Research Opportunities for Science Educators (ROSE) Program
Since 2021, UNM has partnered with the State of New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) to bring science teachers to UNM for a full-time, hands-on summer experience working in an existing research group.
The ROSE (Research Opportunities for Science Educators) program aims to energize and enhance the teaching of high school science in New Mexico by leveraging the research resources of UNM and the educational resources of PED. Middle and high school science teachers (ROSE Scholars) join ongoing projects for “hands on” participation in discovery-based research and bring their new ideas, tools and enthusiasm back to their classrooms.
About the Summer ROSE Program
- The ROSE summer session typically begins in early June and runs through mid-July
- Participants receive a stipend of $1200.00 per week for five weeks
- Housing is provided on-campus if you do not have local housing
- All participants receive a UNM parking pass
To learn more about the individual research opportunities, please see this list of project descriptions.
Prior experience in research is not a requirement to participate in this program.
We have expanded the number of participating faculty from last year, and previous applicants and ROSE Scholars are invited to apply for summer 2025.
Please direct questions to unmrose@unm.edu.
Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 1, 2025. We will begin to notify accepted scholars by March 8, 2025.
Benefits of the ROSE Program
- Enabling educators to refresh their knowledge and develop new skills while gaining appreciation for and inspiration from current scientific research;
- Helping UNM recruit well-prepared STEM students by familiarizing their teachers with UNM faculty, laboratories and research opportunities;
- Supporting and publicizing funded, state-of-the-art research projects at the University of New Mexico.
