Jefferson Lab. The Thomas
Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab)
is a U. S. Department of Energy basic research laboratory
operated to study and understand the detailed structure
and behavior of the nuclei of atoms. With the experiments
being conducted by scientific and technical experts using
forefront technologies, Jefferson Lab is a resource that
can be used by regional, state, and local educational
agencies. Piloting effective new ways for institutions to
assist K-12 science/math education is one way Jefferson
Lab supports education. The BEAMS program is such a pilot
project.
Funding. In 1995,
Congress dramatically decreased DOE funding for education
(by 75%) and directed that future programs be closely
connected with the DOE's scientific activities. In FY
1997, the money for precollege education was phased out
completely. As a result, school districts participating
in BEAMS now help pay its costs with in-kind and dollar
contributions. This "share" includes
transportation costs and $4 per student per day for
consumables.
Contacts. The BEAMS
address is : http://www.cebaf.gov/services/pced/pcedhome.html
The Jefferson Lab's science education manager is:
Janet Tyler
Jefferson Lab
12000 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: 757-269-7164
FAX: 757-269-5065
e-mail: tyler@jlab.org
