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Siemens Teachers as Researchers

June 20 – July 2, 2010 Have you ever wanted to be part of scientific research team?  Have you ever wanted to bring the excitement of authentic research into the classroom?  Siemens teachers as Researchers (STARs) will provide the experience, resources, and contacts you need to do just that! Read more...

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Who are the people behind SciEdTech? They are researchers and educators who are interested in improving science education for K-12 classes, and have an involvement in science projects that have real world importance.... Read more...

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Tomorrow's Science, Today's Classroom

SciEdTech is a project focused on bringing real-world science and scientific data to the classroom.  Data from ongoing research projects on topics of national and international importance are provided along with open-source visual analysis tools and instructions on how to use them to customize paths of inquiry.

SciEdTech is a project focused on bringing real-world science and scientific data to the classroom.  Data from ongoing research projects on topics of national and international importance are provided along with open-source visual analysis tools and instructions on how to use them to customize paths of inquiry.

Who are the people behind SciEdTech?

They are researchers and educators who are interested in improving science education for K-12 classes, and have an involvement in  science projects that have real world importance.  They want to use their expertise to foster creative scientific and technical thinking by students who will be affected by science-based discoveries on personal and societal bases.

Why do you need teachers for this?

Teachers understand capabilities, needs and motivators of their students.  They know the teaching standards and have excellent ideas about improving teaching effectiveness.

What do I get for participating?

You get data that is being generated to help understand science problems that are important to today’s society.  Examples include molecular behaviors of potential biofuels, predicted climate changes and the effects of emission standards, and how a nuclear reactor is built.

You also get software tools for looking at the data.  The data and the software are yours to keep.  You also get how-to guides and suggestions about paths of inquiry.

Finally, you get visualizations derived from the data.  These visualizations are crafted to help non-scientists of any age understand properties of the things that compose our world and universe beyond. 

What do my students get for participating?

Students get to participate in scientific studies that could bear fruit in their lifetimes.  They can come up with their own creative questions as well as strategies for coming up with the answers.  They will gain experience and confidence in problem solving, logic, and estimation.

Ultimately, the hope is that this program will help improve student’s graduation rates, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) testing scores, and advancement to college.  At the minimum, we believe this program will help prepare students for future stages in their lives.  We hope to do this by providing a framework for developing general skills for inquiry and pursuit of answers.

Why should I get involved?

You need to be willing to take a chance on improving your students through a new and novel program.  You need a level of excitement about science that translates to your students.  You need only modest computing equipment for your students.  Finally, you have to be willing to share with us your successes and failures.

OK, it sounds good.  What’s the catch?

There isn’t one.  The people behind SciEdTech recognize their work provides access to unique data, techniques, and expertise that can improve the science and technical backgrounds of others.  The best audience to target with these resources is the youngest age group that can be effectively reached.

Participating Institutions

The National Center for Computational Sciences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is operated by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. It is one of the largest open science computational centers in the world.  It supports dramatic advances in understanding how the physical world works.

The national Institute for Computational Sciences is a high-performance computing center funded by the National Science foundation and operated by a partnership between the University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge Nationl Laboratory.  It provides computational resources to researchers across the United States.

Oak Ridge Associated Universities is a consortium of academic institutions focused on promoting partnerships with national laboratories.  ORAU is a U.S. Department of Energy contractor whose core areas include science education, workforce development, and scientific review programs.

 

 
Directions to ORAU Center for Science Education

DIRECTIONS TO OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERISITIES

CENTER FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION

From McGhee Tyson Airport:

From the terminal at McGhee Tyson Airport, follow the signs to Route 129 North (to Knoxville).

Continue approximately 2.5 miles, exit right onto I-140 W, Pellissippi Parkway (sign says “To Oak Ridge”).

After approximately 12 miles, the road will merge into one lane, before becoming 4 lane again, and becomes Route 162 (still Pellissippi Parkway). Continue on Route 162.

After a few miles, the road will merge with Route 62. Pass through the community of Solway, and then cross the bridge over the Clinch River.

Stay on Route 62N across the river and into Oak Ridge (in Oak Ridge, Route 62 is named South Illinois Avenue)

ORAU - At the 6th stop light (ORAU Way), you will turn right.  (This is right past the Doubletree Hotel and Enrichment Credit Union on the right).

Our building is the new 4 story red brick building.  Turn right again to the roundabout (has flagpoles) and park in front of the building.

NOTE:  ORAU Way is a new name for our road.  It was previously Raccoon Road and has not been changed in online maps such as Mapquest and Rand McNally.  Also since the building is new, the address is also new. Therefore the building itself does not appear on the camera street view of the area yet.

From Knoxville (I-40) or from I-75 (Atlanta):

I-75N and I-40E merge just west of Knoxville. Take I-40E/I-75N to Pellissippi Parkway – Route 162 (Exit 376)

Follow signs to Oak Ridge - Route 162 becomes Route 62 as it enters the community of Solway.

Stay on Route 62N across the river and into Oak Ridge (in Oak Ridge, Route 62 is named South Illinois Avenue)

ORAU - At the 6th stop light (ORAU Way), you will turn right.  (This is right past the Doubletree Hotel and Enrichment Credit Union on the right)

 Our building is the new 4 story red brick building.  Turn right again to the roundabout (has flagpoles) and park in front of the building.

