2009 Summer Academies in Math, Science and Technology — Grades 10-12
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- Explore forensic science.
- Design a video game.
- Build a robot.
- And much more!!!
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Be sure to request applications from the contact person listed under the academy you choose. Or call 1.800.858.1840 for more information.
Langston University, Langston
An Intensive Summer Academy in Mathematics and Science for Grades 10-12
Residential
June 7-20
Langston University and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education proudly present "An Intensive Summer Academy in Mathematics, Science, and Technology." This is a two-week residential summer academy for rising 10th-, 11th- and 12th-grade students. The academy’s focus will be on improving students’ appreciation for and enrollment in Oklahoma core curricula through intense, positive experiences in mathematics (pre-calculus), chemistry, biology/microbiology and technology (basic electronics). Students will experience an intensive ACT preparation course and field trips, Web construction and design, mathematical and scientific problem solving, and library research.
Visit: www.lunet.edu/MSA
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
Fired-Up About Research Science and Engineering
Residential
July 12-17
Experience the excitement of the technology and sciences that reshape our world. During an intensive weeklong residential program, participants are challenged with laboratory- and field-based scenarios centered on a common theme: fire. Participants will investigate careers, learn new skills and prepare for the fascinating world of technology. Specific activities include robotics and fire and safety engineering. Students will program robots for a competition, design, construct and burn different materials. The highlight of the academy will be "burning the house." The academy is sponsored by the College of Engineering Architecture and Technology and the Office of Institutional Diversity at Oklahoma State University.
Contact: Jovette Dew, Jovette.dew@okstate.edu or 405.744.2920
Seminole State College, Seminole
Peek Into Engineering (PIE)
Residential
July 26-31
This academy will target rising 10th- through 12th-grade students. Exciting projects will be designed to expose the participants to various engineering fields and will come from Future Scientists and Engineers of America and NASA’s Teacher’s Guide with Activities in Science, Mathematics, and Technology. An entire day will be dedicated to rocketry projects. Students will take field trips to engineering plants and laboratories. Faculty members, engineers and other professionals will give guidance and instruction and activities will concur with the Priority Academic Student Skills.
Contact: 405.382.9217 or visit www.sscok.edu/PieAcademy/PieMainPg.htm
Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford
Oklahoma Giants – Exploring the Science, Math, Engineering and Technology of Oklahoma’s Wind and Natural Gas Energy
Residential
Session 1: June 7-12
Session 2: June 14-19
Session 3: June 21-26
The Oklahoma Giants Summer Academy is a fun way to explore the math, science and technology behind two of Oklahoma’s most valuable resources: wind and natural gas. Using labs and field trips, participants will explore the math, science and technology used every day by Oklahoma men and women as they produce energy for our nation. This academy will be offered three times during June 2009. The academy will take place on the campus of Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, located 70 miles west of Oklahoma City in the heart of Oklahoma’s wind and gas energy industry.
Contact: Dick Kurtz, dick.kurtz@swosu.edu or 580.774.3164
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