What is the ACTS Program?

The DOE Academies Creating Teacher Scientists (ACTS) program at Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico is a four-week summer program for middle school teachers designed to provide research experiences, speakers and tours for teachers that will increase their science content knowledge, as well as provide new ideas for sharing science/engineering applications and careers with their students. Teachers form a collaborative network, sharing teaching strategies and education modules.

Why should I attend ACTS at Sandia National Laboratories?

All ACTS components address the National Science Education Standards.

Teachers receive a stipend of $800.00 per week.

Teachers are eligible to receive up to $2000 in classroom materials and up to $2000 in professional development support.

Teachers report that the program improved their ability to communicate real-life applications and careers to their students and increased their own scientific knowledge and understanding of science applications.

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How do I apply to ACTS?

The application must be submitted online:

http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/LSTPD/about.htm

Learn more about the program...

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Who should I contact if I have questions?

Amy Tapia - astapia@sandia.gov
Sandia National Laboratories
P. O. Box 5800, MS 1313
Albuquerque, NM 87185-1313
Phone: (505) 284-5207
Fax: (505) 284-5210

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