NOTE:  ORAU Way is a new name for our road.  It was previously Raccoon Road and has not been changed in online maps such as Mapquest and Rand McNally.  Also since the building is new, the address is also new. Therefore the building itself does not appear on the camera street view of the area yet.

I-40 from Nashville:

Take I-40E to Exit 356 – Gallaher Road Route 58 

Follow Route 58 (East) to Oak Ridge, it will continue straight to become Route 95 

Route 95 is named Oak Ridge Turnpike inside the city 

Continue into Oak Ridge to Traffic Light #12 at South Illinois Avenue – Turn right onto South Illinois Avenue 

Go the first traffic light (ORAU Way) – Turn left.

You will see our building on the right – 4 story new red brick building. Turn right to the roundabout (has flagpoles) and park in front of the building 

NOTE:  ORAU Way is a new name for our road.  It was previously Raccoon Road and has not been changed in online maps such as Mapquest and Rand McNally.  Also since the building is new, the address is also new. Therefore the building itself does not appear on the camera street view of the area yet. 

I-75 from Lexington: 

Follow I-75 South.  Take the Clinton/Oak Ridge Exit #122 to Route 61.

Follow Route 61 W through Clinton and almost to Oak Ridge.  At the split between Route 95 and Route 61, take Route 95 into Oak Ridge.  You will continue straight to be on Route 95. Route 61 will turn right.   In Oak Ridge, Route 95 is named Oak Ridge Turnpike.

CAUTION:  There are two traffic cameras on Oak Ridge Turnpike that you will pass. 

1.  Traffic Light #6 - Oak Ridge Turnpike and Lafayette Drive (on left) /New York Ave (right)

2.   Between Traffic Lights #10 and #11- in front of Oak Ridge High School on your right.

Continue into Oak Ridge to Traffic Light #12 at South Illinois Avenue – Turn left onto South Illinois Avenue. 

Go the first traffic light (ORAU Way) – Turn left.

You will see our building on the right – 4 story new red brick building. Turn right to the roundabout (has flagpoles) and park in front of the building

NOTE:  ORAU Way is a new name for our road.  It was previously Raccoon Road and has not been changed in online maps such as Mapquest and Rand McNally.  Also since the building is new, the address is also new. Therefore the building itself does not appear on the camera street view of the area yet. 

I-81 from VA or I-40 from Asheville, NC:  

I-81 S ends and becomes I-40 E, just east of Knoxville.   

Continue on I-40 E through Knoxville to Exit 376 (Route 162) and follow the signs to Oak Ridge. 

Route 162 becomes Route 62 as it enters Solway. 

Stay on Route 62N across the river and into Oak Ridge (in Oak Ridge, Route 62 is named South Illinois Avenue).

At the 6th stop light (ORAU Way), you will turn right.  (This is right past the Doubletree Hotel and Enrichment Credit Union on the right)

Our building is the new 4 story red brick building.  Turn right again to the roundabout (has flagpoles) and park in front of the building.

 NOTE:  ORAU Way is a new name for our road.  It was previously Raccoon Road and has not been changed in online maps such as Mapquest and Rand McNally.  Also since the building is new, the address is also new. Therefore the building itself does not appear on the camera street view of the area yet.

From Morgan County, TN: 

Follow Hwy 62 S from Oliver Springs into Oak Ridge.  Caution – there is a traffic camera at Robertsville Road and Hwy 62.  This is the intersection right before Oak Ridge Turnpike. 

At the intersection of Hwy 62 and Oak Ridge Turnpike, go straight (stay on Hwy 62). 

At the next stop light (ORAU Way), turn left. 

Go to the round-about and turn right at the four story red brick building and park in front of the building.  Come in through the center doors. 

NOTE:  ORAU Way is a new name for our road.  It was previously Raccoon Road and has not been changed in online maps such as Mapquest and Rand McNally.  Also since the building is new, the address is also new. Therefore the building itself does not appear on the camera street view of the area yet.

 

 

 

 

 

 
SNS to the Classroom – Teacher Professional Development in Physics

Who – High School Science or Math Teachers

This is a professional development program which will enhance teachers' content knowledge of physics, particularly accelerator physics, provide teachers with a research experience that is transferrable to the classroom, and content that is aligned with National and State Science Standards.  Teachers receive a $300 stipend and 1 hour graduate credit in Physics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The course will taught by scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and an AP Physics Master Teacher.

  • When:
    • Oak Ridge workshop and ORNL tour – June 7,8, and 9 
    • Five or six webinars, which can be attended from any location, will be scheduled for June/July based on the teachers/instructors concensus.  Webinars can be attended from any location with internet access (even the beach!)
    • Teachers must be present for all sessions and available for all webinars
  • Teachers will receive:
    • Software for classroom use
    • $300 stipend
    • 1 hour graduate credit in Physics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Attendees must enroll through the UTK Graduate School to receive credit.  Attendees may enroll as degree seeking, non-degree seeking, or transient [credit to be transferred to another university upon completion]) http://admissions.utk.edu/graduate/req.shtml 
    • On-going assistance during the 2010-2011 academic year from course scientists and Master Teacher to effectively integrate course content and research into the classroom, and to provide students contact with the scientists
  • Registration Fee - NONE

Registration deadline:  May 1.

Information Contact:   

Marie Westfall

Oak Ridge Associated Universities

865-576-3425

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