The Colorado BioScience Institute is excited to announce that the 2025 application for the Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program is now open. This program offers a unique opportunity for middle and high school science and biomedical pathway teachers to engage in a hands-on, transformative experience that will enhance both their teaching and student learning.Please share the program details below with your teachers. We greatly appreciate your support in promoting this valuable opportunity!
The Colorado BioScience Institute is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program! Spots are limited, so we encourage you to apply soon.
The Colorado BioScience Institute (a 501(c)(3) non-profit) is dedicated to cultivating and diversifying Colorado’s life sciences workforce from classroom to campus to careers. Through the RET program, we aim to provide middle and high school Science and CTE teachers with practical, hands-on experience at life sciences companies, helping them enhance both content knowledge and classroom practices, particularly in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Lacee Sherman's RET Experience:
Lacee Sherman participated in RET in 2024 and completed her externship at STAQ Pharma. STAQ Pharma combats drug shortages by manufacturing essential medicines that are in low supply. Through the Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program Lacee has brought invaluable lessons from the lab at STAQ Pharma straight into her classroom, helping her students see the relevance of science in their everyday lives. Read the full story here.
Program Details:
The RET program is a 3.5-week externship, running from June 4-27, 2025, hosted at bioscience companies throughout the metro area. This is a unique opportunity for educators to collaborate with scientists and gain firsthand experience in a life sciences company.
Key Dates & Requirements:
- Kick-off: June 4, 2025 (in-person professional development, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM)
- Final Virtual professional development: June 27, 2025 (2-hour live virtual session)
- Online Coursework: To be completed within weekly timelines between June 4-27
Participants will be eligible to receive a $3,000 stipend and 1.0 graduate credits upon completion of the 3.5-week program, which includes fulfilling the required externship hours, professional development training, and classroom learning experience project. For more details, please refer to the FAQ document.
Application Process: Deadline April 23, 2025
Interested teachers need to complete an application, including your resume and an administrative letter of recommendation. You can also ask that you have a building administrator send an email recommendation on your behalf vs attaching to the application. We will also ask the following questions in the application.
- Please tell us your motivation for applying to the RET program
- What do you hope to gain by participating in the program?
- How do you envision applying your learnings from this externship experience into your classroom?
For additional details, please refer to the FAQ document.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to receiving your application!
Colorado BioScience Institute Team
Lisa Wilder (She/Her)
Partnership and Program Coordinator
Colorado BioScience Institute
(414) 840-7425
600 Grant St #306 | Denver, CO 80203
