The Appalachian Regional Commission has extended the deadline for both the Appalachian STEM Academy and the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy by two weeks to March 18.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS WITH LINKS:
Appalachian STEM Academy: https://www.arc.gov/arc-oak-ridge-summer-program/ – Established in 1990, the Appalachian STEM Academy is a residential, 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. Many participants come from economically distressed counties and often gain their first exposure to applied science and STEM education through this experience.
Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy: https://www.arc.gov/appalachian-entrepreneurship-academy/ – In partnership with Appalachian State University, EntreEd, and STEM West, ARC’s Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) prepares the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders and thinkers. Chosen via a competitive application process, 26 high school students from across the Appalachian Region participate in experiential learning designed to cultivate creativity and develop essential entrepreneurial skills. While learning, students concurrently develop and implement their own business ideas, refine and prototype those ideas, and eventually deliver a shark-tank-style pitch presentation for an audience of entrepreneurs.