Internet of Things for Precision Agricultural – PHENND https://phennd.org We are a network of over 25 colleges and universities that strengthens service learning in Philadelphia, connecting academics with community involvement. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:13:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 IoT4Ag Research Experience for Teachers (RET) Summer Program – Apr 19 https://phennd.org/update/iot4ag-research-experience-for-teachers-ret-summer-program-apr-19/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:13:25 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=83479 The NSF Engineering Research Center for the Internet of Things for Precision Agriculture (IoT4Ag) seeks applicants for its Research Experience for Teachers (RET) Program for summer 2024.

This program is designed to give K-12 teachers the opportunity to work with scientists from the University of Pennsylvania on cutting-edge research to address the societal grand challenge of food, energy, and water security by advancing technologies that increase crop production. Participants will earn a summer stipend, along with a travel and classroom materials allowance, for conducting research and developing classroom activities alongside IoT4Ag researchers.

Program dates: June 17 – August 9 (8 weeks)

Program location: University of Pennsylvania

Who is eligible: Philadelphia-based K-12 STEM teachers

Application deadline: Friday, April 19, 2024 at 5:00 pm ET

Learn more and apply.

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