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K-12 STEM Education Programs

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Educating the next generation of STEM leaders

ORAU offers professional development programs to K-12 teachers at no cost every summer to enhance their knowledge and skills in STEM education. Our hands-on, multifaceted programs give teachers opportunities to test new techniques and keep up with technological innovations. The goal—to help teachers motivate and inspire tomorrow’s STEM leaders.

For students, we offer real-life laboratory experiences, hands-on activities and personalized experiences through programs we manage in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission and other STEM partners.

The future of STEM is in their hands. Through these programs, we help them get there.

Why ORAU has poured more than a million dollars into local schools

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.

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Why ORAU has poured more than a million dollars into local schools

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Contact us

For more information about K-12 educator professional development, please contact K12@orau.org.