Description:   Teachers spend three 8-week summers in research experiences with ORNL leading scientists. The experiences are supplemented by different enrichment activities each summer to focus the research. The combination of research and enrichment activities assists teachers in developing ideas, resources, and materials to engage and excite students. Teachers gain insight into the practical alignment of national science standards with curriculum and teaching strategies and renew their enthusiasm for science. After each summer's research experience, teachers can apply for min-grant funds to purchase classroom and lab equipment and supplies, and professional development funds to attend conferences and workshops.

Discipline(s):   life sciences; physical sciences; earth, environmental, and marine sciences; mathematics; computer science; engineering

Eligibility:  U.S. Citizens Only. • Certified to teach science or mathematics in grades 7-12; • Teach full time in a public or private middle or high school and continue to be a full time employee of a school system throughout the duration of the program; • Have a current teaching assignment with at least 3/4 of classroom contact hours in science, mathematics, and/or technology; • Be at least 21 years old at the time the appointment starts; • Have current health insurance coverage; • Commit to three years of involvement in the program.

Location(s):   Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Oak Ridge, TN. ACTS participants are from various States - West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, etc.

Duration:   Summer Term; 8 weeks per summer, for three successive summers

Additional Duration Information:  For 2010, participants are expected to start on June 14 However, dates have some flexibility to fit individual school schedules

Frequency:  Annually

Awards made:  Varies. Ten are ancitipated for ORNL in 2010; the final number will depend upon DOE funds available.

Deadline(s):  The application site opened in December, 2009.

Benefits:  •$800 per week stipend, issued bi-weekly; •limited travel reimbursement; •limited housing allowance; •mini-grant funds, up to $1,800 each year, for classroom equipment and supplies; •professional development funds, up to $1,800 each year, to attend conferences and other professional development programs

Funding source(s):  U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science

How to apply:  www.scied.science.doe.gov; click on DOE Academies Creating Teacher Scientists

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