The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at the
University
of Massachusetts, Amherst is soliciting applications for a Research
Experiences
for Teachers program in the summer of 2002, from middle school and high
school
teachers.
Four teachers will be selected to participate in team research at the
Silvio O.
Conte Center for Polymer Research. Participants will perform research as a
team
and develop teaching modules to transfer their experience to their
classroom.
The teachers will be able to select a research topic from a broad spectrum
of
topics in the chemistry, physics or engineering of polymers. Example of
projects
under consideration are nanomembranes, crystallization in confined
geometries,
sensors, and polymer deformation.
The program has a flexible duration as teachers can participate from 5-8
weeks.
Benefits include a salary of $1,000 per week, up to $1,000 to defray housing
or
commuter costs, six graduate credits, and a least 80 PDPs.
Please send a one page resume along with a paragraph describing how a
research
experience could benefit your teaching. Electronic or hard copy applications
are
acceptable. The deadline for receipt of applications is April 1, 2001.
Gregory M. Dabkowski
UMass-PSE-Conte
Amherst, MA. 01003
fax-413-545-0082