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Research Experience for Teachers
RET Program Summer 2008
 Montana State University Department of Physics seeks one or two highly-motivated K-12 or
community college teachers to participate in our National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Program.
Projects will focus on physics and materials science. Examples include:
- studies of superconductors and colossal magnetoresistive materials
- magnetic films and nanostructures
- measurements using electron paramagnetic resonance
- film growth dynamics
- designing piezoelectric actuators for motion control for space applications
- forensic, biofilm, and corrosion research using imaging and chemical analysis techniques
- applied optics, optical storage and quantum computing
Our goal is that the chosen project can be carried over into the classroom,
so that students can profit from the experience.
 Surrounded by spectacular mountains, Bozeman lies at an elevation of 5000 feet in the Gallatin valley, only 80 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. The summer months in Montana offer unparalleled opportunities for biking, hiking, backpacking, fly fishing, whitewater rafting and back country trail riding. For visitor and campus information visit http://www.montana.edu/level2/other.html
Dates -
10 weeks (2nd June 2008 - 8th August 2008). Applications deadline is February 27th, 2008.
Financial Support - A stipend close to the participant’s monthly salary will be provided, within
our budgetary restrictions. Some travel and housing funds are available.
Eligibility - Participants must be K-12 or community college teachers and citizens or permanent
residents of the USA. Applications from underrepresented groups are particularly welcomed.
Housing – Reasonably-priced, furnished and unfurnished apartments are available on campus. For more information see Family and Graduate Housing.
Application - Interested parties should submit a letter and resume via email or post to:
Prof. John J Neumeier
NSF RET Program
Dept. of Physics
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717
Phone: (406) 994-6171
Fax: (406) 994-4452
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