Welcome to the 2013 ARC/ORNL/ORAU Oak Ridge Summer Science Academy!
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) in Oak Ridge, Tenn., are excited to present a one-week, residential, hands-on science academy focusing on math, science, and technology for middle school students from July 14-19, 2013.
The ARC/ORNL/ORAU Summer Science Academy is a unique opportunity for students to work with research scientists on relevant math and scientific topics facing the world in the 21st century. Students work in teams on research projects during the one-week academy, with each team comprising three to six students. The team approach provides an opportunity to conduct research activities and solve problems in a group setting. Research topics and activities may include such areas as:
- Biofuels and alternative energy
- Climate change and global warming
- Robotics
- Our environment
Participant information
A group of 26 students from throughout Appalachia will be selected to participate in the week-long academy.
Projects
Read about the types of projects that students typically work on during the week-long academy.
Photo Gallery
Check out the 2012 photo gallery! Gallery images will be updated daily with the previous day’s activities.