Announcing:ARC 2024 the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) and the Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is accepting applications for two summer study opportunities: the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) and the Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge. Both programs, planned for summer 2023, are free intensive learning experiences specifically for the Appalachian Region’s high school and/or middle school students and teachers. Program details are listed below:
Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA)
- The Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA), developed in partnership with Appalachian State University, EntreEd, and STEM West, prepares the next generation of regional entrepreneurial leaders and thinkers. High school students from across Appalachia will be selected to participate in a comprehensive learning curriculum designed to cultivate creativity, sharpen business acumen, and develop skills essential for entrepreneurial success. The students will have the opportunity to develop and implement business ideas, refine and prototype those ideas, and eventually deliver a shark-tank-style pitch presentation for an audience of entrepreneurs. AEA will be held from July 6-19, 2024, at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. More information and application materials are available atwww.arc.gov/AEA.
Applications Open Now! Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy
Who: Appalachian High School Students
When: July 6-19, 2024
Where: Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina
Application Deadline: February 2, 2024
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Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge
- The Appalachian STEM Academy is a hands-on learning experience for Appalachia’s middle and high school students, as well as high school teachers in STEM-related fields. Hosted by Oak Ridge Associated Universities in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, this program is a gateway to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in the Appalachian Region. Working with award-winning scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, high school and middle school students conduct guided group science, math, and computer science technology research projects, while high school teachers work with science practitioners to develop STEM-related curriculum. Many students gain their first exposure to applied science and STEM education through this experience. For the first time in the program’s 32-year history, ARC is excited to expand the middle school STEM Academy into two separate, one-week sessions, allowing double the number of students to participate. This program will be held from July 6-19, 2024 for high school students and teachers. Middle school students dates are from July 6-12, 2024 (Session 1), and July 13-19, 2024 (Session 2). The programs will be held at Oak Ridge Associated Universities in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. More information and application materials are available atwww.arc.gov/STEM.
Applications Open Now! Appalachia STEM Academy
Who: Appalachian Middle and High school students / High school teachers
When: July 6-19, 2024 for high school students and teachers
July 6-12, 2024 (Session 1) July 13-19, 2024 (Session 2) for middle school students
Where: Oak Ridge Associated Universities in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Application Deadline: February 2, 2024
Apply here:https://www.orau.org/arc-ornl/default.html
What’s Included:
- Roundtrip travel to Oak Ridge, TN
- Lodging
- Meals
- Supplies
- Extracurricular Activities
Participants should expect to bring some extra money for incidental expenses or souvenirs.
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For more information about these initiatives visit www.arc.gov or contact Kathy Zook at kzook@eastgatecog.org or (234) 254-1518.