{"id":159,"date":"2024-01-24T19:40:07","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T19:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webs.cs.fiu.edu\/it2\/?page_id=159"},"modified":"2024-02-07T15:27:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T15:27:57","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webs.cs.fiu.edu\/it2\/ret\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n\t.page_list {\n\t\tpadding-left: 30px;\n\t\tpadding-top: 10px;\n\t\tlist-style-type: disc;\n\t}\n\t.list_item {\n\t\tline-height: 1.5em;\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 10px;\n\t\tpadding-left: 15px;\n\t}\n\th2{\n\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t}\n\t.logo{\n\t  display: block;\n\t  margin-left: auto;\n\t  margin-right: auto;\n\t}\n<\/style>\n<h2>Program Participation<\/h2>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Is attendance mandatory for the entire duration of the program?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nThe program is an intensive, six-week commitment at Florida International University&#8217;s Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences. We <strong>require<\/strong> attendance every day (except holidays) during the program. The results, however, are well worth the effort, as teachers will come away with a much greater appreciation for advanced research, how to integrate their results into the classroom, and a variety of new tools that will help make them successful in their classroom during the academic year.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>What does the typical day look like during the program?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nA typical day begins at 8:00 AM and runs through 4:30 PM, with classes in research methodology, Python programming, HTML, etc., in the mornings, followed by independent research time in the afternoons where teachers will be working on their selected research project. Teachers will be interacting with our faculty and graduate students on a daily basis to conduct cutting-edge research. Friday afternoons teachers meet to discuss the results of their weekly research efforts together with all of our participating faculty, graduating students and mentors.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>What is the final expected product\/deliverable from this program?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nRequired deliverables are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"page_list\">\n<li class=\"list_item\">Selection of a research topic, research into that topic<\/li>\n<li class=\"list_item\">PowerPoint presentations of the research efforts<\/li>\n<li class=\"list_item\">Scientific poster of the research<\/li>\n<li class=\"list_item\">Draft peer-reviewed journal article for one of the scientific journals<\/li>\n<li class=\"list_item\">Presentation of the research at our end of program<\/li>\n<li class=\"list_item\">A lesson plan that incorporates the research into their specific classroom teaching program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Will I receive professional educational credits for participating in this program?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nYes, the program has been authorized by Miami-Dade County schools to serve as professional educational credits.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>How is the research group match decided?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nPairing of an RET participant depends on the participant&#8217;s qualifications, research project, and information provided in the application.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Is the starting date flexible?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nNo. In rare occasions, it might be possible to adjust.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Does the program refund travel expenses?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nNo. You will only be paid $6,300 for 6 weeks for doing some cutting-edge research (paid in either 2 or 3 installments during the program).<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Can I take another summer professional development while in the RET program?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nNo. The program is an intensive, full-time, six-week commitment at Florida International University&#8217;s Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Application Submission<\/h2>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>I submitted my application, did you receive it?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nOnce you submit your application, you should receive a copy of your application. This can serve as confirmation that we have received it. We do not send additional confirmation of your application due to the large number of applications we receive.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Do I have to be a US citizen or US permanent resident?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nYes, it is a program requirement.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Is there an application fee?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nNo, there is no fee necessary to apply.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>How many references do I need? What should my references talk about?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nYou will need two (2) reference letters. We prefer the letters to address how this experience will benefit your classroom, students and the school&#8217;s STEM mission.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Will I receive confirmation when you receive all the reference letters?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nNo. We do not confirm when we receive all the references due to the large number of applicants.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>When do teachers find out if they have been accepted into the RET program?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nWe work on a rolling admission basis, and could be accepting teachers as early as the application deadline (specified in the Schedule tab). We expect to notify all applicants no later than the week before the program begins.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>What are the selection criteria?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nApplications are reviewed by the program coordinators and faculty members involved in the program. Reviews are based on applicants&#8217; expected contributions to the research project, class curriculum, and goals and interests of the schools. Preference is given to high school teachers who are teaching STEM courses related to the program.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>How do I apply for this program?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nThe link can be found in the Application Form tab on this website.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>I was a previous participant in the program, can I reapply?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nYou must provide evidence of delivering the lesson plan in your classroom the following the year, and the outcomes. In your application, you must also explain how attending the program again will further the goals of your schools in this area.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> Please feel free to send us any additional questions to <a href=\"mailto:nsfret@gmail.com\">nsfret@gmail.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Participation Application Submission Please feel free to send us any additional questions to nsfret@gmail.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":548,"featured_media":0,"parent":118,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-159","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Frequently Asked Questions - Telecommunications and Information Technology Institute (IT2)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/webs.cs.fiu.edu\/it2\/ret\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Frequently Asked Questions - 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