NSF Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) on Sensors and Machine Learning
RET Summer 2024 Schedule: May 28 – June 28, 2024
Application form: COMING SOON
“Teachers participating in 2020 Sensip RET program”
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The SenSIP RET program allows local, STEM-focused K-12 teachers and community college faculty to participate in cutting-edge sensor and machine learning research. Teachers engage in curriculum development and design and implement lesson plans on project research focusing on areas of machine learning for several applications including health, sustainability, and energy.
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2021 SenSIP RET Project Descriptions
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Additional Program Information
Activities Summer Session 2020
Activities Summer Session 2021
Activities Summer Session 2022
Activities Summer Session 2023
Program Overview
The RET program is hosted by the SenSIP center which is an industry-university cooperative research center (I/UCRC) sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and its industry members. SenSIP’s mission is to develop sensor and machine learning innovations for a variety of applications including health, security, and sustainability. Specific applications include:
- Machine Learning for Energy Studies and Solar Arrays
- Signal processing and AI algorithms for Health Diagnostics
- Machine Learning and DSP for Communications
- Imaging and Vision Applications to Smart Cameras
- Machine Learning for Flexible Sensors
We are seeking K-12 and community college teachers that are interested in engaging with the SenSIP Center in these areas through a program supported by NSF that provides stipends for teacher training. The summer Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program in the SenSIP laboratories at the ASU campus will provide an opportunity for teachers to directly participate in research as well as develop a related lesson plan that they will take back and incorporate into their own classroom in the coming academic year.
Program Dates
May 30, 2023 – June 30, 2023
Program Benefits
- $6000 stipend
- Additional support (up to $1000) for classroom supplies, upon completed implementation report
- Curriculum development support during the summer
- Closing reception
- Support for lesson plan implementation during the school year
Program Eligibility
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- K- 12 STEM teacher or community college STEM faculty
- Ability to work 40 hours per week for the entire 5-week program
- Teachers (or those serving students) with disabilities, veterans, and those from diverse groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM programs are encouraged to apply
How to Apply
Complete the online application form.
As part of the application process, be prepared to upload the following in PDF format:
- A brief resume/CV
- A professional letter of recommendation(department chair, principal, colleague, etc.)
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