Science Opportunities

Opportunities in Science

“What is Engineering?” at JHU

Johns Hopkins University 's Whiting School of Engineering has dedicated itself to creating a national pipeline of future engineers with the introduction of the summer course, “What is Engineering?”. This course is being offered to high school students at sites around the country, including 4 locations in Maryland – Baltimore , Elkridge, Rockville and Bel Air. In this class students develop a new level of problem solving skills which they achieve through hands on experimentation and lecture. Students who complete the course with an “A” or “B” will receive 3 transferable credits from Johns Hopkins University . The deadline has been extended to May 15, 2008 . For more information go to http:engineering-innovation.jhu.edu.

“What is Engineering?”

The “What is Engineering?” course is not a survey course of engineering. In this class students develop a new level of problem solving skills which they achieve through hands on experimentation and lecture. Our goal is for motivated high school students to see how they can apply the math and sciences from high school to a future in engineering. Students who complete the course with an “a” or “b” will receive three transferable credits from Johns Hopkins University . For more information visit http://engineering-innovation.jhu.edu .

2008 Ag Discovery Program

The University of Maryland is well underway in its planning and preparation for the 2008 Ag Discovery summer program, which will run from Sunday, July 13, through Friday, July 25. The UM program is one of six offered nation-wide. Those interested in learning more about the program and finding out how to apply should visit the USDA/APHIS web site ( http://www.aphis.usda.gov/agdiscovery/ ). Ag Discovery is open to high school students 14-17 years of age and gives these teens a glimpse of some of the many career paths open to them in agricultural and environmental sciences.

Mississippi Summer Transportation Institute (MSTI)

MSTI will be held July 13-26. 2008. This program is for current ninth and tenth graders interested in the transportation field. Applications can be found online at www.bagley.msstate.edu/outreach

Women in Action

Women in Action will be held June 4-7, 2008. Each session is limited to 30 academically talented seventh and eight grade females. Applications can be found online at www.bagley.msstate.edu/outreach

University Familiarization Program for Minorities in Engineering (UFPME)

UFPME is a one-week residential engineering enrichment program for students in 9 th – 11 th grades that was developed to allow students to explore the various engineering disciplines offered at MSU. The program runs June 8 th to 14 th . Applications can be found online at www.bagley.msstate.edu/outreach

MSU Robotics Camp

MSU Robotics Camp will be held June 15-21, 2008. This is a week0long program for students to spend a week building and programming robots. This program is for students in 8 th – 10 th grades. Applications can be found online at www.bagley.msstate.edu/outreach

WISE Women

WISE women will be held July 6-12, 2008. This program is limited to 30 females currently in 9 th – 11 th grades who demonstrate an interest in math, science, and engineering. Applications and more information can be found online at www.bagley.msstate.edu/outreach

QUEST

QUEST is a three week research program for rising high school seniors to be held July 14 – August 1. Students must have an ACT score of 24 or higher to apply. Applications are due by June 1, 2008. Applications can be found at www.bagley.msstate.edu/outreach

Young Scholars Program

University of Maryland is hosting a young scholars program July 13 – August 1, 2008. The Young Scholars Program features 14 courses that are designed as an introduction to a particular field of study. Students earn 3 college credits in just 3 weeks, selecting a course in one of the following subjects: architecture, biology, creative writing, engineering, drawing, materials science and engineering, sociology, business and entrepreneurship or music technology, journalism, landscape architecture, kinesiology, biotechnology, or trial advocacy. Qualified students may also inquire about a $700 financial aid package. Find more information at www.summer.umd.edu/ysp4 . If you have any questions, please contact our office directly at 301-405-6551 or by e-mail at summer@umd.edu .

Women's Science Forum

Sharing Science and Engineering with Young Women opens its doors to young women who are interested in science, math, engineering and technology careers on Saturday, May 31, 2008. This year we invite girls in grades 9-12 to take part in hands-on-activities related to space, astronomy and engineering – real life scientific research underway at STScI. To register for the May 31 WSF event, please visit our website at http://www.stsci.edu/institute/conference/youthae and send your check of $20 to Tania Laguerre, YAE Program Chair, Space Telescope Science Institute, 3700 San Martin Drive , Baltimore , MD 21218 . Registration must be received by May 24.

