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| Name: | Academies Creating Teacher Scientists (ACTS) |
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| School/Institution: | Argonne National Lab |
| City: | Argonne |
| State: | IL |
| Opportunity Type: | DOE Laboratory |
| Teacher Status: | Inservice |
| Teacher Level: | Middle School High School |
| Description: | Grade 6-12 teachers will: * Expand their content knowledge and develop inquiry-based teaching modules/lessons * Enhance their professional & leadership skills and portfolio * Network with colleagues, mentors, and laboratory staff * Receive mini-grants to aquire key materials and to attend educator conferences/workshops * Receive an $800 weekly summer stipend; Housing available to out-of-area teachers * Experience multi-year and year-long activities * Get plugged into the R & D enterprise of the laboratory with access to world-class tools, research, scientists, and engineers. A full three-year participation is required in either program – including the summer and the academic year. |
| Duration: | 4-8 weeks |
| Application Deadline: | 04/03/2009 |
| Opportunity Website: | http://www.dep.anl.gov/p_k-12/lstpd/index.htm |
| Sponsor Link: | http://www.dep.anl.gov/ |
Benefits and Requirements | |
| Benefits: | Stipend |
| Benefit Explanation: | $800 per week stipend |
| Citizenship Requirement: | U.S. Citizen |
Professional Development Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Contact: |
Deon Ettinger Argonne, IL 60439 Phone: 630-252-4272 |
