STEM Academies for Students
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education offers exciting events, activities, and programs for K-12 students to engage in STEM education opportunities that build a solid foundation for future STEM careers. Through our STEM academies, students are exposed to a variety of engaging activities that supplement classroom learning and encourage an interest in STEM-related subjects.
ORISE K-12 activities offer students a way to participate in authentic, hands-on experiences designed to engage young minds in STEM subjects and challenge them beyond the classroom environment. Students interested in learning more about STEM careers can participate in several programs that will give one-of-a-kind experiences and access to professional researchers.
ORISE K-12 STEM academies are offered during the summer months. In most cases, these educations experiences are introductory and no prior experience or knowledge is needed for students accepted into these programs.
Priority will be given to students who have not participated in the program in past years. Students who have attended this program in the past will be placed on an alternate list. Alternates will be notified as spots become available. We hope to see you this summer!
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9:00 am - 3:30 pm EDT
Artificial Intelligence Mini-Academy
For rising 7th - 10th graders
The ORISE Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mini-Academy is a three-day program to introduce middle and high school students to AI and its uses and applications. Students will engage in exciting and challenging activities over the three-day period to develop skills and knowledge that will help them grow into the technology leaders of the future.
This is an introductory program and no prior experience or knowledge is needed.
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9:00 am - 3:30 pm EDT
Forensic Chemistry Mini-Academy
For rising 7th - 9th graders
The ORISE Forensic Chemistry Mini-Academy is a three-day program that introduces middle school students to Forensic Chemistry. Students will solve a mystery by collecting and analyzing evidence using techniques such as chromatography, fingerprinting, shoe imprinting, blood typing, and fiber analysis.
This is an introductory program and no prior experience or knowledge is needed.
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9:00 am - 3:30 pm EDT
Oak Ridge Robotics Academy
For rising 7th - 10th graders
The Oak Ridge Robotics Academy is a week-long program that introduces middle and high school students to robotics. Working in teams, students will develop engineering and programming skills to design, build, and program a robot.
This is an introductory program and no prior experience or knowledge is needed.
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9:00 am - 3:30 pm EDT
KinderCoding Mini-Academy
For rising 1st - 3rd graders
The ORISE KinderCoding Mini-Academy is a day-long introduction to the basics of coding for younger elementary students. Let them see that coding can be easy while they learn and practice new skills with their peers.
This is an introductory program and no prior experience or knowledge is needed.
KinderCoding Mini-Academy is currently full. We have a waitlist and will notify participants as spaces become available. Please register to be added to the waitlist.
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9:00 am - 3:30 pm EDT
Coder’s Quest Mini-Academy
For rising 4th - 6th graders
The ORISE Coder’s Quest Mini-Academy is a day-long class that introduces upper elementary students to coding. Students will learn and practice new skills related to coding!
This is an introductory program and no prior experience or knowledge is needed.
Coder’s Quest Mini-Academy is currently full. We have a waitlist and will notify participants as spaces become available. Please register to be added to the waitlist.
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9:00 am - 3:30 pm EDT
Math Exploration
For rising 1st - 3rd graders
Math Exploration is a fun and education-filled day of challenges to let your elementary students practice their math skills and collaborate with peers.
This is an introductory program and no prior experience or knowledge is needed.
Math Exploration is currently full. We have a waitlist and will notify participants as spaces become available. Please register to be added to the waitlist.
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9:00 am - 3:30 pm EDT
Math Exploration
For rising 4th - 6th graders
Math Exploration is a fun and education-filled day of challenges to let your elementary students practice their math skills and collaborate with peers.
This is an introductory program and no prior experience or knowledge is needed.
Tennessee Science Bowl
The Tennessee Science Bowl brings together student teams from across the state to compete head to head for bragging rights, cash prizes, and to represent Tennessee at the National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C. The annual event is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge Office, ORAU, ORISE, and other organizations.