Department of Energy Academies Creating Teacher Scientists

TAI Program Descriptions

Argonne National Laboratory
Educators as Investigators (EAI) Program
Summer Institute: June 23-July 18, 2008 (4 weeks)

This option is for science teachers at grades 6-10 who prefer to work together in a team as they create and conduct their own research project. OPEN ONLY TO RETURNING TEACHERS

This three-year program consists of a four-week summer institute and significant follow-on interaction each year. During the first institute research projects will be constructed and conducted by participant teams in such areas as environmental chemistry, alternative energy, DNA studies, microscopy, and spectroscopy. A specific group and team project may continue over two or all three years. Participants will learn how to setup their lab protocols, apply simple and advanced instrumental techniques to their studies, collect and analyze their data. In addition, participants will develop teaching units, satisfy professional development goals, take tours, and hear Argonne scientists discuss their latest research projects. Laboratory expectations of this cohort include: a strong desire to grow professionally and to improve student learning, a full three-year participation in all activities during the summer and academic year, the ability to work safely and independently in teacher teams within the Division of Educational Programs and its facilities, to bring and use a personal or laptop school with wireless access, and to establish a priority to stay connected to peers, mentors, and lab resources throughout the academic year and the duration of the program.

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For questions or more info contact Lou Harnisch at 630-252-6925 or Deon Ettinger at 630-252-4272