Calling students and teachers for an all-expenses-paid summer learning opportunity! Each summer, Appalachian students and teachers join award-winning scientists at Tennessee’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to conduct research projects focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Many participants come from Appalachia’s most economically distressed counties and often gain their first major exposure to applied science and STEM education in Oak Ridge.

The two-week residential program for high school students and high school teachers is July 6-19 and the one-week residential program for middle school students is July 13-19. If accepted, you will receive transportation to attend the programs, full room and board, all expenses related to lab work and field trips and teachers also receive a $1,000 stipend. See the program flyer for more information (https://www.arc.gov/noindex/programs/education/ORNL_2019/ARC_ORNL_Summe…).

The ARC/ORNL Summer STEM Program is a residential, hands-on learning experience for Appalachia's high school and middle school students, as well as high school teachers in STEM-related fields. Hosted by Oak Ridge Associated Universities in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, this program is a gateway to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in the Appalachian Region. Many participants come from economically distressed counties and often gain their first exposure to applied science and STEM education through this experience.

All participants work with award-winning scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, one of the largest U.S. Department of Energy research facilities in the United States. High school and middle school students conduct guided group science, math, and computer science technology research projects, while high school teachers work with science practitioners to develop STEM-related curriculum.

The program culminates in a graduation ceremony where participants showcase their work.

Application forms are available for download in the "How to Apply" section of this page (https://www.arc.gov/program_areas/ARCOakRidgeSummerPrograms.asp). Applications are due to state program managers by March 12! The forms and information are posted on the ARC website at ARC Oak Ridge 2019 Summer STEM Programs (https://www.arc.gov/program_areas/ARCOakRidgeSummerPrograms.asp).
All applications submitted must be in a fillable pdf format, not printed and scanned, and emailed to Logan.McCoy@tn.gov and Lindsay.Gainous@tn.gov.