2009 Summer Academies in Math, Science and Technology — Grades 11-12
Think BIG!
Head to a college campus!
- Explore forensic science.
- Design a video game.
- Build a robot.
- And much more!!!
FREE!
Be sure to request applications from the contact person listed under the academy you choose. Or call 1.800.858.1840 for more information.
East Central University, Ada
Secret Messages, The Lottery, Game Shows and Other Mathematical Pursuits
Residential
June 7-12
The aim of this academy is to introduce participants to a hands-on, technology-based, fun-filled, stimulating interdisciplinary experience, exposing them to connections between math and related scientific areas. The areas include, but are not limited to, operations research, probability and statistics, topology, math modeling and cryptography, which are used extensively in the real world. The purpose of this academy is to generate an interest and improve mathematics performance at the high school level to encourage the pursuit of mathematics and its applications as a major area of study at the college level and beyond.
Contact: Dr. Robert Ferdinand, 580.559.5285, or get more information and application at http://cs.ecok.edu/~rferd/ecuacad09/home.htm
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
OSU High School Aerospace Academy
Residential
June 7-18
The OSU Aerospace Education Summer Academy makes it possible for 30 students who are beginning grades 11 and 12 to actively study aerospace education concepts. This academy strives to nurture students’ interest in technology, biology, chemistry, physics, earth science and mathematics and to demonstrate how these disciplines can be integrated into aerospace education studies and support the Oklahoma Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS). This experience provides on-campus classroom activities and regional field trips, including trips to Oklahoma aviation industries and the Johnson Space Center in Houston. This allows participants to study aerospace career options, technology applications to the aerospace industry, and the impact of aviation and space exploration on society.
Contact: Director Steven K. Marks, steve.marks@okstate.edu or 405.744.8125
Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford
Summer Science and Mathematics Academy
Residential
June 1-12
This academy is designed to give up to 32 students a two-week, on-campus experience of the close relationship among science, mathematics, technology and society and to motivate participants to pursue higher education and careers in science, mathematics and technology. The objectives for the academy are designed to meet the Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) curriculum as well as National Education Standards in Science and Mathematics (NSES, PSSM). Participants will live in university dormitories, eat in the cafeteria, take classes in lecture halls and laboratories, and have access to university facilities and equipment at no charge. Participants will take courses in biology, chemistry, computer science, geology, space science, health, mathematics and physics to provide the fundamental scientific content and methodological background. Laboratory activities and field experiences are designed to enhance the participants’ inquiry skills required for scientific problem solving. During the last two days of the academy, participants will be involved in a problem-solving competition.
Contact: Dr. Brian D. Campbell, brian.campbell@swosu.edu or 580.774.3118
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