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Application for RET

Thank you for applying to the University of Kansas Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) program called ECO-WATER!   

Application Deadline: February 18, 2019  

Program Dates:  June 3 to July 12, 2019 (6 weeks total; 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, July 4-5 off) 

Program Location:  Lawrence, KS

Questions? Email Claudia Bode (bode@ku.edu)

Program Details: cebc.ku.edu/ret

Assessment: A research study is underway to see if this program is effective. Click here to learn more.

To apply: Complete the online application form below. Be prepared to include:

  1. A personal statement addressing why you are interested in participating in this program, what you hope to learn or gain, how this program will impact your classroom(s), and any additional information that you want to share with the reviewers. Allowed file types: pdf, doc, docx (~1 page).
  2. Letter of Reference: Ask a colleague who knows you well (such as your Principal) to write a letter of recommendation for you and then email or mail it directly to: 

Claudia Bode, PhD
1501 Wakarusa Dr., Bldg A, Room 110
Lawrence, KS  66047-1803
Phone:  785-864-1647; E-mail; bode@ku.edu

What grade(s) and class(es) will you teach in the coming year?
Select your top 3 research topics. If you have no preference, select "all of the above". We will do our best to match you with a project that relates to your interests if you are selected to participate in the program.
Please address the following questions: Why are you interested in participating in this program? What do you hope to learn or gain from this program? How will this program impact your classroom(s)? Is there any additional information that the reviewers should be award of? If you participated in our past KU RET program (known as RET:SHIFT), describe why you want to participate again and what you hope to gain.
Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf doc docx.
Do you give us permission to share your application with faculty and staff members and NSF staff affiliated with this program?
Enter the name, email address and phone number of the person who will supply a letter of reference for you. This person should be a colleague, principal or comparable authority who knows you well that can describe your teaching practices and how you might benefit from participating in this program. Please ask the reference to directly email the letter to Claudia Bode, bode@ku.edu.
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CEBC Calendar

August 14, Wednesday - Mandatory Safety Meeting 
9:00 a.m., CEBC Seminar Room (bldg. B room 104)
This meeting is mandatory for all CEBC researchers working at 1501 Wakarusa

October 7 & 8 - Industry Advisory Board Fall Meeting
Monday - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hilton DoubleTree Hotel, 200 McDonald Drive, Lawrence, KS
Tuesday - 8:00 a.m. to noon at CEBC Complex, 1501 Wakarusa Drive, Lawrence, KS

 

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