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NSF Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science Grant Opportunity

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for the Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Directorates for Engineering (ENG) and Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) - Program Overview: - Provides authentic summer research experiences for K-14 educators - Fosters collaboration between universities, community colleges, school districts, and industry partners - Eligibility Requirements: - Open to accredited U.S. institutions of higher education (IHEs), including community colleges and minority-serving institutions - Principal investigator must be a full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty member in engineering or computer science - Special encouragement for institutions serving persons with disabilities - Funding Details: - Minimum award: $600,000 - Total program funding: $5,800,000 - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers requested - Focus is on research and educational activities, not product procurement - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on institutional eligibility and faculty leadership - Encouragement for minority-serving and disability-focused institutions to apply

Description

The Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science program supports authentic summer research experiences for K-14 educators to foster long-term collaborations between universities, community colleges, school districts, and industry partners. The program focuses on a reciprocal exchange of expertise between K-14 educators and research faculty and industry mentors. Educators will enhance their scientific disciplinary knowledge in engineering or computer science and translate their research experiences into classroom activities and curricula to broaden student participation in computing and engineering pathways. Hosting research faculty will deepen their understanding of classroom practices, curricula, pedagogy, and K-14 educational environments.

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