Taking Place July 28 - August 8, 2025
The Manchester Tech for Teachers Institute is a dynamic, paid professional development program open to middle and high school teachers from across all STEM subject areas in the Manchester region. The focus of the program is two-fold: Building knowledge of regenerative medicine and biofabrication and the transformation of instructional practice through project-based learning.
The two-week program is open to both school-based teams and individuals. Upon completion, participants will receive a $1,500 award, CEUs, classroom supplies and ongoing support from Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ faculty and graduate students. Space is limited this year to 12 participants.
Working in collaboration with fellow teachers, Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ faculty and graduate student mentors, industry professionals and educational experts, participants will design projects to implement during the 2023 - 24 school year.
Manchester Tech for Teachers is part of Manchester CREATES, a workforce development initiative at Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ Manchester funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration as part of a national Build Back Better Regional Challenge award.
Program Overview
- Attend seminars and develop deeper learning in regenerative medicine and project-based learning.
- Initiate design of individual projects and observe projects in action at Manchester Tech Camp.
- Observe and assist with middle and high school projects focused on regenerative medicine, biofabrication and related subjects.
- Complete initial project design for implementation, introduce to Manchester Tech Camp participants and faculty experts for feedback and redesign.
Academic School Year
- Teachers are expected to implement their project and participate in Tech for Teachers presentations and panel discussions.
- Teachers will receive ongoing mentoring, technical support and funding for supplies to implement their project.
For questions or more information, please contact Shannon McCracken-Barber at shannon.mccrackenbarber@unh.edu or Amy Booth at amy.booth@unh.edu.
Tech for Teachers Institute – Durham
Taking Place July 14 - 25, 2025
Applications are also being accepted for the Tech for Teachers Institute on the Durham campus, running July 14- 25. This dynamic, paid professional development program is open to middle and high school teachers from across all STEM subject areas. The focus of the program is two-fold: Building knowledge of an emerging technology — this year regenerative medicine and biofabrication — and the transformation of instructional practice through project-based learning (PBL).
As a participant in the Tech for Teachers Institute, you will work in collaboration with fellow teachers, Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ faculty and graduate student mentors, industry professionals and educational experts, to design a regenerative medicine focused classroom project to implement during the 2025 – 26 school year.