HAMMER-ERC Research Experiences for Teachers 2026
Ohio State University·Columbus, OH·2026 cycle
Closed for cycleEcology/Conservation/Evolutionary BiologyEngineering / Applied Technology✓ verified
The U. S. National Science Foundation HAMMER (Hybrid Autonomous Manufacturing, Moving from Evolution to Revolution) Engineering Research Center seeks a cohort of K-14 STEM, Career and Technical Education, and Engineering Technology instructors to take part in researching, creating and deploying PET-FABs (Physical Exploration and Training Factory Artisan Boxes), our tabletop versions of advanced manufacturing equipment, into classrooms. As we aim to anticipate industry needs of tomorrow while meeting student learning outcomes of today, frontline educator input is invaluable as we create hands-on tools to assist with practical training to go alongside theoretical STEM topics. If you would like to help create these tools to deploy in your region (and perhaps at your institution), this would be a great opportunity for you. The RET experience will end with a day of presentations from participants translating their research experience into a class or project for use in one of their courses.
STEM education, engineering education, education, STEM, manufacturing, smart manufacturing, CNC machining, bioengineering, mechatronics
ERC RET applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents of the United States and be employed by an educational institution as a faculty member. Priority will be given to Community College instructors within the HAMMER-ERC region (OH, NC and TN) but all teachers are welcome to apply. RET participants will receive $1,000 per week as a Participant Support Cost stipend from the National Science Foundation.
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