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
June 30, 2008 – August 8, 2008 (full-time), plus 2 follow-up workshops during 2008/09 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 [PDF, 91KB] form.
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