Abstract
The Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF), under construction in Newport News, Virginia, is a particle accelerator laboratory for nuclear physics research funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. CEBAF's research and supporting technologies offer a rich environment for capturing the interest of and augmenting the experience of pre-college teachers and students. This paper describes some of the pre-college educational programs underway at CEBAF in collaboration with schools, colleges, and business partners. The BEAMS program -- Becoming Enthusiastic About Math and Science -- is highlighted. BEAMS brings entire classes of fifth and sixth grade students with their teachers into CEBAF for a full school week of special science and math activities. A pilot program involving seven inner-city classes was conducted in spring 1991. The 1991/1992 program is well underway with fifty classes scheduled to visit CEBAF.
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