Past RET Program Links and Schedule

During the 6-week program, teachers engage in research in a materials research lab at Penn State University. Additional activities include materials and nano-science workshops, scientific seminars, notebook and safety training, and weekly group meetings for discussion. Additionally, a particular focus on “sustainability” related connections to the science laboratory will be incorporated into these activities.  The summer program culminates with a symposium where teachers present their accomplishments via a 5 minute presentation and a poster.

RET Links:

2022 RET Program Flier / Announcement (PDF)

2019 RET_Schedule (for reference; PDF)

Research related links:

• Physics Department
• Center for Nanoscale Science  (NSF funded MRSEC)
• Chemistry Department
• Materials Science and Engineering Department
• Engineering Science and Mechanics
• Research Archive
  • Research projects from previous years
• Training Links:
  • Volunteer Training
  • Laboratory Safety training website

RET teaching/pedagogy related links:

PSU MRSEC Mini-Grant

teachengineering.org ( a wealth of STEM lesson plans and RET vetted activities)

UNL MRSEC http://mrsec.unl.edu/teachers

Campus resources and info:

• Penn State Library
• online campus map
• RET housing and housing amenities.
• How to get to campus from airport (you can also ask your summer mentor for a lift)
• How to get wireless internet (and free visitor wireless)
• How to get wired internet access (You are a new resident – follow those instructions, bring an Ethernet cable)
• Parking (passes are available via the Penn State Parking Office; names must be provided in advance)
• Campus Life:  Hetzel Union Building (HUB) – Robeson Center Resources
• Fitness Facilities
•  Food (grocery stores, etc):
  • McLanahans (corner convenience store)
  • Farmer’s Market Tuesday’s and Fridays on Locust Lane
  •  Giant (food), Weis(food),  Walmart , Trader Joe’s  (on the V route)
  •  International Market, 328 S Allen St, State College, PA 16801 
  • Online menus for downtown restaurants : http://www.lionmenus.com/
  • You won’t be eligible for a meal plan, but you can deposit funds on your ID card and receive a 10% discount at the main eateries on campus. See:  www.foodservices.psu.edu/IDCard/LionCash/Overview.cfm.

Neighborhood map showing points of interest:

Local Links:

• Centre Daily Times
• www.collegian.psu.edu
• Schlow Public Library
• Centre Region Parks
• www.centreorchestra.org
• www.pacentrestage.psu.edu