managed for the U.S. Department of Energyby Brookhaven Science Associates, a companyfounded by Stony Brook University and Battelle

P.O. Box 5000

Upton, NY 11973-5000

www.bnl.gov

A View of BrookhavenBrookhaven National Laboratory is a multipurposeresearch laboratory funded by the U.S. Department ofEnergy. Located on a 5,300-acre site on Long Island,New York, the Laboratory operates large-scale facilitiesfor studies in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine,applied science, and advanced technology.Brookhaven’s 3,000 scientists, engineers, and supportstaff are joined each year by more than 4,000 visitingresearchers from around the world.

Adventures in LearningWhether for elementary-school students, high-schoolstudents, undergraduates, or graduate-level researchers,a variety of learning opportunities are available atBrookhaven National Laboratory.

 Research programs Summer lectures and classes Annual science fair In-service teacher training Science Museum programs Laboratory tours Guest speakers Whiz-Bang Science Show Contests

For more information about Brookhaven’s educationalprograms and application procedures, visit:www.bnl.gov/bnlweb/educ_museum.htmlOr contact:Office of Educational Programs(631) 344-3054www.scied.bnl.govScience Museum(631) 344-4495www.pubaf.bnl.gov/Museum/Science_museum.htmlDiversity Office(631) 344-3318www.bnl.gov/diversity/Speakers Bureau(631) 344-2345www.bnl.gov/bnlweb/speakers.htmlTours(631) 344-2400www.pubaf.bnl.gov/Tours.htmlModel bridge builders and judges.

An aerial view of Brookhaven Lab.
Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduates apply tospend a mini-semester,semester, or summerconducting hands-onresearch in a variety offields including chemistry,physics, engineering,biology, nuclear medicine,

applied mathematics, computers, and environmental science.Brookhaven scientists supervise and guide participants.Undergraduate students from schools throughout theU.S. are eligible to participate. There are specialopportunities for community college students, pre-serviceteachers, and for women and minorities.Most undergraduate programs provide stipends as wellas housing accommodations if needed. Academic creditmay be available through participants’ schools.While at the Laboratory, students also attend lectures,seminars, tours, and cultural activities, and takeadvantage of Brookhaven’s employee recreation programs.About 125 students a year are accepted into undergraduateprograms. University classes may plan day trips toBrookhaven to visit the Lab’s nationally acclaimed sciencefacilities and hear scientists discuss their current research.

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Opportunities forPre-College Students and TeachersThese programs are designed to spark students’interest in science.Opportunities for ResearchEach summer, high-school students work side-by-sidewith scientists in Brookhaven’s world-renowned facilitieson cutting-edge research in physical science, life science,and technology development.Students can also participate in research-based classesand lectures, and teachers are offered in-servicetraining in hands-on workshops.Science Fairs and ContestsMore than 600 studentsfrom schools in SuffolkCounty compete eachyear in Brookhaven’sElementary SchoolScience Fair. Projectsrange from design andconstruction of innovativepaper airplanes to analyzing which vegetables have themost bacteria.Middle- and high-school students learn principles ofscience and engineering by building model bridgesand magnetically levitated vehicles, which are thentested competitively at the Laboratory.Contest and science fair workshops are offered forstudents and teachers.Museum Programs and More!

Over 14,000 childrenand teachers visitBrookhaven’s on-siteScience Museumeach year forhands-on lessons inelectricity, radiation,light, and more.

Museum staff and scientists also travel to schools foreducational activities.