Program Information
The Dwight Look College of Engineering and the Texas Engineering
Experiment Station (TEES) in partnership with the National
Science Foundation are offering 10-14 Texas secondary school science
and math teachers and pre-service teachers(base criteria is
algebra or IPC teacher) a 4 week summer residential engineering
research experience on the Texas A&M University College
Station campus. This integrated math/science program is designed
to support student success on the TAKS/STAAR.
By offering opportunities to participate in engineering research, the E3 RET program provides secondary science and mathematics teachers the ability to introduce engineering concepts to their students, increase student awareness of engineering, and encourage students to consider an engineering career. The overall mission of the E3 RET program is to excite, empower, and educate teachers about engineering so they in turn will excite, empower, and educate students they come in contact with each day.
Application
deadline: February 16, 2012
The goals of the E3 Teacher Summer Research Program are to:
- offer teachers experiences with the latest in engineering
research;
- offer an experience that integrates math and the sciences;
- enhance laboratory skills and techniques;
- reinforce educational research in inquiry, learning styles,
and diversity; and
- excite public school teachers about careers in engineering
to support the study of math and science.
These goals will be achieved through three major components:
- matching the public school teacher with a faculty/researcher
in engineering;
- a daily discussion time with educational specialists to
help in the transfer of engineering research into math/science
curriculum; and
- science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM)
career awareness through field trips and discussions.
Benefits to Participation
- Summer stipend of $6,500 for 1-week prep and 4 week onsite/residental
participation*
- Additional $1,000 stipend for follow up activities during
academic year*
- $600 budget provided for classroom implementation supplies
- Build laboratory skills through a research experience
in an engineering research laboratory
- Visit engineering companies and visit with engineers to
learn about career options for students
- Build lesson plans with engineering applications to take
back to the classroom
- Learn real world applications of science and mathematics
- Participate in follow up meetings during the school year
and web based conversations
- Professional development credit
* Pre-service teachers should refer to the preservice
application for stipend details
Criteria for Selection
- Secondary math/science teacher or coordinator in Texas
- Actively involved in outside professional development
activities
- Personal statement - ability to demonstrate how your participation
will enhance the goals of the E3 program
- Most participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent
residents
Results from Past Programs/Participants
- All 123 teachers reported that the program changed their
impression of what engineers do.
- Most reported that what engineers did was far more interesting
than what they had originally thought.
- At program conclusion, virtually all participants felt
better able to promote the field of engineering to their
students
- Numerous teachers have developed “awareness of
careers in science and engineering” programs for students
in their schools.
- Immediately after the program, the majority of the teachers
believed the program would make a difference in their teaching.
Academic Year Follow Up Support
- Email listserv
- Invitations to bring students back to the Texas A&M
- Evaluation of the success of classroom incorporation of
learning objectives
- Annual E3 Workshop
Details
- Stipend - $6,500 for full 4 week participation
- $600 budget provided for classroom implementation supplies*
- Additional $1,000 stipend for follow up activities during
academic year*
- 4 week residential program
- 2012 program dates: June 3 - June 29.
* For inservice teachers only.
Steps to Apply
- Complete application
- Select research priorities
- Signature from principal
- Mail, fax, or email to the contact
address
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