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Program Information

About

The Texas A&M University College of Engineering and the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) are offering Texas secondary mathematics, science, computer science and career and technical education (CTE) teachers (base criteria is algebra or IPC teacher) a three (3) week summer residential engineering research experience on the Texas A&M University College Station campus.

By offering opportunities to participate in engineering research, the Enrichment Experiences in Engineering (E3) program provides secondary math, science, computer science and CTE teachers the ability to introduce engineering concepts to their students, increase student awareness of engineering and encourage students to consider an engineering career.

The overall mission of the E3 program is to excite, empower and educate teachers about engineering so they, in turn, will excite, empower and educate students and other teachers they come in contact with each day.

Goals

The goals of the E3 Teacher Summer Research Program are to:

  • Offer teachers experiences with the latest in engineering research;
  • Offer an experience that integrates math and the sciences with engineering;
  • Enhance laboratory skills and techniques;
  • Reinforce educational research in inquiry, learning styles and diversity; and
  • Excite secondary teachers and students about careers in engineering to support the study of math, science and CTE.

These goals will be achieved through four major components:

  • Matching the school teacher with a faculty/researcher in engineering;
  • A daily discussion time with educational specialists and master teacher(s) to help in the transfer of engineering research into math, science and CTE classroom projects;
  • Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) career awareness through discussions and field trip(s); and
  • Training other teachers on the engineering classroom project developed while at Texas A&M.

Eligibility

  • Secondary math, science, computer science or CTE teacher in Texas
  • Actively involved in outside professional development activities
  • Personal statement — ability to demonstrate how your participation will enhance the goals of the E3 program
  • Status of U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Completed recommendation form by applicant’s principal or department head

Requirements for Participation

  • Ability to complete homework throughout the program to help the teacher transfer their research experience back to their classroom with the end result of creating an engineering project/lesson plan.
  • Following the program and implementation of the engineering project in the classroom, the teacher must either train two other teachers in related positions (trainees) within their school/district on the lesson or present the lesson plan at a STEM conference.

Academic Year Follow-Up Support

Benefits of Participation

  • Summer stipend of $2,500 for 3 weeks of onsite/residential participation.*
  • Additional $1,000 stipend for follow-up activities during the academic year.*
  • $600 stipend for classroom implementation supplies.*
  • $800 reimbursement for use in covering the costs associated with attending and presenting at a STEM conference.*
  • Build laboratory skills through a research experience in an engineering research laboratory.
  • Visit with engineers to learn about career options for students.
  • Build lesson plans with engineering applications to take back to the classroom.
  • Learn real-world applications of science and mathematics.
  • Professional development credit.
  • Onsite housing is provided in a Texas A&M University dormitory with each participant in a private room.

* For in-service teachers only.

Results from Past Programs/Participants

  • All teachers reported that the program changed their impression of what engineers do.
  • Most reported that what engineers did was far more interesting than what they had initially thought.
  • At the program's conclusion, most participants felt better able to promote the field of engineering to their students.
  • Numerous teachers have developed “awareness of careers in science and engineering” programs for students in their schools.
  • Immediately after the program, the majority of the teachers believed the program would make a difference in their teaching.

E3 Master Teacher

Are you a previous participant of the E3 program? Are you interested in catching up on the latest in engineering research and helping fellow teachers translate that research back into the classroom? Apply to be a master teacher today!

Submit E3 Master Teacher Application

E3 Master Teacher Job Description

The E3 master teacher position is to be a facilitator between the program's team, faculty and teachers. The master teacher should be able to draw from his/her own useful experience — in that the master teacher possesses prior experiences that are relevant to what the E3 teachers will encounter during the summer program and afterward in their classes. As such, the master teacher needs to be able to help lead the program and give knowledgeable advice throughout the experience because sometimes the vision of the program might not be clear to the E3 teacher. The master teacher will draw on those prior experiences to convey the vision of the program. They must be able to adapt curricular advice to E3 teachers who teach subjects other than those of the master teacher (e.g., a master teacher certified in math should be able to advise an E3 teacher certified in the sciences or career and technical education). The master teacher needs to be enthusiastic and approachable. The person should be able to "speak the language of education" when communicating with the participants. The master teacher must be a good problem solver and also have the ability to educationally triage participants so that those in need of timely help receive the support that they need to minimize the stress that they will encounter in the research lab. All former E3 participants are eligible to apply.

E3 Master Teacher Eligibility

  • Former E3 participants are invited to apply for a master teacher position.

E3 Master Teacher Stipend

Summer stipend of $2,500 for a 3-week on-site/residential participation, an email/phone follow-up and assistance throughout the school year as needed by the cohort.