*APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO APRIL 15, 2024, at 11:59:00 PM ET.*
The NextGen Pathway to Computing Program affords rising high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates in accredited high schools or home school programs in Anderson, Blount, Knox, Loudon, Roane, and Sevier counties the opportunity to learn about foundational computer and computational science skills. Students will be mentored by ORNL research and technical staff and will gain valuable skills needed for successful careers in computing fields. Participants will have access to ORNL’s leadership-class facilities, including Frontier, the world’s most powerful supercomputer. With a focus on solving the world’s most challenging scientific and technical challenges, ORNL conducts basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. ORNL’s Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate oversees an immense store of computing power, and its talented staff of computational scientists and mathematicians conduct state-of-the-art research and development in computer and computational sciences in support of the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) missions and programs.
Any public, private, or homeschool student who attends or has recently graduated from any high school in Anderson, Blount, Knox, Loudon, Roane, or Sevier Counties is eligible to apply.
Diversity is Key
Scientific discovery is a team effort. Researchers, engineers, and technical and business professionals support achievements in science and technology by helping to manage and operate research projects and facilities. We believe the teams required to solve the nation's most pressing scientific challenges are those that combine a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Selected students will participate from June 10, 2024 – July 12, 2024, and will receive the following benefits:
This work was supported in part by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) under the NextGen Pathway to Computing Program.
To be eligible, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
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Electronic applications, including submitted recommendations, must be received through the Zintellect application system. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications that do not include one recommendation from a STEM teacher or the principal (curriculum coordinator for home school students) will not be considered for selection.
*APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO APRIL 15, 2024, at 11:59:00 PM ET.*
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