Active Programs
ConocoPhillips Rice Applied Math Program
The ConocoPhillips-Rice Applied Math Program (AMP!) is a year-long, paid professional development program that connects 6th–8th grade Math/Science teachers and Algebra I/Biology teachers in unique, inquiry-based learning. Participants receive professional development hours, up to $2,000, and much more!
The CHANGE Project
The CHANGE Project is a paid, 6-week research internship for middle and high school biology teachers that provides teachers with hands-on experiences in bioscience/bioengineering labs on the Rice University campus. Teachers with no prior research experience are encouraged to apply!
Digital Health Workforce Initiative
The DHWI program is designed for high school educators in math, physics, computer science, and CTE who want to experience a condensed version of both student tracks. Participants engage in hands-on digital health learning that strengthens classroom practice and helps connect students to emerging STEM careers.
NSF Research Experience for Teachers
The NSF Research Experience for Teachers (RET) internships are paid internships for teachers in university research labs and fall lesson-planning workshops. Research topics include nanotechnology, water treatment, and health-related computer science. Participants receive stipends, classroom materials, and presentation training!
ConocoPhillips Rice Elementary Model STEM Lab
The ConocoPhillips-Rice Elementary Model STEM Lab (REMSL) is a year-long, paid professional development program for 3rd–5th grade teachers who focus on science, earth/space science, physical science, life science, and math TEKS. Participants receive professional development hours, a generous stipend, and more!
R-STEM CS Secondary Certification Hub
The R-STEM CS Secondary Certification Hub is a 1-year long computer science certification program offered for certified K-12 educators in the Greater Houston area in partnership with WeTeach_CS.
Workshops
Rice Wireless Innovators Lab
The Rice Wireless Innovators Lab offers a one-day immersive workshop for middle and high school educators, focused on wireless communication, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning.
TI Nspire, Micro:Bits V2, and Rovers Workshop
The TI Nspire, Micro:Bits V2, and Rovers Workshop is a 1-day workshop initiative by R-STEM designed for middle and high school teachers to explore Micro V2, rovers, and their medical applications.
Sunset Programs
Circuit Board Classrooms (CBC): Microelectronics for Teachers
CBC: Microelectronics for Teachers is a free, year-long program that equips secondary science teachers with hands-on microelectronics training to bring real-world STEM into the classroom.
AMPLIFi STEM
AMPLIFi STEM is a five-year program for grades 6-9 math and science teachers in *high-needs districts, offering leadership development, inquiry-based pedagogy, and mentoring with support from Rice University faculty.
NSF Microelectronics Using Project-Based Learning (REM: EMProject)
The National Science Foundation REM: EMProject offers high school and community college educators a six-week summer internship at the Rice NanoFabrication Facility, providing hands-on microelectronics experience, professional development, and ongoing mentorship.
Houston Environmental Action Learning
The HEAL program engages teachers in environmental action research, raising awareness of environmental issues and providing professional development in project-based learning, participatory research, and environmental curriculum enhancement.
Launch_K5 CS
The Launch K5 CS Program is a dynamic 3-day hybrid training initiative by R-STEM and WeTeach_CS, designed to equip elementary educators with the tools and knowledge to seamlessly integrate new Technology Applications TEKS into their curriculum.
Texas Leadership Initiative for Inquiry Science Teaching
The Texas Leadership Initiative for Inquiry Science Teaching (TLIIST) is a 5-year program for K-12 science teachers that serves to further science content knowledge and pedagogical skills of exemplary teachers while transforming them into effective leaders.
Office of STEM Engagement
Contact Information
Telephone: (713) 348-8211
Fax: (713) 348-3825
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
stem@rice.edu
Mailing Address
Office of STEM Engagement
Rice University
P.O. Box 1892, MS-7836
Houston, TX 77251-1892