Sustainable Physics: From Subatomic to the Cosmos

Thank you for your interest in the Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program in Interdisciplinary Materials at Penn State.

This program will return in summer 2022.

(Note:  Please do not be confused by the heading above.  This web page is simply being hosted by our partner REU program – for undergraduates. To return to the RET program site, see the RET Fellows Program navigation tabs to the right and above.)

Application Details:  In addition to completing the application form below, please…

(1)  upload the following documents:

• Your resume
• A student demographic profile (optional)
• A sample of a lesson you have designed and implemented in your classroom

(2) arrange to have two letters of recommendation, including one from your school principal, mailed or e-mailed directly to Kristin Dreyer at the address below.

If you prefer, you can also print and send a copy of this application to the same address.

Kristin Dreyer
Pennsylvania State University
104 Davey Lab, Box #C91
University Park, PA 16802

E-mail: kad4@psu.edu

Deadline:  All application forms and supporting materials are due by [TBD: ~ April 2022].

RET 2020 Application

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Please list degrees earned, date earned, College/University at which degree was obtained and discipline (Major/Minor) of the degree. List in reverse chronological order. Include any other relevant training received including prior RETs (or similar programs).

Why do you wish to participate in the RET program in Interdisciplinary Materials at Penn State? *

Please let us know what do you hope to gain personally, as well as professionally (for your class) from this RET?

Please tell us your long term and short term professional goals related to science education. *

What experience do you have in developing instructional materials for use in your classroom? Give an example. *

Describe your student’s needs in science and technology. How will your participation in this RET Program help you in addressing these? What would you hope to take back to your classroom from the RET program? Please be specific. *

What do you think you can contribute to the RET Program? *

We like to try to tailor the details of the program based on teacher interest. Is there any specific content you are interested in learning, pedagogical skill or experimental tool/technique for personal or classroom interest? *

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Please upload your resume here. *

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Please upload your student demographic profile (optional)

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Please upload a sample of a lesson you have designed and implemented in your classroom *

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