Award Abstract #0807286
RET Site: Science and Mechatronics Aided Research for Teachers (SMART)

NSF Org:	EEC Division of Engineering Education and Centers
Initial Amendment Date:	August 18, 2008
Latest Amendment Date:	November 9, 2009
Award Number:	0807286
Award Instrument:	Continuing grant
Program Manager:	Mary Poats EEC Division of Engineering Education and Centers ENG Directorate for Engineering
Start Date:	January 1, 2009
Expires:	December 31, 2011 (Estimated)
Awarded Amount to Date:	$333334
Investigator(s):	Vikram Kapila vkapila@poly.edu (Principal Investigator)
Sponsor:	Polytechnic University of New York Six Metrotech Center Brooklyn, NY 11201 718/260-3550
NSF Program(s):	RES EXP FOR TEACHERS(RET)-SITE
Field Application(s):
Program Reference Code(s):	SMET, 9177, 115E
Program Element Code(s):	1359

ABSTRACT

This award provides funding for a 3 year continuing award to support a Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering Site program at the Polytechnic University of New York entitled, "RET Site: Science and Mechatronics Aided Research for Teachers", under the direction of Dr. Vikram Kapila.

This Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering Site will provide a professional development opportunity to 10 high school teachers per year (total of 30 teachers) in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). These teachers will work with and be mentored by Dr. Kapila and three senior personnel as they conduct inquiry-based, hands-on, engineering research in the exciting field of mechatronics during six-week long summer workshops.

The project will benefit the teachers by reinforcing their science and math skills; enriching their STEM experience through exposure to real world engineering research; developing and honing their research, communication and presentation skills; and providing them opportunities to network with STEM educators.

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