THE STEM Academy at HVA
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STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. If you love math and science, are interested in learning how the world works and is put together, and/or can't get enough of computers and the latest techy gadgets, you belong in the STEM Academy. STEM students are smart, motivated, and don't mind asking questions or thinking outside the box. If you want to learn how to use math, science, logic, computers and technology to make the world a better place to live, you will gain the knowledge and skills through STEM courses.
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. If you love math and science, are interested in learning how the world works and is put together, and/or can't get enough of computers and the latest techy gadgets, you belong in the STEM Academy. STEM students are smart, motivated, and don't mind asking questions or thinking outside the box. If you want to learn how to use math, science, logic, computers and technology to make the world a better place to live, you will gain the knowledge and skills through STEM courses.
Academy Announcements Research Science Institute Program at MITThe application period is open for the Research Science Institute program:
http://cee.org/research-science-institute http://cee.org/apply-rsi This program is run by the non-profit Center for Excellence in Education and held at MIT for six weeks during the summer. Students are matched with a research mentor in the Boston area and work on a project for the summer. At the end of the summer they present their results in both written and oral form. The program is free for the students -- except for the cost of transportation to/from Boston. Check out the link above if you are interested! STEM Slam Global Video ContestCheck out the link below if you are interested in the STEM Slam Global Video Contest.
http://www.stemslam.com/index.html National Youth Science Camp applications open until February 17, 2012The National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) is a residential science education program that honors and challenges two graduating high school science students from each state and others from selected countries around the world. Scientists from across the nation present lectures and hands-on science seminars and linger to interact informally with student delegates. Delegates are challenged to explore new areas in the biological and physical sciences, art, and music with
resident staff members. Opportunities are provided for delegates to present seminars covering their own areas of interest and research. A visit to Washington D.C. permits delegates to visit some of the nation’s premier scientific, governmental, and cultural facilities. The NYSC experience includes overnight excursions into the Monongahela National Forest, featuring
backpacking, rock-climbing, caving, mountain biking, and kayaking opportunities. Delegates are required to participate in the camp program for its entirety, as the fast-paced activities and remote location make travel to and from the NYSC very difficult. More information is available online at www.nysc.org. Please see the FILES section of this page for the application.
 Summer Research Experience for High School StudentsUTK’s Center for Environmental Biotechnology with support from the National Science Foundation is accepting applications for local area high school students (junior/senior level preferred) to participate in research activities in our Center for 8 – 10 weeks over the summer of 2012. Students will receive a stipend of approximately $1,500. Areas of research include bioenvironmental systems and environmental omics (genomics, metabolomics, transcriptomics, and gene expression), biomicroelectronics, nanobiotechnology, biomedical and health care imaging technologies, biosensor and bioreporter development, environmental toxicology and water quality, and bioenergy and biofuels (www.ceb.utk.edu). If interested, e-mail a one page personal statement (single spaced, 12-point font) describing your academic aspirations, career goals, and why you would benefit from a summer research opportunity to Dr. Steven Ripp at saripp@utk.edu.
 Science Matters Lecture SeriesHardin Valley's STEM Academy and Farragut High School's Science Academy have partnered to bring you monthly talks by by University of Tennessee professors talks about their research and how the world works. Talks are open to all, and start run from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Dates for this school year are:  Oak Ridge Site Specific Advisory Board (ORSSAB) MeetingsAmira Sakalla, one of HVA's STEM students, is one of two student representatives to the ORSSAB, a group which helps make decisions regarding clean-up and management of nuclear and heavy metal waste sites in the greater Oak Ridge area. HVA student are invited to attend their open meetings, which last about 2.5 hours. (If you only have an hour, attend the beginning of the meeting, when you will see presentations and public comments. Meetings are held at the DOE Information Center, 475 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN and begin at 6:00 p.m. Fall meeting dates are: January 11 February 8 March 14 April 11 Mrs. Sayers' students will earn bonus points for attending provided you (1) take notes, (2) bring back programs/agendas, and (3) check in with Amira!  Best Buy's Academic AchieversCongratulations to Shawn Steffey and Brittany Bennett - HVA STEM Academic Achievers of the Year for 2011 sponsored by Best Buy. Additional congratulations to our STEM Student of the Month winner for January: Andrew Neal. Senior Portfolio Showcase Night April 26thHardin Valley Academy announces its fall Senior Portfolio Showcase night on Thursday, April 26th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the HVA atrium. This evening highlights the capstone experiences of our Senior Portfolio students. Seniors from all four academies will present their internship, lab assistant, and research experiences in an informal, open house style setting. The Senior Portfolio Showcase is an opportunity for others to learn more about our seniors’ culminating real-world learning experiences. Hardin Valley's PTSA will provide light refreshments. All students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community members are cordially invited to attend. Please plan to join us!
 STEM Teacher of the MonthMr. and Mrs. Hartman • collaboration and sharing with colleagues • Disney Y.E.S. Program  Entrepreneurs of Knoxville visit STEMEOK visited with Dean Debbie Sayers and discussed HVA, the STEM Academy, and Senior Portfolio/Internships.
www.ustream.tv/recorded/1930080 STEM Academy Files
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