7.2: Research Opportunities
Contribute to a vital and diverse national scientific workforce by providing national laboratory research opportunities to
students and teachers.
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Our national laboratories offer a unique setting for mentor-intensive training opportunities, helping to ensure that DOE and
the Nation have a highly skilled and diverse scientific and technical workforce. These capabilities strongly complement the
career development opportunities provided by the National Science Foundation and other Federal agencies. Our national laboratories
provide an environment where, under the mentorship of world-class scientists, students and teachers have unparalleled opportunities
to perform exciting research with the most advanced instrumentation available. This combination of mentor talent and advanced
instrumentation greatly serves to attract, develop, and retain a diverse and capable workforce. Our strategy includes the
following emphases: • Provide undergraduate internships for students entering science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
careers, including K-12 science and math teaching careers. • Provide graduate/faculty fellowships for STEM teachers and faculty.
• Develop partnerships with other Federal agencies to address the long-term decline in undergraduate and graduate degrees
in the physical sciences.
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