b'Allied with EducationINL has a long history of closethey learned at INL. EquallyThe program is open to:association with the schools inimportant, they act as advocatesExperienced teachers the area. INL recognizes thatof INL research and programs,who demonstrate an developing talent at a local levelencouraging students to pursueintellectual curiosity and is as important as recruitingINL internships and postdoctoralenthusiasm for learning.the best talent from around theresearch opportunities. Teachers who are U.S. world. To this end, teachers arecitizens or a lawful the labs most natural allies. TEAMING TEACHERS permanent resident.It is essential for the nextTeaming Teachers is aParticipants receive an hourly generation to have advancedprofessional developmentwage commensurate with critical thinking skills, integratedprogram for K-12 educators.their academic credentials and with an understanding of science,Through this summer program,experience for their participation math, engineering, physical andeducators work with INLin the eight-week program. life sciences, and the applicationscientists and technical expertsSeven teachers participated in of technological concepts. on research projects relevant tothe program in 2017.the classes they teach.FACULTY RESEARCHERS Teachers can collaborate The program helps teacherson a variety of projects at University Partnershipsdeepen their knowledgeINL. For instance, one 2018 launched the Facultyof science, technology,Teaming Teacher, Emily Researcher Program in 2016,engineering and mathematicsHoadley, developed a teaching allowing prominent universityand hone their instruction skills.curriculum and activity called professors to conduct researchParticipants return to theira Bioescape using the idea at Idaho National Laboratoryclassrooms with new skills andof escape rooms to introduceduring breaks from teaching.energize students to think aboutbioenergy basics. Students The first two professors tocareers in science, mathematics,increase their bioenergy literacy take part in the program wereengineering or technology.by engaging in a unique blend Dr. Charles Boncelet from University of Delaware and Dr. Anurag Srivastava from Washington State University. Both continued in the program into 2017.When faculty researchers return to their academic duties, they are able to share with students and colleagues what 34 |University Partnerships'