" Being involved in the American Institute of Chemical Engineering has helped me discover some of the amazing opportunities MSU students have after graduation."
Brian LaFleur (Class of 2013)

Welcome to The Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Site

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What is RET?

The Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Site on Bio-Inspired Technology and Systems (BITS) aims to train a cadre of leaders of middle and high school teachers in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by engaging them in cutting-edge research in diverse areas, such as artificial muscles, robotic fish, biosensors, biomechanics, biofuels, digital evolution, and biomolecular engineering.

       What are the goals of RET?

  • To train High School and Middle School STEM teachers in developing student confidence and skills to succeed in a global market.
  • To form a strong partnership between MSU, NSF ERC for WIMS, school districts, and industry on advanced pre-college science and engineering education.
  • To develop and implement innovative curriculum by translating cutting-edge curriculum education from the University into classrooms.
 
 
This grant was made possible by the National Science Foundation as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).