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Discover
Your Summer 2008
Index By Program Type: Classroom Time
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| Adobe Photoshop |
Topic(s): Computer Science |
| University of Nebraska-Omaha |
| Omaha, NE |
Grade(s): For boys and girls, ages 11 to 17 |
| Experience hands-on training using leading digital imaging software. Learn about web elements creation, photo retouching, and various special effects. Those interested in computer graphics/digital imaging/arts are welcome to attend. |
| Eligibility Requirements: For boys and girls, ages 11 to 17 |
| Dates: July 7-11, 2008 |
Fees: $75 per workshop |
| Deadline for Applications: June 1; early application is advised |
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The Peter Kiewit Institute
402-665-3819
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| Advanced Astronaut Camp (Advanced Voyage to Mars™) |
Topic(s): Space Science |
| Challenger Learning Center - St. Louis |
| Ferguson, MO |
Grade(s): 6 to 8 |
| In the Advanced Voyage to Mars™ camp, advanced astronauts will build model rockets, participate in simulated space missions, design, build, and “live” in a Mars colony and more. |
| Eligibility Requirements: Students in grades 5 through 8 are welcome to apply. |
| Dates: July 14-18 |
Fees: $210; discounts available for Science Center Family and Friends Plus and Max members |
| Deadline for Applications: One week prior to the start of each camp |
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| Advanced Astronaut Training Camp |
Topic(s): Space Science |
| Challenger Learning Center - St. Louis |
| Ferguson, MO |
Grade(s): 6 to 8 |
| Experience an out-of-this-world summer camp with simulated space missions, underwater training and other far-out space science activities. Participants will experience what it would be like to train as a real NASA astronaut. Activities will include mental and physical challenges as well as design competitions. In addition, advanced astronauts will learn basic scuba-diving skills that will enable them to participate in a one-day underwater astronaut-training program. Scuba training and gear are included (note: scuba participants must be at least 10 and medically fit to dive). |
| Eligibility Requirements: Students in grades 5 through 8 are welcome to apply. |
| Dates: July 21-25 |
Fees: $250; discounts available for Science Center Family and Friends Plus and Max members |
| Deadline for Applications: One week prior to the start of each camp |
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| Advanced MAYA |
Topic(s): Computer Science |
| University of Nebraska-Omaha |
| Omaha, NE |
Grade(s): For boys and girls, ages 14 to 17 |
| The Maya class offers a little glimpse of what an animator's world is like. Touching on 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation, this class covers the basics of Maya. Continuation of MAYA. Must have taken MAYA to enroll. |
| Eligibility Requirements: For boys and girls, ages 14 to 17 |
| Dates: June 16-20, 2008 |
Fees: $75 per workshop |
| Deadline for Applications: June 1; early application is advised |
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The Peter Kiewit Institute
402-665-3819
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| Aerospace Camp |
Topic(s): Space Science |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology |
| Rolla, MO |
Grade(s): 6 to 8 |
| The mission: Prepare to blast off for three fun-filled days on the University of Missouri-Rolla (Missouri SandT) campus. Students will experience aeronautics and space flight from a ground-up perspective, as they learn about the history of flight, astronomy and space exploration. The three days will be filled with computer simulations, interactive teamwork activities and practical hands-on experiences. |
| Eligibility Requirements: Campers must be age 10 (on or before July 22) to 12. |
| Dates: Session 1 (July 22-24); Session 2 (July 29-31) |
Fees: Contact program office for fee information. |
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Distance and Continuing Education
573-341-6576
dce@mst.edu |
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| Aerospace Institute |
Topic(s): Aerospace Engineering |
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| Urbana, IL |
Grade(s): 9 to 10, 11 to 12 |
| This is a one-week residential program for students who are interested in learning about the fields of aerospace engineering and aviation. Many students have some sort of experience with the aerospace field, through model rockets, remote control airplanes, or a family member who is a pilot--but no experience is necessary; just an interest in learning about the field. The Institute is held on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Students will learn through classroom sessions, laboratories, demonstrations and hands-on activities. |
| Eligibility Requirements: Students entering grades 9 through 12 are welcome to apply. |
| Dates: Check web site for program dates |
Fees: $700 program fee; limited financial aid available |
| Deadline for Applications: Application must be postmarked by April 15 |
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| All Girls/All Math |
Topic(s): Mathematics |
| University of Nebraska |
| Lincoln, NE |
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| This week-long camp offers high-school girls a unique opportunity to explore sophisticated mathematics in an all-girl environment. Campers attend a class in codes three hours every morning, where they learn basic number theory and applications to cryptography. In the afternoon, they attend mini-courses in other mathematical applications, such as Aerodynamics. Students spend a week on campus in the dorms and eat meals in the cafeteria. |
| Eligibility Requirements: Girls entering grades 10 through 12 are welcome to apply. Special consideration is given to girls that have successfully completed one year of high-school geometry. |
| Dates: Check web site for program dates |
Fees: $250 (includes room and board); scholarships are available |
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| An Introduction to Computer and Electrical Engineering |
Topic(s): Electrical Engineering |
| Bradley University |
| Peoria, IL |
Grade(s): 11 to 12 |
| This program will introduce students to the basic concepts and electronic devices on which computer systems are based. Through lectures, computer simulations and laboratory work, students will learn about binary numbers, Boolean algebra, logic gates and integrated circuits. Using this knowledge, they will design a digital electronic system, build it and test it in the laboratory. Students do not need to have previous knowledge of these topics or laboratory skills, but they must be excited to learn about them. |
| Eligibility Requirements: Students entering grades 11 through 12 are welcome to apply. |
| Dates: June 15-21 |
Fees: $400 |
| Deadline for Applications: June 1; early application is advised |
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| Apprenticeship in Medicine (AIM) |
Topic(s): Health and Medicine |
| Medical College of Wisconsin |
| Milwaukee, WI |
Grade(s): 12+, 11 to 12 |
| The AIM program offers 12 local high-school students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to engage in a variety of clinical hands-on experiences. The intensive six-week program has been designed to increase awareness of common medical problems in underserved communities and career opportunities in fields of medicine. The program offers a stipend upon completion. |
| Eligibility Requirements: Students must be entering grade 11 or 12 or recently graduated. They must have a science and math GPA of at least 2.8, be from an economically and/or educationally disadvantaged background, and they must attend high school in the Milwaukee Public School S |
| Dates: June 23-August 1 |
Fees: $1,000 stipend |
| Deadline for Applications: March 1, 2008 |
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Dawn S. Bragg, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, Student Affairs/Diversity
414-456-8734
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| Archaeology Field School - Grades 9-12 |
Topic(s): Archeology |
| Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center |
| La Crosse, WI |
Grade(s): 12+, 9 to 10, 11 to 12 |
| Students will explore what it is like on an actual archaeological excavation, working alongside professional archaeologists in the field. They will participate in small-scale excavations (test units) and survey work. Lab work may include washing ceramics, stone tools and other remains, and sorting them into basic categories. An experimental archaeology component may explore making stone tools and pottery. Optional lab hours and local field trips will be available after regular field-school hours. Supervised dorm facilities are available at an additional cost of $255 for 5 days. Scholarships may be available based on interest in archaeology, financial need and grade point average. For more information about financial assistance call 608-785-8454. |
| Eligibility Requirements: This experience is open to high-school students through adults. No previous experience is necessary. |
| Dates: July 28-August 1 |
Fees: $485 program fee / $255 room and board; call 608-785-8454 with financial assistance questions |
| Deadline for Applications: One month prior to session; register early, space is limited |
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