MCPS SUMMER SEARCH CATALOG: Looking for something for your student to do
this summer that is educational and fun? The Summer Search catalog can help.
It lists an enormous variety of camps, academic and arts programs, programs
with an intercultural or special needs emphasis, opportunities at
universities and colleges, and many more enrichment experiences across the
nation and abroad.
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/info/summersearch/
RESEARCH SCIENCE INSTITUTE(RSI): Each summer approximately 75 high school
students gather for six of the most stimulating weeks of their young lives.
Selected from the United States and other nations, these students
participate in a rigorous academic program which emphasizes advanced theory
and research in mathematics, the sciences, and engineering.This is the
Research Science Institute (RSI).
http://www.cee.org
TELLURIDE ASSOCIATION SUMMER PROGRAMS @ CORNELL UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF
MICHIGAN & UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN: Very rigorous, highly selective
program. Telluride Association, an educational organization, offers several
interdisciplinary academic programs for high school juniors. Tuition is
paid by Telluride. No grade or credit is given.
Juniors who earn very high scores on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude
Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) or are
recommended by appropriate high school personnel receive an invitation to
apply in early January. Qualified students receive an application through
nomination by teacher, counselor. Nominations due by Mid December.
Queries about the Telluride Program should be addressed to:
The Administrative Director
Telluride Association
217 West Avenue
Ithaca, NY 14850-3980
telephone: 607 273-5011
http://tellurideassociation.org/tasp1.html
MARINE SCIENCES CONSORTIUM: was founded in 1968 by a consortium of three
colleges, although it was known by a different name. First located in Cape
May, NJ, and then Lewes, DE, the Consortium expanded to 14 member colleges
and universities and became established in 1971 at its permanent site in the
area of Wallops Island, VA.
Over the years, the membership has changed and now consists of 15 member
universities and colleges. The Marine Science Consortium maintains two
campuses. The main campus is located at Wallops Island and is adjacent to
the NASA/Wallops Flight Facility. The second campus, named the Marine
Science Consortium Research Center, is located directly on Chincoteague Bay
at Greenbackville, VA.
We are very proud of our educational programs, which support classroom,
laboratory, and field activities directed toward pre-college, university and
Elderhostel students. Please take a few minutes to browse through the linked
pages of this web site. Whether you are an individual looking to enhance
your understanding of the marine sciences, or seeking to pursue a marine
sciences career or represent a college or university looking to establish,
expand and/or enhance programs in the marine and environmental sciences, the
Marine Science Consortium offers a wonderful variety of opportunities to
meet your educational and/or research goals.
http://msconsortium.org/
THE HUTTON JUNIOR FISHERIES PROGRAM is a summer mentoring program for high
school students sponsored by the American Fisheries Society. The principal
goal of the Hutton Program is to stimulate interest in careers in fisheries
science and management among groups underrepresented in the fisheries
professions, including minorities and women. Application to the program is
open to all sophomore, junior, and senior high school students regardless of
race, creed, or gender. Students selected for the program are matched with a
professional mentor in their area for a summer-long, hands-on experience in
a marine or freshwater setting. A scholarship of $3,000 is awarded to each
student accepted into the program.
Thirty-five students were chosen to participate in the 2008 Hutton Program.
Questions? Please visit the Hutton FAQ below. If you have further questions,
please contact the Hutton Program Coordinator, Kathryn Winkler 301-897-
8616, ext 213. hutton@fisheries.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB 15, 2009
http://www.fisheries.org/afs/hutton_gen.html
GODDARD SPACE CAMP: The purpose of this program is to provide students with
an opportunity to experience how research and development organizations
operate on a day-to-day basis. Participants will be assigned to work with a
technical professional who is doing work related to the general field of
interest to the student.
http://education.gsfc.nasa.gov/pages/placement.html
NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM ON MEDICINE: For high school students
with demonstrated academic achievement, outstanding leadership skills and a
strong interest in pursuing a career in medicine. During the Forum students
focus on content, issues and practices in lectures, small group seminars,
and on-on-one inetractions with medical students, physicians and
researchers.
If interested, Mrs. L. Adler needs to submit your name ASAP.
http://www.nylf.org
NATIONAL AQUARIUM IN BALTIMORE: SPEND YOUR SUMMER AT THE AQUARIUM
Student summer volunteer and paid work. If you are interested in spending an
exciting summer learning about marine biology and conservation, meeting
people from all over the world, gaining new work experience and having fun
at Maryland's most popular attraction, consider applying for the 2009
Student Summer Program at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. The volunteer
part of the program can fulfill community service requirement.
Students work from June to August. More information: Lesli Landsman
410-576-1015. Mrs. Adler has the application and info package.
Application deadline to Mrs. Adler: December 1. Application requires
recommendation from me or Mrs. Alton! So get it to me early.
http://aqua.org/studentsummerprogram.html
OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN MARINE SCIENCE: While there are
some opportunities in marine-related fields for those who do not continue
their education beyond high school, they are generally limited to technical
support positions. If you are interested in an oceanography or marine-
related career, first you should enroll in as many chemistry, earth science,
biology, physics, computer science, and mathematics classes as possible in
high school. Also think about participating in a science fair, the ocean
science bowl or an intern program that will give you hands-on experience.
