How much funding does Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge provide?

Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge provides Free (fully funded residential program) in funding.

When is the deadline for Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Eligible applicants: Students and teachers from Appalachia).

Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge runs on an annual cycle.

Funding Amount

Free (fully funded residential program)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Award/Program Type: Residential, hands-on STEM institute (fully funded - no cost to participants)

Geographic Scope: Appalachian region (open to students and teachers from Appalachia)

Focus Areas: STEM education; hands-on research projects; community-based problem solving

Sponsorship: Sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission

Target Participants:

Students: Divided into three age groups:
- Middle school students
- Bridge students (grades 8-9)
- High school students
Teachers: K-12 educators interested in professional development

For Students:

Residential program at ORAU's Oak Ridge campus
Hands-on STEM research projects
Research focused on community problems with student teams developing solutions
Field trips to Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Visits to other local educational and research organizations
Learning about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in real-world context

For Teachers:

Two-week professional development program
Interaction with scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Learning from STEM subject matter experts
Professional development focused on enhancing STEM teaching knowledge and skills

Cost: All expenses paid (residential program covers lodging, meals, instruction)

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