Research Experiences for Teachers in Materials Science: A Case Study

Authors

Michelle A. Strand, Southeast Community College- Milford, Milford, NE
Steve Wignall, Seward High School, Seward, NE
Diandra Leslie-Pelecky, University of Nebraska -- LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2005

Comments

Published in Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. Vol. 861E. Copyright © 2005 Materials Research Society. Used by permission.

Abstract

The National Science Education Standards encourage teachers to become involved in research as ‘representatives of science in the classroom’. The Research Experiences for Teachers program affiliated with the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center at the University of Nebraska involves teachers in research on nanoscale magnetic and electronic structures over a summer. Two teachers and a sponsoring researcher share their experiences and what they believe are necessary elements for successful RET experiences.