RET
 

RET-NANO is a 7-week program located at Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania for high school and community college teachers. The program is funded by the National Science Foundation.

Please note that we are no longer actively recruiting participants for the RET-NANO program. You can search for other RET programs by region at http://www.retnetwork.org/ret_programs.php. You may also be interested in the classroom modules and lesson plans prepared by our previous participants, which you can browse via their individual websites. Links are available for each year's participants using the menu items on the left.

oin us for Philly Materials Day on February 4th, 2012 for Hands-On Science and Engineering Fun for All Ages!

http://phillymaterials.org/

 

RET-NANO Highlights:

  • Gain hands-on experience working in a research laboratory
  • Learn about the cutting-edge field of nanotechnology and develop experiments and curriculum units to take back to your students
  • Learn what goes into a winning grant proposal
  • Attend field trips that illustrate nanotechnology in action
  • Receive a stipend of up to $5,000 & opportunities for Act 48 credits

     

    Who can be an RET-NANO Fellow:

    Applicant must have:

  • An appointment as a teacher of science or math at a high school or community college
  • An interest in including nanotechnology in your curriculum
  • Demonstrated creativity in teaching
  • Basic computer technology skills
  • Teams of teachers from a school are encouraged to apply.
    • No research experience necessary!

     


    Links to our other programs for pre-college teachers and students:

    GK-12
    Summer Mentorship
    Liberty Scholars
    Materials Camp
    Summer Music Technology
    Drexel University Computing Academy
    Engineers Week
    Sea Perch