Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 2418 19 Teaming Faculty WITH TEACHERS RESEARCHERS ALLIED WITH EDUCATION INL has a long history of close association with the schools in the area. INL recognizes that developing talent at a local level is as important as recruiting the best talent from around the world. To this end, teachers are the lab’s most natural allies. It is essential for the next generation to have advanced critical thinking skills, integrated with an understanding of science, math, engineering, physical and life sciences and the application of technological concepts. TEAMING TEACHERS Teaming Teachers is a professional development program for K-12 educators. Through this summer program, educators work with INL scientists and technical experts on research projects relevant to the classes they teach. The program helps teachers deepen their knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and hone their instruction skills. Participants return to their classrooms with new skills and energize students to think about careers in science, mathematics, engineering or technology. The program is open to •  Experienced teachers who demonstrate an intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. •  Teachers who are U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens. Participants receive an hourly wage commensurate with their academic credentials and experience for their participation in the eight-week program. 8,701 TEACHERS PARTICIPATED INTHE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN 2016. University Partnerships launched the Faculty Researcher program in 2016, allowing prominent professors to conduct research at Idaho National Laboratory during breaks from teaching. 2016 UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS LAUNCHEDTHE FACULTY RESEARCHER PROGRAM. A university faculty member is able to collaborate with INL lab researchers, sharing ideas and processes. When they return to their academic duties, they are able to share with students and colleagues what they have learned at INL. Equally important, they act as advocates of INL research and programs, encouraging students to pursue internships and postdoctoral research opportunities. The first two researchers in the program were both involved with Dr. Rob Hovsapian in the Power and Energy Systems in the Energy Environment Science & Technology directorate. They were: Dr. Charles Boncelet, associate chair of the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department at University of Delaware and a professor of Computer & Information Services. Dr. Anurag K. Srivastava, associate professor in the Washington State University School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science director in the Smart Grid Demonstration and Research Investigation Laboratory. Both researchers collaborated and worked with team members of INL’s Real Time Power and Energy Innovation Laboratory R&D team.