Programs

Research Engagement programs are designed to foster innovation, support research, and encourage collaborative efforts across various disciplines. Explore our current offerings below.

Research Experiences for Teachers

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The Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) at the University of Notre Dame is a summer research program for teachers in the Michiana region. These projects are directed by faculty members from several academic departments in the Colleges of Engineering and Science.

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High School Research Internships

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The High School Research Internship program provides local high school juniors and seniors with the opportunity to earn high school credit for researching in a Notre Dame faculty lab in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).

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STEM Teacher Residency

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The STEM Teacher Residency program provides upper elementary, middle, and high school teachers with a professional development opportunity to research in a faculty STEM lab for one week during the summer and develop curriculum for their classrooms.

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Workshops

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These workshops offer continued professional development in the areas of mentorship and evaluation.

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