Some of the many ocean science-related programs available to high school
students include.......
http://www.onr.navy.mil/careers/ocean_marine/education_key.asp
HEADS UP: Get an early edge in engineering with HEADSUP! This summer
college credit program, includes introductory-level Johns Hopkins University
courses in mechanical, biomedical, environmental and electrical & computer
engineering taught in small classes at our Montgomery County Campus in
Rockville. Don't wait � Head for HEADSUP Now! Possible internships.
http://headsup.jhu.edu/?page=index
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND YOUNG SCHOLARS PRGRAM: Summer Term lets you get ahead
with a selection of more than 1,700 University of Maryland undergraduate and
graduate courses and workshops. Six different sessions--2 six-week sessions
and 4 three-week sessions--can help you satisfy requirements, explore new
interests, accelerate progress toward graduation, or broaden your world.
You don't have to go here to go here! In addition to University of Maryland
students, Summer Term is open to students of other colleges, visiting
international students, high school students, professionals, and life-long
learners.
This summer, get ready, get started, and get ahead at the University of
Maryland
http://www.summer.umd.edu/s/?utm_source=BrochureMailing&utm_medium=Brochure
SLOAN CAREER CORNERSTONE: Pre-college summer programs and camps are offered
throughout the country, often through Universities to provide high school
students with experiences in science, mathematics, technology, engineering,
or healthcare. In addition to the list below, be sure to check your local
university to see what programs they may have planned for the summer.
Students and parents should find out many details about a camp before
deciding to attend. Factors such as the size of the camp, number of weeks,
amount of hands-on activities, housing, student/teacher ratio, available
credit, and of course costs should enter into your decision.
http://www.careercornerstone.org/pcsumcamps.htm
SUMMER PROGRAM IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH. Learn about the wonders of
the body at University of Maryland in Baltimore. Students gain knowledge
and experience working in a laboratory that is conducting animal or human
research in one of the following areas: anatomy, brain science,
reproduction, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, pathology,
epidemiology, pharmacology, medical technology, genetics, dentistry,
pharmacy. pediatrics, psychiatry or other biomedical research areas.
Science seminars, career seminars, mini-field trips, survival skills
workshops, oral and written communication in science.
For application email: nrm001@dental.umaryland.edu
WOMENS TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AT MIT: is a 4-week summer residence
program to introduce high school girls to electrical engineering and
computer science. If you know a girl who is currently a high school
junior with demonstrated math and science ability, encourage her to
visit the website. Classes are taught in a supportive environment by a
staff of women MIT PhD candidates and undergraduates. The full-time
academic program includes hands-on experiments and team-based
projects in computer science, electrical engineering, and mathematics.
Participants are selected from a nationwide applicant pool of girls who
attend the program in the summer between their junior and senior year in
high school.
http://wtp.mit.edu/
SUMMER OF DISCOVERY AT NIEHS: SUMMER OF DISCOVERY AT NIEHS: The
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is one of 20
institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Unlike most of the
other institutes in the NIH, the NIEHS is located in the Research Triangle
Park, North Carolina. NIEHS takes a leadership role in science education
outreach. Scientists at NIEHS are committed to sharing with students and
educators the intensity, excitement, sense of discipline, and tremendous
satisfaction that careers in science can impart to those who pursue them.
To this end, the Division of Intramural Research (DIR) has established the
Summers of Discovery Program for which Intramural Research Training Awards
(IRTAs) are given to outstanding high school, college undergraduate and
graduates students interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical/
biological sciences. Scientific disciplines within the DIR include
neurosciences, biophysics, genetics, carcinogenesis, reproductive and
developmental biology, chemistry, pharmacology, pulmonary pathobiology,
classical and functional toxicology, clinical research, statistics,
biomathematics, epidemiology, computer modeling and risk assessment.
Participants are selected by scientific mentors from the Intramural program
and are expected to spend between 8 to 12 weeks (during May through
September) working on a research project that entails exposure to the latest
biochemical, molecular, and analytical techniques in that field. The
research mentoring experience is supplemented by a series of seminars
featuring some of the Institute's leading researchers. Collectively, the
seminars give the summer participants a good overview of environmental
health sciences as practiced at NIEHS.
There is also a poster session at the end of the summer where participants
display the results of their research efforts and respond to questions as
though they were participating in a national scientific society meeting
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/summers/
QUEST: The Quest Scholars Program (Quest) is a five-year long leadership
and science education program for talented, low-income youth. Quest begins
with a five-week summer residential program on the Stanford campus, and
continues through the undergraduate college experience. One student at a
time, Quest strives to provide underprivileged students with the mentorship,
personal direction, and educational skills to succeed at America's best
universities.
