National, State, and Regional Opportunities

The Details
WHERE


Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU),
Oak Ridge, TN

WHEN


Two-week residential program for high school students and high school teachersJuly 5-17, 2020
One-week residential program for middle school students: July 11-17, 2020

WHO


Appalachian high school & middle school students, and high school teachers in STEM-related fields.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?


  • Transportation to attend the programs
  • Full room and board
  • All expenses related to lab work and field trips
  • Teachers also receive a $1,000 stipend.

See the program flyer for more info.

How to Apply
Apply by February 28!
See the links below for complete application info.

HIGH SCHOOL INSTITUTE



MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY


Calling Appalachian students and teachers for an all-expenses-paid summer STEM learning opportunity!
See side Bar for more details

 

Space Apps Challenge 2020 – Save the Date

 

Smoky Mountain STEM Collaborative 

NASA Space Apps Challenge

 

Date: Oct. 2-4, 2020, location TBD, cost is free

 

Save the Date!

The Purpose of the Space Apps Challenge is to: inspire collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking; foster interest in Earth and space science exploration; raise awareness of NASA data around the world and encourage growth and diversity of the next generation of scientists, technologists, designers, engineers and artists This two day hackathon is open to all ages, those under 13 must have a parent with them at all times, however. Check out our event page from 2019 here: https://2019.spaceappschallenge.org/locations/sylva-nc/

If you have questions, contact Randi Neff (828-339-4357/ r_neff@southwesterncc.edu) Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/WNCSpaceApps #WNCSpaceAppChallenge