sanchez@magnet.fsu.edu or (850) 645-0033.
