ORAU: Then & Now
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2025
Every summer, ORAU partners with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to host the Appalachian STEM Academy—an enriching, all-expenses paid residential STEM learning experience designed for students and teachers from the Appalachian region.
A 3D printing workshop equips teachers with practical skills to integrate 3D printing into classrooms, enhancing STEM education. Participants learn CAD tools, troubleshooting, and creative applications, enabling hands-on learning through models that simplify complex concepts, foster accessibility, and inspire students to innovate and problem-solve.
ORAU’s recent professional development course showed teachers how to turn their robotics equipment into a classroom success.
In Scientific Studio, teachers of different grade levels and subjects participated in art projects that serve as a gateway to STEAM. The teachers who participated in the seminar got a firsthand look at why these types of lessons are so fun by completing the projects themselves, discussing why their students would enjoy them and different applications for different grade levels.
Discover how ORAU’s CAD Design and 3D Printing Mini-Academy empowered high school students to build self-confidence and master STEM skills like computer-aided design and 3D printing. Led by Kristy Hutson, Ed.D., this hands-on workshop encouraged creativity, problem-solving, and ownership of the engineering process.
ORAU’s education grants program is seeking applications right now from teachers in Anderson, Campbell, Morgan, Roane and Scott Counties in East Tennessee.
Learn about what students and teachers have to look forward to at this year’s ARC Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge, including the chance to interact with subject matter experts.
Discover everything you need to know about ORAU’s Math & Movement STEM education program, including the dates for this year’s event.
Learn about some of the K-12 STEM education programs offered by ORAU, including the Extreme Classroom Makeover.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, ORAU’s mission is to advance national priorities and serve the public interest by integrating academic, government and scientific resources globally. We elevate science, technology, engineering and math because students who love STEM grow up to be the next generation of scientists and engineers.