Appalachian STEM Academy - High School
Program Dates: July 5, 2025 – July 18, 2025
The Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge is a two-week, fully funded, hands-on learning experience for Appalachia's high school students who are 16 and older. Participating students work with award-winning scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a U.S. Department of Energy research facility, on guided group science, math, computer science and technology projects. The program provides students – many of whom come from economically distressed counties – with valuable exposure to applied STEM education, concluding with a graduation ceremony where participants showcase their work.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be age 16 or older by July 5, 2025
- Must reside in or attend a public, private, charter, or homeschool in a designated Appalachian county (see http://www.arc.gov/counties)
- Must plan to enroll in a public, private, charter, or homeschool in a designated Appalachian county for the 2025-2026 school year, or reside in such designated Appalachian county
- Must be willing to follow all program and safety instruction
- Must be able to participate in all program activities for the full program period, July 5 – July 18, 2025
Here you can learn about the students and teachers in this summer’s program, review information about the projects and find pictures of participants “in action.” Information will be updated frequently, so check back often for more!
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