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U.S. Department of Energy’s
Office of Science
Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee
Meeting
Peter FaletraApril 20, 2005
Workforce Development forTeachers and Scientists
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U.S. Department of Energy
Why is DOE Interested in Workforce Development?
IG Report (July 2001) states “the Department could face a shortage of nearly 40 percent in its science and technical classifications within five years.”
DOE is the largest federal agency funding basic research in physical sciences. We need to ensure we have the workforce to accomplish this research.
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Why is DOE Interested in Workforce Development?
Final Report of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board's Task Force on the Future of Science Programs at the Department of Energy -- October 13, 2003
“The Department should dramatically enhance its role in educating and training future scientists and engineers, drawn from America’s diverse population, for careers in DOE-related fields. The Department should establish strong programs of undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowships or traineeships in the physical sciences and engineering and should strengthen its outreach at the K-12 level.”
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U.S. Department of Energy Goals of Workforce Development for Teachers
and Scientists
1. Grade School - to - Grad School approach for attracting students into the STEM pathway
a. Science Bowl Activities/K-12 Teacher Professional Development
b. Undergraduate Internships
c. Graduate Fellowships
d. Faculty Research Opportunities
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Goals of DOE Workforce Development Office
2. Use the DOE National Laboratories as a Resource
a. Safe, well-established, well-supported places for big science
b. Large, first-class facilities and instruments for cutting-edge science
c. Strong human resources for mentoring
d. Community of government, university, and private resources
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National Laboratories
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Undergraduate Laboratory Research Internships
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship
Community College Institute
Pre-Service Teacher Program
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Undergraduate Internships
Research experience at an Office of Science Laboratory
10 week summer internships 16 week semester internships $400 per week stipend Travel included Housing allowance included Students required to write a science abstract and a
research paper Outside evaluation conducted each year
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For students majoring in the sciences, mathematics, engineering, or technology.
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)
Paid internships for undergraduate students enrolled in two or four year institutions and interested in advancing their scientific and technical expertise and graduate school and career options.
Learning by doing Photo Credit: PNNL 2002
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SULI: Our Flagship Program
SULI places students with mentor scientists at DOE National Labs for 10 weeks in the summer or for 16 weeks during a fall or spring semester term.
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Some things SULI is NOT:
SULI is not a small program We will place over 450 undergraduates in
14 labs this summer We had over 2000 completed applications
for these positions SULI is not just a “resume” builder
Students are paid $400 per week Funding is available for travel and
housing
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Career training internshipin all branches of science, mathematics, and engineering.
*Award Winning Programfor College Students
Semi-Finalist for Harvard Award “Innovations in American Government”
Recognized by the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans as an exemplary program.
Observation and Discovery Photo Credit: PNNL 2002
Community Collegestudents enter the scientific work forceand expand careeroptions.
Community College Institute (CCI)In Science and Technology*
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In order to apply to CCI Applicants Must:
•Be at least 18 years old
•Be enrolled in an accredited US Community College
•Be a U.S. citizen or PRA
•Have health insurance
•Have passed at least 12 credit hours of coursework toward a degree
•Have interest in a STEM career
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CCI Enhancements Activities
Are matched with world-renowned scientists who serve as mentors
Are trained to use advanced scientific instruments
Attend seminars on scientific inquiry and methodology
Receive training on career planning and transition to 4 year colleges
Develop professional communication skills
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Undergraduate ResearchExperiences … Learn by Doing!
For students majoring in the sciences, mathematics, engineering, or technology.
Pre-Service Teachers (PST)
Paid summer research internshipsat one of the National Laboratories.Each intern works with both aresearch mentor and a Master Teacher.
Don’t just teach science, math, or technology; Do it!
Learning by doing Photo Credit: PNNL 2002
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Pre-Service Teachers (PST)
To enhance the nation’s source of proficient K-12 science, mathematics, and technology teachers
Must be junior or senior or graduating community college student
For students interested in becoming K-12 teacher in science, math or technology
Students mentored by lab scientists and master teachers to master content knowledge and apply to classroom
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Graduate/Faculty Programs
Faculty and Student Teams
Laboratory Science Teacher Professional Development
Used Energy Related Laboratory Equipment
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Faculty and Student Teams (FaST)
• Paid summer research internships at one of the National Laboratories for teams including one faculty member and up to three students.
Priority given to schools receiving less than 50% Federal research funding
Partnership with NSF
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HQ Policy and Guidelines forNational Laboratories
Consistent policy and guidelines for all programs Program Guidebook: Participant
Deliverables Guidelines for Program Administration Mentor Training and Recognition Outcomes expected from all participants
(journal)
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Program Guidebook
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship(SULI)
Community College Institute of Science and Technology(CCI)
Pre-Service Teachers Program (PST)
Faculty and Student Teams(FaST)
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Undergraduate Internships
Required Deliverables Research abstract Research paper (10 pages) Pre & Post questionnaires PST Students - Education
Module/Journal/Digital Portfolio Publish Journal of Undergraduate
Research
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Journal of Undergraduate Research
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Published Articles
Maritza Alvarado: Novel Flueorine-Containing NMDA Antagonists for Brain Imaging: In Vitro Evaluation (2001 Journal Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory MD/PHD Program
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Published Articles
Rochelle Hinman: DNA Microarray Technologies: A Novel Approach to Genomic Research (2002 at PNNL)
Ashley Miller: Evaluation of the In Vivo and Ex Vivo Binding of Novel CB1 Cannabinoid Receptor Radiotracers (2002 at BNL)
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Published Articles
Cathryn Kubera: Isolation of Two Unknown Genes Potentially Involved in Differentiation of the Hematopoietic Pathway, and Studies of Spermidine/Spermine Acetyltransferase Regulation (2002 at ANL)
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Published Articles
Tracy Hazen: Reducing Boron Toxicity by Microbial Sequestration (2002 at ORNL)
Sarah Nelson: Evaluation of the Genetic and Nutritional Control of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in a Novel Mouse Model on Chromosome 7—an Insight in Insulin Signaling and Glucose Homeostasis (2003 at ORNL)
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Published Articles
Micha Kerr: Tolerance Test of Eisenia Fetida for Socium Chloride (2003 at ORNL)
FaST Team (2003 at PNNL): Development of Polymeric Waste Forms for the Encapsulation of Toxic Wastes Using an Emulsion-Encapsulation Based Process
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Global Change Ed Program
SURE…undergraduates GREF…graduates A major goal of GCEP is to involve
undergraduate students at the end of their sophomore or junior year in BER-supported global change research, then continue this experience during subsequent undergraduate summers.
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Online Information
www.scied.science.doe.gov