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Semiconductor Education in Oklahoma 

Microchip Fabrication Experience
The NSF Research Experience for Teachers (RET) is a year-long program for Stillwater and neighboring area high school and community college teachers (Grades 9-14). This RET includes a 6-week summer internship on semiconductors and microchip fabrication at Oklahoma State University. Participants must also translate their research experience into new curriculum modules.
 
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What you will experience

Teachers will translate their research experience into inquiry-based semiconductor curricula in grades 9-14. The objectives of the RET project follow: 

  1. Develop teacher's knowledge in semiconductors
  2. Create innovative semiconductor curricula at grade 9-14 level 
  3. Build a long-term sustainable relationship between OSU, Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance (TRSA), participating school districts and community colleges to increase student interests and stimulate semiconductor education in Oklahoma 

 

  • Internship Benefits
    • $11,000 Stipend *Does not apply to OSU employees
    • Up to $2,000 of additional awards upon meeting program criteria
    • 6-week internship in a microchip fabrication cleanroom laboratory to learn about semiconductors and microchip fabrication fundamentals
    • Support in developing inquiry-based, culturally relevant pedagogy and lesson plans
    • Network with fellow STEM teachers
  • Eligibility
    • Current STEM teachers in high school or community college
    • No prior knowledge of chip design is required

Register Here

 

*Save this page for future RET opportunities. 

 

 

Dr. Zhang and Dr. Hu working in the Clean Room lab

 

Program Dates and Location: 


Period 1: June 26 - August 5, 2026
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

*Hybrid format:  In person and Zoom

Oklahoma State University
226 Engineering South
Stillwater, OK 74078

 

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National Science Foundation

This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

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Contact Information:

John Hu

Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

john.hu@okstate.edu 

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