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Research Experience for STEM Teachers

This program [funded through our Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) grant 2008-2012] provided middle and high school STEM teachers an intensive 6-week research experience (~40 hours/week) under the direction of a Furman math or science faculty mentor. Teachers were directed in carrying out unique, individualized research projects resulting in scientific presentation at the RET poster session (held in mid-July) and curricular connection at their home school during the following academic year.  A $3000 stipend was provided and participants were eligible to enroll in a graduate level PD course connected to their research (variable credit 4-6 hours).  

While the HHMI funding for this program will end in August 2012, individuals with an interest in participating in a program of this type are encouraged to inquire about opportunities for the upcoming summer: 

John Kaup, PhD 
Coordinator of Science Education 
john.kaup@furman.edu 
864-294-3773

RET Brochure     

2012: Research Descriptions 
2011: Research Descriptions

Participants 2010 2011 2012

Click on the titles below for a poster presentation of the completed research projects.

2010

Stacy Fuentes, Southside High School, Investigating the Formation of DNA Adducts of Cr(III) Diimine Transition Metal Complexes Using Agarose Gel Electrophoresis 


Ray Tedder, Dorman High School, Determining the Viability of Propylene Carbonate as a Safer Solvent for the Molecular Mass Determination of Polyethylene Terephthalate 

Bryan Nyvall, Eastside High School, Understanding the Interactions and Effects of PAR-1 Activation, as well as, the Effects of Neuropsin on Developing Chick Embryo Spinal Cord Nerve Cells 


2011 

Erin EuDaly, Travelers Rest  High School, Actual Examples of the Scientific Method

Grace McKnight, Greenville Middle Academy, The Impact of Point-Source Pollution on the Concentration and Distribution of Escherichia Coli in a Stream Draining an Urban Watershed

Marsha Winston, Woodmont High School, Production of Polyethylene Terephthalate Using a Nonmetallic Catalyst  

Angela Keel, Woodmont Middle Academy, Integrating GIS and Spatial Thinking into K-12 Curriculum 


 Joshua M. Branham, Eastside High School, Synthesis of Polyethylene Terephthalate Using a Nonmetallic Catalyst           

   
Callie Van Koughnett, PAR-1 Alters Morphology of Schwann Cells as Assessed by Cytoskeletal Staining 

Kevin Hawkins, Travelers Rest High School, Utilizing Spatial Math to Enhance Secondary Mathematics Instruction

Sarah B. Sams, Sequence of a Novel AhR1Gene in the Brain of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) 

 

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