Program Dates: June 4 - July 27, 2007
Application Deadline (extended): March 16, 2007

The National Science Foundation funded Summer Teacher Experience in Packaging, Utilizing Physics (STEP-UP) program is an eight-week research experience for metro Atlanta high school physics teachers. The program provides training in modern physics concepts, their applications to engineering, and their relevance to today’s technologies. STEP-UP has four components: (1) a two week modern physics hands-on course, (2) a two day module course on microelectronics and electronic packaging, (3) a 5 ½ week summer research experience at the Packaging Research Center (PRC) and Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) labs, and (4) six half day classroom adaptation workshops. Participants are expected to fully attend all components of the program. A summer stipend of $5,700 as well as $1,000 of funds to acquire materials and supplies will be provided to each participating teacher.

This is a unique opportunity for up to 12 physics teachers from metro Atlanta to:

• Refresh their modern physics knowledge
• Learn applications of modern physics concepts to microelectronics that are relatable to high school students
• Have the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art research laboratory for 5 1/2 weeks during the summer
• Prepare research-based curriculum materials for classroom implementation
• Participate in two follow-up professional development workshops during the academic year.

Read article published in ECE Highlights: "Atlanta Area High School Teachers Take a "STEP-UP" in Their Knowledge of Physics"

To apply for this program, complete the STEP-UP application (PDF or MS Word) and attach a current copy of your resume, a letter from your principal committing two half-days of release time during the 2007-08 academic year, and a letter of reference. Please send your completed application, electronically or by mail, by March 16, 2007 to:

Dr. Leyla Conrad
Director, Outreach
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
777 Atlantic Drive
Atlanta, GA 30332-0250

Applicants will be notified via e-mail by April 1, 2007. For more information please contact Dr. Leyla Conrad (leyla.conrad@ece.gatech.edu) at 404-385-0439.

Download Application Form: PDF or MS Word

Physics Lesson Plans

Summer 2006 Research Presentations

Summer 2005 Research Presentations

Modern Physics Experiments

Summer 2006 Teacher Portfolios (Password required.)

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