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Partnership Opportunities

Illustration of children and a robot under STEM Education heading

Keeping up with the force of continuous technological change is a reality for students and teachers alike. That’s why ORAU has been leading the way in STEM education for more than 75 years.

Your organization can help by sponsoring STEM education programs in your community. All programs offered by ORAU are carefully designed and presented to be appropriate for the age, grade and achievement levels of the participating students. Training for teachers is included in program design. ORAU furnishes the curriculum, instructors, and all resource materials. STEM learning experiences can be conducted at a nearby school, community center, place of business, or other appropriate venue.

Whether you simply want to sponsor and fund these activities or you want to participate fully in the delivery of them, ORAU can provide your organization with a fully customizable plan to offer and support STEM education programs in your community. 

Impact Areas

ORAU and Clinton City Schools partner for K-6 STEM education

clinton-schools.pngORAU and Clinton City Schools are partnering to work together to enhance STEM education programming in the district.

ORAU has been leading the way in STEM education for more than 75 years, and the Clinton City School District has been among Tennessee’s leading school systems for more than 125 years. In addition to fostering a collaborative partnership for the creation of new programs, this unification will strengthen the school district’s competiveness for federal and private STEM grant opportunities that will help fund endeavors that impact more students.

Examples of potential programs for ORAU and Clinton City Schools include elementary (K-6) programs such as, but not limited to: robotics programs, maker space programs, teacher professional development, Meet a Scientist programs, chemistry magic shows, and Math and Movement Academy. Science education programs in conjunction with other community organizations that have a science focus could also be pursued under this agreement.

Recognizing that the future is dependent on today’s students, the mission of Clinton City Schools is to educate our students to achieve their full potential by providing a safe and challenging academic environment where standards are high and learning is a priority. To learn more, visit Clinton City Schools at www.clintonschools.org. 

Hear about the impact of the Clinton City Schools MOU signing

ORAU and Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge join forces for K-12 STEM education programming

cmor-logo.pngORAU and the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge have signed a memorandum of understanding that allows both organizations to work together to enhance STEM education offerings for students in Anderson County and beyond.

ORAU has been leading the way in STEM education for more than 75 years, and the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge has a 50-year track record of bringing children and their families together to enjoy its hands-on exhibits and education programs.

Examples of potential programs for ORAU and CMOR include:

  • Early childhood and elementary (K-4 or 5) programs
  • Meet a Scientist programs
  • Chemistry magic shows
  • Math and Movement Academy
  • Science education programs in conjunction with other community organizations

CMOR’s mission is to provide fun and diverse educational programs and exhibits emphasizing play and hands-on learning for all ages in arts, science, history, culture, and healthy living, while collecting and preserving objects in a historic Manhattan Project Community. To learn more about CMOR, visit www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org.

Contact us

To learn more about how your organization can make a STEMpact, please contact Leigha Justice at (865) 696-7739 or leigha.justice@orau.org.