Robotics & Automation Outreach Program (RAOP)
Howard University AVRC Laboratory (NSF-funded Robert Noyce RESS)
Program overview
Pre-service and in-service STEM educators interested in robotics, automation, control, and bringing these topics into grades 6–12 courses, curriculum units, after-school activities, and clubs
Eligibility
Pre-service and/or in-service STEM educator; advanced control theory and robot kinematics are extensions rather than prerequisites
Key details
- Organization
- Howard University AVRC Laboratory (NSF-funded Robert Noyce RESS)
- Type
- Summer research and professional development program
- Location
- Virtual (2 weeks) + on-site at AVRC Laboratory, Howard University, Washington, DC; DC Metro Area (DC, MD, VA)
- Format
- remote
- Compensation
- Stipend available
- Time commitment
- Three-week summer cycle (2 weeks virtual + 1 week on-site), plus pre-program preparation with MATLAB Onramp and Simulink Onramp and follow-up documentation
- Application status
- 2026 program completed; 2027 applications are not yet open
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.