Director and Principal Investigator
Dr. Fern Tsien
Co-Director and Co-Principal Investigator
Dr. Kelly Jean Sherman
Co-Director
Ms. Martha Cuccia
Co-Director
Dr. Michael Norman
Co-Director
Dr. Arnold Zea 
GeneBIORETS: Genetics, Genomics, and Biology Research Experiences for Teachers in the Sciences
We are looking for highly motivated high school teachers who are interested in conducting genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, cellular and/or molecular biology research and enhancing their science curriculum! No lab experience needed.
The goals of the GeneBIORETS program are for teachers to develop collaborative relationships with colleagues and researchers and provide training experiences that will have long-term impacts on how they impart science education in their classrooms, ultimately inspiring students of diverse backgrounds to pursue and excel in STEM professions.
The GeneBIORETS program at LSUHSC provides high school science teachers the exciting opportunity to engage in research under the supervision of a faculty mentor, learn ways to enhance their science curriculum, and receive professional development training.
The program will support high school teachers for six weeks (full time) during the summer, and two weeks (part time) during the academic year when classroom curriculum implementation takes place with the help of LSUHSC faculty.
Each teacher accepted in the program will receive a stipend of $13,000 ($9,000 disbursed during the summer, $2,000 in the fall, and $2,000 in the spring semesters).
THE 2024 APPLICATIONS OPEN FEBRUARY 1ST, AND ARE DUE BY 5:00PM APRIL 15TH.
All inquiries are welcome. Please direct questions to SummerResearch@lsuhsc.edu and reference the program for which you are intersted in (Teacher internship) or contact any of the program directors (left column). Applicants are not required to have previous research experience. Participants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Emphasis will be placed on broadening participation of teachers who serve high school students from diverse, underrepresented groups in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
Applications will be accepted beginning February 1, 2024. Applications will consist of the following with additional details forthcoming:
- NSF application form
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation from their school administration
- a 500-word personal statement that addresses personal reasons for considering this program and how the program will help them create an exciting science teaching experience for their students
This program is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
For examples of past summer projects, abstracts and research, please refer to the student research symposia below.
Student Research Symposia
2023
2022
2021
2020
