2024 CIERA RET Application
Research Experiences for Teachers
https://ciera.northwestern.edu/programs/ret/

Northwestern University’s Baxter Center for Science Education (BCSE) and Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) are inviting high school STEM teachers to apply for their summer Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) program. Four outstanding teachers will be selected to gain hands-on research experience working alongside CIERA astronomers and BCSE curriculum experts. Teachers will participate in cutting-edge research projects using Python programming, attend scientific lectures, and take part in curriculum-development workshops aligned with NGSS. The RET program aims to help teachers bring their research experiences from the cosmos into their classrooms.

Teachers are paid a stipend of $6,000 after completion of the program.

Program dates: JUNE 10 - JULY 19

Application deadline: APRIL 7th, 2024

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Email *
First Name *
Last Name *
Phone Number *
Name of School *
School Address *
What subject(s) and grade(s) do you currently teach, or will teach next year? What subject(s) and grade(s) have you taught in the past? *

Please describe any past experience with programming. This can be everything from using a programming language like Python, Java, or C and using the command line to using Excel spreadsheets or editing html on a personal blog. Please note that previous experience is not necessary for this program, but an interest and willingness to learn is.

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What interests you in astronomy and astrophysics, and in this program in particular? Please briefly describe any relevant background or experiences. Please note that previous research experience is absolutely NOT required. *

One of the focuses of the RET program is developing innovative, hands-on, inquiry-based curriculum related to modern scientific research. Please describe a curriculum piece that you have recently used or wish to develop that has one or more of these characteristics.


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What are one or two things that you hope to take away from this program and bring back to the classroom? *
Have you ever participated in an RET program before? Please briefly describe the program in a sentence or two. *

How did you hear about this program?

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Do you have any potential schedule conflicts during the timeframe of the program?
We try to be as flexible and accommodating as possible. Portions of the program could be completed remotely.
Program dates: JUNE 10 - JULY 19
Generally 10am-4pm, plus/minus an hour.
Please provide any additional information that might be useful in evaluating your application.
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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