Partnerships for Innovation
K-12 Programs and Events
ORAU Manages and Coordinates K-12 Programs and Events to Grow Student Interest in Science and Technology
U.S. Department of Energy Oak Ridge Office Manager Gerald Boyd (pictured far left) joined ORAU Interim President Homer Fisher (pictured second from right) in congratulating Oak Ridge High School for winning the 2009 Tennessee Science Bowl for the second year in a row.
Increasing America’s talent pool through vast improvements in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education is key to innovation and economic growth. Recent and emerging legislation is making that a reality, with an important focus on K-12 education.
Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is experienced in managing high-profile local and national education initiatives. We arrange first-class programs and events that offer students and teachers unique opportunities to explore their interests in science, including:
Appalachian Regional Commission/ Oak Ridge National Laboratory Summer Institute
High school educators and students from small, rural towns in Appalachia participate in this annual two-week, residential, hands-on program that focuses on the application of mathematical and scientific principles.
Tennessee Science Bowl
Students from across the state compete in this annual event sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge Office and other local businesses, including ORAU. The winning team receives an all-expenses-paid trip to compete in the National Science Bowl® held in Washington, D.C.
National Science Bowl®
In this highly visible educational event and academic competition, teams of high school students attend science seminars and compete to solve technical problems and answer questions in all branches of science and math.
