Taking Place August 3 - August 14, 2026
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 UÂ鶹´«Ã½ faculty and graduate students. Space is limited this year to 12 participants.
Working in collaboration with fellow teachers, UÂ鶹´«Ã½ faculty and graduate student mentors, industry professionals and educational experts, participants will design projects to implement during the 2026 - 27 school year.
Manchester Tech for Teachers is part of Manchester CREATES, a workforce development initiative at UÂ鶹´«Ã½ 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.