UTC RAVE Alert

Research Experiences for Teachers

RET Summer Research Project
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NSF-Funded Collaborative Research: Noyce RESS in Microelectronics 

& Artificial Intelligence to Empower STEM Teachers

Summer Program: June 1–July 10, 2026

Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (1 hour break) - Fridays (as needed) | 3-day virtual orientation prior to program

Application Deadline: March 25, 2026 - Apply individually; list a project partner if applicable

Program Perks:

  • Stipend: $8,000
  • PBL Materials and Supplies: $1500
  • Other including travel support for presenting at conferences (if applicable)

About the Program:

  • Open to STEM middle and high school teachers in Bradley, Hamilton, and Walker Counties
  • Engage students in real-world engineering, microelectronics, and AI
  • Build confidence teaching emerging technologies through hands-on learning
  • Leave with ready-to-use, standards-aligned PBL lessons designed for your classroom
  • Receive continued coaching and support to successfully implement PBL during the school year

Question? Contact:  Raga Ahmed, PhD at [email protected]

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Award Nos. 2450224 and 2450225. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

Application: NSF Noyce Research Experiences in STEM Settings 

Have you reached out to another teacher (not limited to your school) and selected them as a partner for this experience? You are highly encouraged to select a partner, and it is best if that partner in turn names you as their partner.
Submit an essay of 250-500 words. You may title your essay ‘Expected Enhancement Impact on Classroom Curriculum’. Other relevant essay title you choose are acceptable. In your essay, describe why you are interested in this Noyce RESS program: explain in what way you expect to enhance your curriculum after exposure to current engineering research, research methods and tools, smart technologies, various engineering and data analysis fundamentals, etc; explain how you expect other teachers can benefit from your experience for their professional development. It is highly recommended that you also provide the link to one or two references who would recommend you for this opportunity.
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Supporters & Collaborators

Hamilton, Bradley and Walker County School Logos
Industry Partners
Blue Bay Automation Peak Performance Public Education Foundation Roper Corporation Scientic, Inc. Qubitekk, Inc. (formerly)
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Center for Excellence and Innovation in Education (and National Rural Education Association) College of Engineering and Computer Science Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research School of Education Quantum Node Lab
UTC Student Organizations
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), UTC Chapter Mechatronics Club at UTC National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), UTC Chapter Society of Women Engineers, UTC Chapter

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