For high school STEM teachers and community college faculty
Applications accepted January 15, 2026 – April 10, 2026
This RET is a paid summer research opportunity for high school STEM teachers and community college faculty. Teachers are trained and mentored by Boston University faculty and graduate students as they engage in authentic engineering research projects. Teachers develop their research skills and gain improved understanding of science concepts, technology applications, and potential career paths for their students.
Participants will also develop an original curricular lesson or activity related to their research experience, to be taught in their classrooms and published online at TeachEngineering.org.
Our six-week program provides a $13,000 stipend and $2000 for classroom teaching supplies. Following successful completion of the summer program, teachers will receive 180 Professional Development Points from BU’s Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. A parking pass or MBTA card will also be provided.
Born and raised in Costa Rica, Lea Hebert is now a junior at Grambling State University studying Biology. From doing experiments with her little sister as a child to studying Biomechanics in college, she has always been passionate about using science to help others. This summer, Lea worked in the Tissue Microfabrication Lab under PI […]
Courtney Chavez is a freshman studying Computer Science and Math at Oregon State University. During her time as an REU, she enjoyed further exploring her creative passion for combining math and science. Originally from New Mexico, Courtney was excited to enjoy Boston’s beaches and the Charles River. This summer, Courtney worked in the Ranzani […]
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