Apply Now - Deadline 3/15 for ARC/ORNL 2019 Summer STEM Program

FRANKFORT, Ky. (January 23, 2019) — Each year, students and teachers from 13 Appalachian Regional Commission states gather in Oak Ridge, Tenn. to learn from some of the world’s top researchers. DLG is accepting applications from students and teachers for the 2019 Summer STEM Program through ARC and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The deadline to apply is March 15.

Read on to learn more.

WHAT IS THE PROGRAM?

• Residential learning opportunity for Appalachian students and teachers focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) disciplines


• High school and middle school students participate in science, math and computer science group research projects with award-winning scientists.
  
• High school teachers work with science practitioners to develop STEM-related curriculum.


• Participants showcase their work in a graduation ceremony.

WHERE & WHEN?

• Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) in Oak Ridge, Tenn.


• Two-week program for high school students and teachers: July 6-19, 2019


• One-week program for middle school students: July 13-19, 2019


• Programs include lab time at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, one of the largest U.S. Department of Energy research facilities in the United States.

WHO CAN APPLY?

High school and middle school students, as well as high school teachers in STEM-related fields, who attend or teach at a public school in a designated Appalachian Regional Commission county are eligible to apply. Click here for a list of ARC counties.

Up to 52 high school participants (26 students and 26 teachers) and 26 middle school students will be accepted, dependent on funding.

Students receive transportation to attend the programs and full room and board, as well as all expenses related to lab work and field trips. Their housing is supervised by program staff.

Teachers receive the same package, plus a $1,000 stipend. They, along with program staff, are housed separately from students at ORAU facilities or a nearby hotel.

HOW TO APPLY?

• Application materials, participation criteria and other materials are available here in the Downloads section. Note: the application must be opened and completed using Adobe Reader, which you can get by clicking here.


• Applications must be submitted via email to Scott Sharp, Kentucky Department for Local Government (DLG) ARC Program Manager, at scott.sharp@ky.gov.


• Applications are due no later than March 15, 2019.


• More information? Contact Scott Sharp, DLG, at 502-892-3476 or scott.sharp@ky.gov.

Last year’s student and teacher representatives from Kentucky called the program a “tremendous opportunity.” Check out this story from the 2018 program to learn more about the experience.