1. U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee Meeting Peter Faletra April 20, 2005 Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists

2. Office of Science 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.

3. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy 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.”

4. Office of Science 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

5. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy 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

6. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories

7. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy Undergraduate Laboratory Research Internships Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship Community College Institute Pre-Service Teacher Program

8. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy 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

9. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy 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

10. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy 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.

11. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy 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

12. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy Career training internship in all branches of science, mathematics, and engineering. * Award Winning Program for 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 College students enter the scientific work force and expand career options. Community College Institute (CCI) In Science and Technology*

13. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy 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

14. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy 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

15. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy Undergraduate Research Experiences … Learn by Doing! For students majoring in the sciences, mathematics, engineering, or technology. Pre-Service Teachers (PST) Paid summer research internships at one of the National Laboratories. Each intern works with both a research mentor and a Master Teacher. Don’t just teach science, math, or technology; Do it! Learning by doing Photo Credit: PNNL 2002

16. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy 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

17. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy Graduate/Faculty Programs Faculty and Student Teams Laboratory Science Teacher Professional Development Used Energy Related Laboratory Equipment

18. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy 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

19. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy HQ Policy and Guidelines for National 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)

20. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy

21. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy 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

22. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy Journal of Undergraduate Research

23. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy Published Articles  Maritza Alvarado: Novel Flueorine- Containing NMDA Antagonists for Brain Imaging: In Vitro Evaluation (2001 Journal  Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory  MD/PHD Program

24. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy 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)

25. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy 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)

26. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy 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)

27. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy 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

28. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy 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.

29. Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy Online Information www.scied.science.doe.gov