The mission of the Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists program is to provide a continuum of opportunities to the Nation's students and teachers of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)...

High School Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory provides talented high school students from the San Francisco Bay Area with summer work experiences in science, computing sciences, technology and related areas. serves to link Berkeley Lab investigators with students participating in Biotech Academies at Berkeley High...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl is a nationwide academic competition that tests students' knowledge in all areas of science. High school and middle school students are quizzed in a fast paced question-and-answer format similar to Jeopardy. Competing teams from diverse backgrounds are comprised of four students, one alternate, and a teacher who serves as an advisor and coach...

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The Write Thing to Do is an annual scholastic essay program. This 750-word essay program adds a special experience for high school students in the areas of science, engineering and mathematics. Scientists and engineers at Sandia National Laboratories pose the essay questions and also judge the essays. The call for participation goes out at the start of each school year and winners are announced before December...

The Thunderbird Awards reward young people who, through hard work and determination, overcome great personal difficulties to achieve their goals. Their achievements earn them roles as leaders and role models to other at-risk teenagers, as well as $1500. The awards were created by Sandia National Laboratories and Lockheed Martin in 1994 and are conducted by Community Involvement, since their inception...

A publication of the U.S. Department of Energy Human Genome Program, all about the history and future of genomics...

Students will learn how the solar cell changes light energy to electrical energy. Students will work in small groups and construct different solar panel configurations to see the differences and similarities in parallel and series circuits. Student will work with solar cells to see how panels can power loads with different voltage and current requirements. Students will be able to see applications of solar power as a renewable resource. Background information, assessment questions and extensions are provided along with supply sources...

In this portfolio-based scientific engagement, a pair of students (modifiable for a class) will explore basic electrical concepts of voltage, current, power, and characteristics of parallel and series circuits. This engagement will introduce the student to these concepts by manipulating a hand held generator, utilizing a multimeter and modeling and designing a wind turbine in a wind tunnel (modifications are given if a wind tunnel is not available). An understanding of how wind energy is used as a renewable energy resource is also gained by completing this engagement. This module is intended to be an independent exercise within a technology lab where students rotate through engagements. It may, however, be included in a regular classroom and placed in a curriculum addressing electricity, wind, renewable energy, or mathematical modeling...

The first three activities contained in the packet focus on the practical uses of solar energy. The activities deal with the heating of solids, liquids, and gases. The final activity investigates the transformation of light to electrical energy. And how different wavelengths and intensity can effect the transformation to electricity. The packet also contains a glossary...