LIVERMORE, California – Registration is open for the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) 2016 Teacher Research Academies (TRA). The TRA offers middle and high school science teachers and community college faculty a professional development curriculum during the summer months at the Edward Teller Education Center (ETEC) at LLNL. Teachers are given the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge scientific research conducted at the Laboratory and experience the application of real-world science in an environment teachers seldom experience.

The academy model allows teachers to progress through four levels of instruction, with each level building on the knowledge and experience of the preceding level. Participants engage in a continuum of standards-based instruction in line with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), enabling them to progress from novice to mastery in exciting scientific disciplines such as biotechnology, computational modeling, fusion and astrophysics, technical writing and 3D print and design.

The academies will be held in June and July. Here is the complete schedule of academies and workshops:

3D Print & Design

July 6-8: 3D Print & Design - Level I

July 11-15: 3D Print & Design - Level II

July 25-29: 3D Print & Design - Level III

Biotechnology Research Academy

June 20-22: Biotechnology Research Academy - Level I

June 27-July 1: Biotechnology Research Academy - Level II

July 25-29: Biotechnology Research Academy - Level III

Computational Modeling Academy

June 20-24: Computational Modeling Academy - Level I

June 27-July 1: Computational Modeling Academy - Level II

July 25-29: Computational Modeling Academy - Level III

Fusion & Astrophysics Research Academy

July 6-8: Fusion & Astrophysics Research Academy - Level I

July 11-15: Fusion & Astrophysics Research Academy - Level II

July 25-29: Fusion & Astrophysics Research Academy - Level III

Technical Writing for Science Class

June 23-24: Technical Writing for Science Class

July 18-19: Technical Writing for Science Class

Participating teachers will experience the nature of science through direct involvement and use of science equipment, processes and practices found in research labs. They will meet LLNL scientists, visit research laboratories, observe science being performed in a lab and will learn technical writing skills to better communicate scientific information.

U.S. citizenship is required to participate in the academies. Register online. There is a $20 registration fee per workshop.

Visit the LLNL Science Education Program website for more detailed information about the Teacher Research Academies and other educational outreach programs. Register online.

For more information, contact Joanna Albala, LLNL Education Program manager, (925) 422-6803, or albala1 [at] llnl.gov (email).