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Department
of Energy Academies Creating
Teacher Scientists
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Sandia
National Laboratory/California
Teachers as Investigator Program
June 23 - July 18, 2008
The Future is NOW
The GOALS of the SNL/CA DOE ACTS program are to:
- Share the science of Sandia – 4
resource areas unique to SNL/CA (Combustion Science, Hydrogen Science,
Nuclear Weapon Stockpile, and ChemBio) will
be shared through presentations, tours, hands-on activities,
created lessons and discussions. The objective is to inform and reenergize
the teachers
with the role of science in meeting the nation’s needs.
- Increase
scientific knowledge – the science behind each of the
projects will be presented in such a manner as to provide both
a broad and focused
view of the basic science, scientific principles, and methods
that are common to all scientific endeavors.
- Improve and update
teaching methods – the principles of an inquiry
based methodology will be applied and taught throughout the
program. Teachers will be able to design and use inquiry
based lessons, resulting
in a revitalized
classroom.
- Enhance leadership skills – professional
development will contribute to an enhanced skill level resulting
in a willing leadership role within
each teacher’s community and sphere of influence.
The program is available to high school science teachers (all public,
private, and home schools) from throughout the United States who have
a commitment
and/or demonstrated willingness to use newly acquired resources and skills
in a leadership role within the school, district, professional, or other
educational environment.
The ACTS program for middle and high school
science teachers will be held in Albuquerque, NM at Sandia National
Laboratories from June 2-July 25, 2008. This 8-week program will immerse
teachers in a mentored research experience. Research projects will
focus on materials science and nano-enabled solutions to important
national problems. Educators will have the opportunity to increase
their content knowledge of the exciting and rapidly developing field
of nanotechnology, as well as develop a better understanding of the
nature of scientific research and experimental design. Educators will
work in a highly collaborative environment with Sandia researchers,
along with high school, undergraduate and graduate students, and post-doctoral
researchers. Educators will also aid in the development of Lab outreach
programs and curriculum aimed at introducing nanotechnology and inspiring
K-12 students to pursue math, science, and engineering careers.
8 week Educator as Researcher program
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