NSF Research Experiences for Teachers

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Inquiry-based Bioengineering Research and Design Experiences for Middle-School Teachers

Terri Camesano and Kristen Billiar, co-PIs

Description

For this program, WPI will recruit a total of 21 middle-school science teachers (7 per year) primarily from Worcester Public Schools to participate in a 6-week long intensive summer research experience in the Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center at Gateway Park, a newly constructed facility that houses all of WPI's research facilities in bioengineering. Teachers will work alongside faculty and graduate students, participating in high-level research projects in fields such as tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and infection control on biomaterials. The long-term goals of WPI's RET in Engineering Site program are to motivate and improve middle school student-learning in engineering and establish a collaborative partnership between the Worcester middle-school teachers and WPI engineering faculty through inquiry-based experiences in bioengineering.

Teacher Role

For information on teacher's role and time commitment go to Role of Teacher and Time Commitment.

Faculty & Research

For information on participating faculty members and research areas go to Faculty Mentors and Research Areas.

Target Participants

Middle-school science or mathematics teachers with an interest in biomedical engineering and inquiry-based learning techniques.

Compensation

For information on pay, graduate credits, professional development, etc. go to Logistics and Benefits.

Program Dates **note: the starting and end dates may be delayed due to the large number of snow days**

June 24, 2009 – August 4, 2009 (40hr per week, flexible hours), plus 2 follow-up workshops during 2009/10 school year (dates and times TBD)

Location

Life Science and Bioengineering Center at Gateway Park
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Questions

Please contact Prof. Camesano at terric@wpi.edu, or you may call Ms. Felicia Vidito at +1-508-831-5250.

Application

Download and complete the Application form (pdf, 73 kb)

Please note:  Sending in your application early will give you better consideration for this program.  We suggest you apply by March 10th.  Applications will be accepted after that time, but we will make decisions on a rolling basis.”

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