RESET Objectives

1. Empower K-12 STEM educators to incorporate research-based best practices in STEM education.
2. Immerse educators in real-world research at Army research laboratories, while leveraging unique Army resources and the mentorship of world-class Army Scientists & Engineers.
3. Increase educator awareness of and interest in STEM careers across the DoD.
4. Promote collaboration and problem-solving in a team environment.
5. Support educators as they create effective STEM research curricula based on their real-world research experiences.
6. Increase students’ awareness and interest in STEM content and in STEM careers in the DoD using authentic real-world context drawn from their teacher’s experiences with research at Army research laboratories.

Eligibility

RESET is designed for high school and upper middle school teachers of science, math and/or career technical education (CTE) including engineering and other topics closely related to STEM.

All Eligible applicants must be:

• U.S. Citizens or lawful permanent residents
• Teacher of record in a grade 5-12 classroom
• Employed currently in a STEM-related subject area
• Planning to be employed in the same or similar capacity next year

Competitive applicants will have the following:

• Effective communication skills
• A commitment to professional growth
• A spirit of collaboration
• Professionalism
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail

RESET Program Options for Middle or High School STEM Educators

Apply either as a Level 1 or as a Level 2 Participant.

Level 1

• 60-hour time commitment
• $1,800 total stipend
• Online PD (January–May: synchronous & asynchronous)
• Online Army Scientist & Engineer Chat Sessions (January–May)
• STEM Curriculum Development (June–July)

Level 2

• Everything from Level 1
• Conduct real-world research under the supervision of a world-class Army Scientist or Engineer (4-weeks June-–July)
• Additional 160-hour time commitment
• Additional $4,800 total stipend + travel & housing