TRIPSS - RET Site in Biophotonics Sensors and Systems

Trustees Of Boston University, Boston

Investigators

Abstract

This award provides funding for a three year continuing award to support a Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering Site program at Boston University (BU) entitled, "TRIPSS-RET Site in Biophotonics Sensors and Systems", under the direction of Dr. Michael F. Ruane. The goal of this RET in Engineering program is to provide professional development of STEM leaders (10 elementary and pre-service teachers per year for three years, 30 in total) through research experiences and instructional innovations. It will involve diverse groups of K-12 teachers in STEM teaching in biophotonics, 2) immerse teachers in interdisciplinary, supportive biophotonics research groups, 3) train teachers to plan and conduct classsroom teaching based on biophotonics, and 4) connect teachers with local researchers, research faculty, NSF REU students, GK-12 fellows and faculy from two Engineering Research Centers (ERCs) as well as regional STEM networks.