2009 Academies—General Information

The Professional Development Center of the National Science Resources Center (NSRC), an organization of the Smithsonian Institution and the National Academies, is offering a series of exciting opportunities for science teachers—the Smithsonian Science Education Academies for Teachers.

As part of the world’s premier museum and research complex, the NSRC can provide special access for teachers to the scientists, curators, and educators at the Institution. Most Academy sessions will be held at the museums and research centers of the Smithsonian and other museums and laboratories in or near Washington, D.C.

Each of the four Academies is unique in both its approach and science content. This year's academies are:

Biodiversity;

Ecological Field Studies;

Earth's History & Global Change;

Energy: Past, Present, & Future

For infomation on what each academy includes, does not include, possible college credit for attendees, and hotel accomodations, see below. For specific information on each academy, including programs, local restaurants, and sightseeing, see that academy's page.

Each academy includes:

• Hotel accommodations* for Sunday through Thursday nights;

• A Sunday evening dinner reception and Academy orientation;

• Daily breakfast and lunch (Monday through Friday);

• Special Thursday night celebration dinner or event;

• Transport to and from the daily events (when appropriate); and

• All materials and tuition.

*One additional person—spouse, friend, child—may stay in the participant’s room at a small additional cost. Participants from the same area may choose to share a room at a reduction of $350.

Academies do not include:

• Travel to and from the hotel from your point of arrival in Washington;*

• Parking fees;

• Evening meals Sunday through Wednesday; or

• Course fees ($300) for the Virginia Commonwealth University graduate program and course.

*For the Ecological Field Studies Academy in Front Royal, Virginia, limited transportation may be provided to and from Dulles or Reagan National airport. Contact the Professional Development Center, nsrcpdcenter@si.edu, for details.

College Credit

Three (3) optional graduate credits will be available from Virginia Commonwealth University for an additional fee of $300.

Accommodations

Hotel accommodations for the Washington DC academies will be at the Holiday Inn Captital, 550 C Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. See www.hicapitaldc.com. *Participants need not contact the hotel directly for reservations—service is provided by the Professional Development Center.

Accomodations for the Ecological Field Studies Academy will be in Front Royal, VA. More information to come.

Ecological Field Studies

Energy: Past, Present, & Future

Earth's History & Global Change

Academy Online Registration