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RET Program

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR TEACHERS

Program Description and Requirements

The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is soliciting applications from middle and high school teachers for the summer RET program.

Up to ten teachers will be selected to participate in team research at the Silvio O. Conte Center for Polymer Research. Participants will perform research as a team and develop teaching modules to transfer their experience to their classroom. The teachers will be selected to research a topic from a broad spectrum of topics in chemistry, physics or engineering of polymers. Examples of projects under consideration are: nanomembranes, crystallization in confined geometries, sensors, and polymer deformation.

You must be a US citizen to be able to participate.

The program has a flexible duration as teachers can participate from 6-8 weeks. Benefits include a salary of $1,000 per week, up to $1,000 to defray relocation expenses, six graduate credits, and at least 135 PDPs.

Please send a one-page resume along with a paragraph describing how a research experience could benefit your teaching. In addition send a copy of either your passport or your birth certificate AND social security card. Electronic or hard copy applications are acceptable. The deadline for receipt of applications is April 7th.

Please submit complete applications for consideration to:

Gregory M. Dabkowski, Education Coordinator
Materials Research Science and Engineering Center
Polymer Science and Engineering Department
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003

Email: gdabkowski@resgs.umass.edu
Fax: 413-545-0082

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  • REU Program  ( 9 items )

    RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES (REU)

    With the sponsorship of the National Science Foundation's Research Experience of Undergraduates (REU) program the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) on Polymers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst offers to qualifying undergraduates interested in obtaining research experience in polymer science and engineering the opportunity to join a faculty-supervised research laboratory in the UMass MRSEC for a ten-week period during the summer of each. The stipend for this program is $3,500 inclusive. In addition to their research responsibilities, REU participants will attend regular weekly meetings and special seminars throughout the summer. Participants are required to write a final report at the completion of the program as well as give an oral presentation.

    APPLICATION PROCESS and ELIGIBILITY:

    Undergraduate student participants supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.

    A complete application consists of :

    • Introductory letter and/or application form
    • A one-page resume which includes personal information, a history of your work and laboratory experience and your areas of research interest
    • A copy of your official transcript from your undergraduate institution
    • One letter of recommendation from a faculty member acquainted with your academic or research performance.

     

    Complete applications must be received by MARCH 1. Decisions regarding acceptance of REU applications will be made by April 15. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

    Submit complete applications for consideration to:

    Thomas P. Russell, Director
    Materials Research Science and Engineering Center
    Polymer Science and Engineering Department
    University of Massachusetts
    Amherst, MA 01003

    Here is a list of people who participated in the following years:

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