NSF Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing RET Program

Participating educators will:

• Collaborate with BGSU faculty and graduate students on research projects.
• Attend curriculum development workshops, research presentations and industry tours.
• Design and implement a classroom-ready instructional module based on their research.
• Receive Ohio Professional Development verification for LPDC approval.

• $6,000 stipend paid at the end of the program
• $200 travel stipend paid at the end of the program. (Participants must arrange their own housing.)
• $500 bonus for implementing the instructional module during the following academic year
• Lunch and snacks provided during on-campus days
• Supplies and equipment to support classroom implementation

• Current high school or community college educators teaching STEM subjects
• Must be available for the full six-week program
• Must commit to implementing the instructional module in the following academic year

Twelve high school or community college educators will be selected for the program.

• Online application
• Personal statement – Briefly describe how you plan to use this research experience in your professional development and your interest in implementing the instructional module in your course curriculum.
• Resume or CV
• Two letters of reference:
  • One from a school administrator (principal, chair or director)
  • One from another professional or colleague

No transcripts required.

• Submit the online application. Applications usually open in January each year.
• You will need to create an account on Research.gov to complete the application. Consult the ETAP Help Desk at etaphelp@nsf.gov with questions.
• Submit all required documents by April 1.

• The RET team will review application materials and evaluate whether you meet program requirements and criteria.
• We also consider whether high school or community college educators are eligible to work in the U.S. and whether they:
• Teach STEM subjects in marginalized communities or to underrepresented students
• Are marginalized educators teaching STEM subjects
• The RET team will conduct a phone interview with selected applicants.
• We will notify all applicants of decisions by early April.