Smithsonian Science Education Academies for Teachers
Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers of Science

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 Smithsonian Science Education Academies for Teachers sessions will be held at the museums and research centers of the Smithsonian and other museums and laboratories in or near Washington, D.C.
Academies for 2010 are as follows:
Earth's History & Global Change
June 27–July 2, 2010

Biodiversity
July 11–16, 2010
Energy: Past, Present, & Future
July 25–30, 2010

Each of the Academies is unique in both its approach and science content.
GENERAL ACADEMY INFORMATION:
Each academy includes:
Hotel accommodations* for Sunday through Thursday nights;
A Sunday evening 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.

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
Fees associated with university credits
College Credit
Optional graduate credit is available for an additional fee. More information to come.
Course Fee
$1,990, covers course design, 5 night hotel accommodations, breakfast and lunch daily, a Sunday evening reception and orientation, a special Thursday academy banquet, and all local travel (excluding transit to and from the airport or station).
Accommodations
Details to be announced.
For additional assistance please contact Lisa Rogers, Program Specialist at 202-633-2970 or email RogersL@si.edu or nsrcpdcenter@si.edu