Educational Initiatives
Teachers and Students
NETL's efforts in education reflect DOE's mission in its Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists program, providing a continuum of opportunities to the Nation's students and teachers of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
NETL is a proactive developer and supporter of education initiatives at all levels. NETL's commitment to education is demonstrated through research participation, workshops, instructional materials, tours, community outreach, and special events. The goal of NETL's Education Program is to enhance interest in math and science and to provide resources and instructional materials. Our commitment to our goal will contribute to a foundation for life in a scientific and technological world for our young people.
With support from the NETL Regional University Alliance (RUA), the AVESTAR Center's education program augments graduate and undergraduate engineering education in the areas of process simulation, dynamics, control, and safety. Students and researchers gain hands-on simulator-based training experience and learn how the commercial-scale power plants respond dynamically to changes in manipulated inputs, such as coal feed flow rate and power demand. Students also analyze how the regulatory control system impacts power plant performance and stability. In addition, students practice start-up, shutdown, and malfunction scenarios. The 3D virtual ITSs are used for plant familiarization, walk-through, equipment animations, and safety scenarios.
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Infomation on entering the 2013 Earthday poster contest. |
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View our Earth Day 2012 poster contest winners! |
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A CORDIAL INVITATION TO JOIN THE Pittsburgh Regional Center for Science Teachers (PRCST) for a STEM EDUCATION SERIES |
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Celebrate Earth Day 2012 by participating in the National Energy Technology Laboratory's poster contest! |
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Apply today to one of NASA's summer research opportunities! |
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NASA One Stop Shopping Initiative (OSSI) for Recruiting Interns, Fellows and Scholars |
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For more information, please contact: UNCFSP/ NASA One Stop Shopping Initiative, Phone: 1-800-231-9155, Email: nasaossi@uncfsp.org
We are very excited about our collaboration with NASA on a great new initiative! Students may apply now to one of NASA's summer research opportunities on or before March 1, 2011. Through the agency's new Student On-Line Application for Recruiting Interns, Fellows and Scholars (SOLAR) System (http://intern.nasa.gov), undergraduate and graduate students in STEM fields can search and apply to a variety of NASA opportunities.
Visit the SOLAR Launchpad at http://intern.nasa.gov. Through this website, students can register, complete one application, and apply to up to 15 specific research opportunities. We encourage qualified students to begin their application today! A completed application must include the following:
- General Information
- Education and Work Experience
- (1) Resume
- (1) Transcript
- (1) Letter of Recommendation (Students should allow enough time to request the Letter of Recommendation, and to have it submitted by the Recommender by March 1st. An application is not complete until the Letter of Recommendation is received by the system.)
As a NASA One Stop Shopping Initiative (OSSI) recruitment specialist, UNCF Special Programs Corporation (UNCFSP) has the important and privileged role of informing, mentoring and preparing interested students to take advantage of the valuable education and career advancement opportunities being offered by NASA. If you have questions or need assistance with completing your application, please call us at 1-800-231-9155 or email: nasaossi.uncfsp.org for assistance.
For more information, please contact: UNCFSP/ NASA One Stop Shopping Initiative, Phone: 1-800-231-9155, Email: nasaossi@uncfsp.org
UNCFSP/ NASA One Stop Shopping Initiative
Phone: 1-800-231-9155
Email: nasaossi@uncfsp.org
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Applications for the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow are now being accepted |
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Program Flyer [PDF-118KB]
Additional Details on the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship [PDF-22KB] |
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NETL's Collaboration with National Geographic JASON Project Yields 3 CODiE Awards |
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The JASON Project's multimedia energy curriculum unit accomplished a clean sweep by winning three coveted CODiE Awards from the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA). Developed by National Geographic with assistance from NETL, Operation: Infinite Potential empowers students to work alongside leading scientists to explore past, current, and future challenges of energy generation, storage, and consumption. It is available in print and free online editions at www.jason.org. |
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A pool of educators and technology experts named Operation: Infinite Potential the nation's Best K-12 Instructional Solution, Best Online Instructional Solution, and Best Education Game or Simulation for 2010. The CODiE Awards are the industry's sole peer-recognition awards program, designed to celebrate excellence and vision in educational technology, digital content and software. |
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JASON's approach to science education immerses students in challenging, real-world situations where they are connected with, and mentored by, top scientists from premier research organizations. JASON immerses students in the mission theme by framing each curriculum around five core elements delivered via print, video, HTML and interactive games. The core elements are: 1) Meet the researchers; 2) invitation to join the mission team - mission objectives; 3) mission briefing; 4) mission labs - what science knowledge is required and why; and 5) field assignments. JASON's curriculum reaches two million students a year and has earned 13 national awards for education. |
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This summer, JASON will release its geology unit, Operation: Tectonic Fury, which NETL also collaborated on. |
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