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Summer Research Program for K-12 Science or Math Teachers
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota

The department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota is offering a five week summer research program for K-12 science teachers. Research projects are available in a variety of research areas, including:

• medical device design
• air quality and pollution control
• engines and diesel research
• flow visualization and turbulence
• computational heat transfer
• MEMS and nanotechnology
• tissue engineering
• manufacturing systems and operations research

Sample projects can be found at the undergraduate summer research program site.

Teacher participants choose a research project from one of these areas and work closely with faculty and graduate students. Weekly lunch seminars and workshops cover topics in engineering and ethics. Participants will receive an $800/week stipend and access to computer laboratories, libraries and recreational facilities.

Program dates: June 9 - August 9, 2008
(participants will select 5 or 6 weeks during this period.)
Application deadline: February 15, 2008
Applicants will be notified of acceptance by March 17, 2008
application (pdf)


Contact Information:
Prof. Sue Mantell or Prof. Jane Davidson
Department of Mechanical Engineering
111 Church St. SE, Rm1100
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Email: smantell@me.umn.edu; jhd@me.umn.edu