Paper on Teacher Research and Student Achievement Published in Science
The October 16, 2009 issue of Science Magazine published a paper entitled "Teachers' Participation in Research Programs Improves Their Students' Achievement in Science." The National Science Foundation has issued a press release announcing the paper.
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RET Meetings at NSTA Philadelphia
2010
March 18-21
Philadelphia
NSF Research Experiences for Teachers Network Meeting
3/18/2009 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel - Grand Salon G
[Thursday]
This informal session provides an opportunity for networking among former RET participants and program administrators representative of a variety of programs and geographic locations; provides an opportunity for sharing classroom connections, successes, and obstacles "back in the classroom"; and discusses useful professional development and other programmatic strong points.
Research Experience for Teachers (RET) Poster Session/Reception
3/18/2009 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel - Grand Salon G
[Thursday]
RET programs, found at many universities throughout the country, are changing the face of science education in the United States and abroad. This session will provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about research conducted by RET participants across the country and to get information on upcoming opportunities.
Please visit http://www.nsta.org to register for the conference.
Limited travel awards are available for current and former RET's to participate in these sessions.
Please complete the following on-line application if you are interested in attending either meeting and/or would like to apply for travel support.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PNKGH5X
Travel awards in the amount of $500 will be distributed at the meeting. Session participants will be required to bring their poster and/or lessons developed.
Information re: previous NSTA RET meetings can be found at www.ret.neu.edu
Please feel free to contact Claire Duggan if you have any questions : c.duggan@neu.edu
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Program evaluation instruments developed by the RET Community are now available. To access them, click the Evaluation button on the menu bar.
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RET Surveys used for multi-site assessment
Several programs participated in a multi-site evaluation utilizing post-program teacher and mentor surveys. To view the summarized data, click here for the 2009 Post-Program Teacher Survey. Click here for the 2009 Post-Program Mentor Survey.
| 1.1.2008 | It is with great sadness to report the passing of Dr. Marni Goldman. There was no one more supportive of the RET concept and community than Marni. She was one of the chief organizers of the three national RET Conferences as well as the original administrator of this website. She will be greatly missed by the RET Community, her family, friends and colleagues. http://www.marnigoldmanmemorial.com/ |
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Echinacea Research Project Glencoe, IL, National January 5, 2009 |
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Astronomy Research Based Science Education Tucson, AZ, National |
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory RET Program Tallahassee, FL, National June 8, 2009 National High Magnetic Field Lab |
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NOAA Teacher at Sea Program Silver Spring, MD, National |
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ARMADA Project Narragansett, RI, National |
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Frontiers in Physiology Bethesda, MD, National April 1, 2009 |
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Polar TREC - Teachers & Researchers Exploring & Collaborating Fairbanks, AK, National December 22, 2008 |
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Science Inquiry for Teachers Program Tallahassee, National June 22, 2009 |
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Research Experiences for Teachers Birmingham, Alabama May 19, 2008 |