Program Details
Be sure to check out our Frequently Asked Questions page, too
Eligibility
Pre- or in-service elementary teachers (USA Citizens Only).
Stipend and Expenses
Each participating teacher receives a $6,000 stipend.
In addition, housing and meals are provided, and teachers will also receive support for travel. Research and other program expenses are covered.
Housing and meals are available on campus; otherwise, a modest housing/meal allowance will be provided.
Schedule and format
This is a six-week, in-person program that takes place in Bozeman, Montana.
The 2023 program begins Monday, June 26 through Friday, Aug. 4 (weekdays only).
This is essentially a full-time research commitment for six weeks (program calendar below), though schedule exceptions may be possible in consultation with the research mentor and RET Program leadership.
In addition to research, participants will engage in weekly curriculum development workshops and interactive off-campus tours of industrial and cultural sites.
Monday
|
Tuesday
|
Wednesday
|
Thursday
|
Friday
|
---|---|---|---|---|
June 26 Orientation/Meet Research Mentors. Out-of-town participants may check in to campus housing on Sunday, June 25. |
June 27 Orientation/Meet Research Mentors |
June 28 Begin Research |
June 29
|
June 30 Research Plans Submitted |
July 3
|
July 4 Holiday |
July 5
|
July 6 Workshop/tour |
July 7 Research Plans Revised |
July 10
|
July 11
|
July 12
|
July 13 Workshop/tour |
July 14
|
July 17 |
July 18
|
July 19
|
July 20 Workshop/tour |
July 21
|
July 24 |
July 25
|
July 26
|
July 27 Workshop/tour |
July 28 Prepare SSI Presentations |
July 31 STEM Summer |
Aug. 1 SSI |
Aug. 2 SSI |
Aug. 3 Finalize Research/Curricula |
Aug. 4 Finalize Research/Curricula |
Be sure to check out our Frequently Asked Questions page, too
This project is supported by award #2055138 from the National Science Foundation.