The Quest Scholars Program currently encompasses two programs:
QuestLeadership (the Quest summer residential session and the five
continuing years of support described above) and QuestBridge, a new
initiative of the Quest Scholars Program created to establish a portal to
higher education for outstanding motivated, low-income, underrepresented and
at-risk youth in America. Information on the Quest Scholars Program and
QuestLeadership can be found on this website.
http://questscholars.stanford.edu/
HOWARD UNIVERSITY & NOAA WEATHER CAMP: Two weeks mid July. Free
opportunity to explore the options of atmospheric science and related fields
such as meteorology, atmospheric sciences, physics, environmental sciences,
applied physical science. Hands on activities and visits to major
organizations that support atmospheric sciences.
http://www.gs.howard.edu/atmosci/
MED-VET SUMMER ACADEMY @ ST GEORGE UNIVERSITY. Put yourself to the test.
10 day summer academy courses will let you see what it is like to be on a
fast track to medical school or vet school.
http://www.sgu.edu
MC DANIEL COLLEGE SUMMER SCIENCE INSTITUTE: College credit. Ecology
of Freshwater Organisms to promote new college major- Environmental Policy
and Science. July 24-July 29. Call 410-857-2400 for information and
application
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NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE CAMP. The camp will be held June 25 to July
16 in the Monongahela Mountains near the National Radio Astronomy
Observatory in West Virginia. Applications are due by Febuary 17. COntact
mthurlow@msde.state.md.us for more info. Application link below.
http://141.153.63.184/docs/NYSC%20Delegate%20Application%20Packet.doc
EARTHWATCH RESEARCH EXPEDITIONS. Voulinteer on a research expedition
and get hands on experience, work closely with experts in the field. Email
info@earthwatch.org for more info
http://www.earthwatch.org
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS AT THE SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL ZOO. Many teen volunteer
programs: Class Aide, How Do You Zoo, Horticulture, Greeter, Kid's Farm.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Support/Volunteer/Teens/
MSU High School Honors Science-Mathematics-Engineering Program. Summer
program involving full time research for 10th and 11th grade students. See
link below for details.
http://www.tne.msu.edu/
SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL ZOO. Paid positions are available during the summer
and also to teen volunteers.
http://www.fonz.org
CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION. The CBF will be offering students an exciting
opportunity this summer with the Cenfer for Bay Studies. Students will build
upon leadership skills, network with other student leadership groups, and
learn about their connections to the Chesapeake Bay in an outdoor setting.
For more information, click the link below.
http://www.cbf.org/CenterForBayStudies
NATURAL RESOURCES CAREERS CONFERENCE: Join field professionals and high
school students from across the state for seven days of intense instruction
and fun at the Hickory Environmental Education Center in Garrett County,
Maryland. Natural resource professionals and dedicated volunteers have
developed the extensive and relevant NRCC curriculum. Traditional
Forestry will be the main focus of this educational experience with
the inclusion of GIS and GPS technology. Urban Forestry comprises
an entire day. Watershed ecology is also emphasized.
Students may choose to earn two college credits (fee required) from
Allegany College of Maryland. To earn the credits, the student must
attend the entire week, complete a short exam, and present a team
management plan. The credits will transfer to most community
college in Maryland and several four year colleges and universities.
This co-educational conference provides a real opportunity for high
school students interested in a career in Natural Resources to learn
from industry professionals and develop contacts that could lead to future
employment and a career in natural resources.
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/forests/careersconf06.html
JHU ENGINEERING INNOVATION: Working with faculty accredited by the Whiting
School, rising high school juniors and seniors and incoming college freshmen
participating in Engineering Innovation in the summer of 2007 will complete
the course, "What is Engineering?"
Learning and working as part of a team, students learn the basics of
engineering--conducting experiments, taking part in design challenges,
interpreting data, applying technolgy, and meeting with research engineers
who are pushing the boundaries of the field.
Fun, informative, and thought-provoking, "What is Engineering?" includes
assignments that range from the building of a better mousetrap, working with
chemical processes, and assembing a digital circuit to operate a robot, to a
design competition for which students must construct a bridge made of
spaghetti and epoxy.
Prerequisites for students applying to Engieering Innovation include
algebra, some trigonometry, a lab science, and familiarity with a
spreadsheet program, such as Excel.
http://engineering-innovation.jhu.edu/
The EXPLAINERS PROGRAM AT THE NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM are looking to
recruit interested students to join the program. Explainers are high school
or college students hired by the Museum to interact with visitors and assist
them in understanding the principles of light.
In order to be an Explainer:
* Be at least 16 years of age
* Currently enrolled in a diploma or degree granting program.
* Have good written and oral presentation skills
*Available to work at least 15 hours per week in the summer and 1 weekend
day per month the remainder of the year
* Be able to work with a diverse audience and age groups
* Willing to attend ongoing training and conduct self study in general
scientific principles relating to aeronautics, astronomy and life skills.
If there are any questions call: 202-633-2557 or email to NixonT@si.edu
http://nasm.si.edu
SUMMER PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY: Students must be in grades 9, 10 or 11; have
an interest in math and science; have a 3.0 GPA and meet the low-
income/first generation requirement. The deadline is December 15 to apply.
This would be a wonderful opportunity for students to pursue.
2007 Summer Residential Program Announcement (UMBC): For information and
applications for students go to the web site below:
http://www.umbc.edu/upwardbound-mathscience/