STEM teachers from Kindergarten through high school, and others interested in the STEM fields, can choose from a number of professional development opportunities provided by ORAU.ORAU launched Extreme Classroom Makeover in 2008 to help improve science, technology, engineering and math education in public schools across East Tennessee. Working in small teams, students will design, build, and program a robot. Through specialized teams of experts, unique laboratory capabilities and access to a consortium of more than 100 major Ph.D.-granting institutions, ORAU works with federal, state, local and commercial customers to advance national priorities and serve the public interest.
ORAU directly supports the schools in our own backyard by offering education grants to Anderson County educators. Since 2002, ORAU has funded more than $500,000 in grants to area schools for projects that complement ORAU’s mission of enriching STEM education programs. In this exciting hands-on workshop, you will explore the types and the physical and chemical properties of serval everyday polymers. Design Thinking. The Disaster Emergency Medical Personnel System (DEMPS) is the Veterans Health Administration's main deployment program for clinical and non-clinical staff to an emergency or disaster. Be prepared for some surprises!Keeping up with the force of continuous technological change is a reality for students and teachers alike. That’s why ORAU has been leading the way in STEM education for more than 70 years.Your organization can help by sponsoring STEM education programs in your community. The Appalachian Regional Commission Summer Math-Science-Technology Institute is a two-week summer program that provides middle and high school students and teachers from the Appalachian region the opportunity to work with scientists from ORNL on inquiry-based, applied projects in science, math, and research-related computer technology.The ARC Summer Institute is administered for ARC by ORAU. The team approach provides an opportunity to collaboratively tackle a specific research topic and investigate it using a hands-on, inquiry-based approach.The Academy curriculum is developed by area Master Teachers utilizing national and state science standards, area scientific expertise, and best practices in education. Three resident teachers typically assist with the curriculum presentation and daily student explorations and research.In addition to the science activities, each day will include group sessions where students will be given the opportunity to apply what they have learned from the day’s events. Students interested in learning more about STEM careers can participate in several programs that will give one-of-a-kind experiences and access to professional researchers.ORAU provides leading-edge and innovative education for the teachers who will educate the next generation of STEM leaders. Since 2002, ORAU has funded more than $500,000 in grants to area schools for projects that complement ORAU’s mission of enriching STEM education programs. Our hands-on programs give teachers opportunities to test new techniques and keep up with technological innovations.
Our hands-on, multifaceted programs give teachers opportunities to test new techniques and keep up with technological innovations.