NSF LogoNSF Award Abstract - #0502310

SDSM &T RET Site: Inspiring Educators in Rural America through Research


NSF Org EEC
Intial Amendment Date May 9, 2005
Latest Amendment Date May 9, 2005
Award Number 0502310
Award Instrument Standard Grant
Program Manager Mary Poats
EEC Division of Engineering Education and Centers
ENG Directorate for Engineering
Start Date May 15, 2005
Expires April 30, 2008 (Estimated)
Awarded Amount to Date $440523
Investigator(s) Robb Winter robb.winter@sdsmt.edu(Principal Investigator)
Brant Miller (Co-Principal Investigator)
Sponsor South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
501 East Saint Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701 605/394-1205
NSF Program(s) HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Field Application(s)
Program Reference Code(s) SMET,9177,9150,1359
Program Element Code(s) 1360

Abstract

This award provides funding for a three year standard award to support a Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Site program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T) entitled, "SDSM&T RET Site: Inspiring Educators in Rural America through Research," under the direction of Dr. Robb M. Winter. This program will provide ten sixth through twelfth grade teachers (RET Research Assistants) the opportunity to work side-by-side with undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty mentors in the exciting enterprise of research in areas such as materials science and engineering, biology, and environmental science.

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