Paid Opportunity for Middle and High School Teachers: Research Experience for Teachers - Global STEM

Are you interested in learning more about the field of engineering and its impact on humanity?  Would you like to engage in experiences that make you a better global citizen, and increase your intercultural competence? Do you love working with others to develop innovative STEM lessons and activities that can be shared with other teachers?

If so, please consider applying for the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Teachers: Global STEM – Appropriate Technology for Developing Communities Program.  

Applications are due by Friday, October 13, 2023

This paid, year-long program, is a collaboration between the University of Dayton (UD) and Central State University (CSU) and includes the following:

• Program kickoff over Zoom: November 14 from 6-8pm
• Half-day, in-person or virtual orientation sessions, with in-person sessions held on the UD or CSU campus: January 20, February 17 and April 6, 2024 from 9am-1pm
  • During these sessions, the participants will engage with faculty from UD and CSU in laboratory experiences related to human-centered design, appropriate technology, sustainability, prepare for their international immersion and participate in activities designed to help them further develop their intercultural competence.
• Research bootcamp on UD or CSU campus: June 17-21, 2024 from 9am-4pm
  • Engage with faculty from UD and CSU in laboratory experiences and visit industry sites and community organizations engaged in human- centered design, appropriate technology and sustainability.
• International immersion: June 23-July 11, 2024
  • Participants will travel to Ecuador and engage with the Tandana Foundation on community identified projects related to human centered design, appropriate technology and sustainability.
• Curriculum workshop on UD or CSU campus: July 15 - 26, 2024 from 9am-4pm
  • Work under the guidance of a curriculum coach to develop STEM lessons and activities that will be submitted to TeachEngineering for publication.
• Follow-up activities: October 5 and November 16, 2024 from 9am-noon
  • Piloting and revising lessons, and engaging in Saturday Research Sessions at UD or CSU.
• Final Design Symposium: December, 2024

*Dates subject to change

Participating teachers are provided with a $5,500 stipend, funds to purchase supplies for their classroom and will earn the Global Competence Certificate. Pre-service teachers are provided with a $2,500 stipend, funds to purchase supplies for their future classroom and will earn the Global Competence Certificate. Additionally, all travel costs associated with the international immersion are covered by this program.  

Applications are now open through October 13.  Applications require that you submit a resume and letter of recommendation.  

Successful applicants must:

• Make a full commitment to participating in all aspects of the program.
• Make a full commitment to a 3-week immersive experience, including completing all travel prep (vaccinations, passport, visa, etc., and participating in the orientation sessions, bootcamp, curriculum workshop and research days).
• Possess an adventurous spirit with an openness to and curiosity about other cultures, especially in low resourced areas.
• Be willing to travel without typical creature comforts.
• Be open to individual and group reflection activities that promote personal and professional growth during the year.

Applications are due by friday, October 13, 2023