Research Internships for Science Educators (RISE) program
Overview
Each summer, we organize paid research internships designed to increase science teachers’ content knowledge and interest in biomedical research to impact teacher effectiveness through inquiry-based research experiences. This program is open to all Baltimore City high school science teachers interested in working in our lab and other labs on the UMD College Park campus. Through this experience, science teachers will have a better understanding of the research at the intersection of engineering and biomedical science. Working in partnership with the College of Education, we will also provide support and dedicated time for RISE interns to develop lab-based activities that align with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for high school science classes in the district.
Each summer, we organize paid research internships designed to increase science teachers’ content knowledge and interest in biomedical research to impact teacher effectiveness through inquiry-based research experiences. This program is open to all Baltimore City high school science teachers interested in working in our lab and other labs on the UMD College Park campus. Through this experience, science teachers will have a better understanding of the research at the intersection of engineering and biomedical science. Working in partnership with the College of Education, we will also provide support and dedicated time for RISE interns to develop lab-based activities that align with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for high school science classes in the district.
Program Structure
Teachers joining the RISE program will gain 3 weeks of research experience (July 5th – 28th) in Dr. Duncan's laboratory and other participating labs on campus. Teachers will be paired with a graduate student or postdoctoral fellow in host labs to embark on a 3-week research project (4 hours per day, Mon-Thurs). Up to 3 research internships will be offered each summer in the areas of biomanufacturing, bionanotechnology, and quantitative biology. As part of the program, a weekly round-table discussion will be organized by Dr. Duncan. In Week 3, teachers will work with participating faculty and facilitators from the College of Education to develop new in-class demonstrations and activities inspired by what they have learned during their time in the laboratory. At the close of their internship, participants will present their research and new educational demonstrations.
Teachers joining the RISE program will gain 3 weeks of research experience (July 5th – 28th) in Dr. Duncan's laboratory and other participating labs on campus. Teachers will be paired with a graduate student or postdoctoral fellow in host labs to embark on a 3-week research project (4 hours per day, Mon-Thurs). Up to 3 research internships will be offered each summer in the areas of biomanufacturing, bionanotechnology, and quantitative biology. As part of the program, a weekly round-table discussion will be organized by Dr. Duncan. In Week 3, teachers will work with participating faculty and facilitators from the College of Education to develop new in-class demonstrations and activities inspired by what they have learned during their time in the laboratory. At the close of their internship, participants will present their research and new educational demonstrations.
Financial support
RISE interns will receive a stipend of $2500 (including support for classroom supplies) and access to parking on campus. All materials & reagents needed for their research will be provided by their host lab.
RISE interns will receive a stipend of $2500 (including support for classroom supplies) and access to parking on campus. All materials & reagents needed for their research will be provided by their host lab.
Interested in joining?
High schools and/or individual instructors interested in participating should contact Dr. Gregg Duncan (gaduncan[AT]umd.edu) directly for further information. Interested applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until the end of May.
High schools and/or individual instructors interested in participating should contact Dr. Gregg Duncan (gaduncan[AT]umd.edu) directly for further information. Interested applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until the end of May.