Ravaging Runoff: A Call to Action

HoCoH 2O presents Ravaging Runoff: A Call to Action, Our Waters & Our Role from a Global & Local Perspective. Presenters include Mike Tidwell, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, and Fred Tutman, Patuxent Riverkeeper. 7 PM at the James Rouse Theatre, Wilde Lake High School, doors open at 6:30 PM. RESERVE YOUR SEAT EARLY FOR THIS FREE EVENT. E-mail RSVP@HoCoH 2O.com

UMD Young Scholars Program

In the Young Scholars Program, you’ll enroll in a 3-credit introductory course, which takes you from theory to practice through field trips or guest speakers. Dynamic instructors create a learning environment that encourages creative problem-solving. You’ll benefit from Maryland’s vast resources, including libraries, computer and instructional labs, and recreational, residential, and dining facilities. There are 14 exciting courses to enroll in. The Young Scholars Program is being held from July 13 to August 1. Applications are currently being accepted. For more information and application procedures e-mail summer@umd.edu, call 301-405-6551, or visit www.summer.umd.edy/ysp1.

UMD School of Medicine Open House

The Department of Medical and Research Technology at the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine is pleased to invite you to the annual High School Open house. The Open House is a unique opportunity for those students interested in Clinical Laboratory Science and/or Biotechnology to learn about Maryland’s academic program and the employment opportunities associated with this profession. The Open House for grades 10 thru 12 only will be held on Thursday, April 24 th, 2008 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 noon. Please respond by April 4 as space is limited. If you are interested contact the Department of Medical and Research Technology at 410-706-7728 or talk to your science teacher.

University of Maryland

University of Maryland is providing a summer program for students age 14-17. This year will be the third year they’ve hosted a 2 week residence camp to introduce students to a large array of career options in Ag and Environmental Science and the underlying majors/disciplines that prepare students for those tracks. Focus is on the government service with USDA-APHIS since they fund the program. Participants are responsible only for personal costs. The program is competitive. To learn more or apply visit http://www.aphis.usda.gov/agdiscovery/

Forensic Science Camp Invitation

Are you looking for something out of the ordinary to do this summer? McDaniel College, located in Westminster, MD, invites eligible 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th grade students to attend a five-day Forensic Science camp. Session 1 will be held June 23-28, 2008. Session 2 will be held July 3-8, 2008. There is a camp fee. College credit is available. For additional information contact Dr. Brian Wladkowski at (410) 857-2458 or at wlad@mcdaniel.edu.

DNR Outdoor Discovery Camps

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites parents looking for something fun for kids to do during the summer months to explore the opportunities offered by the Maryland Park Service’s Outdoor Discover Program. Outdoor Discovery is a residential camp that provides youth with a total outdoor living experience, acquainting them with Maryland’s state parks while fostering a feeling of responsibility and respect for our natural environment. Outdoor Discovery Camps operate at various times from June 27 through August 12. For more information, visit www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/outdoordisc.html or call 410-260-8154.

Junior Zoo Crew

The junior Zoo Crew is a unique and exciting program that allows students to become part of the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Participants engage in a wide variety of experiences that provide them with opportunities to serve their Zoo community, develop career skills, and broaden their understanding of Wild Life and Wild Places. The program is runs for four weeks with volunteers attending three full days per week. Applications are due by May 15. Early admission deadline is April 7 th. There are two sessions: June 24 to July 17 and July 22 to August 14. The program runs on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or applications call 443-552-5266 or e-mail volunteers@marylandzoo.org.

Free Summer Opportunity

Carnegie Mellon University is offering a free summer program for minority and female students. The only requirement is that the students must be a rising junior or senior and considering a STEM career. Information and applications can be found at http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/summerprogramsfordiversity/sams.html. There is no tuition, housing or meal fee for students in this summer experience.

Med Vet Summer Academy

St. George’s University is hosting a 10-day premedical and preveterinary course that combines didactic lectures,small-group problem solving sessions, practical lab work, and hands-on-training through simulated and real-life situations. The student’s experience is further enhanced through several adventurous and educational off-campus excursions including snorkeling, dolphin watching, hiking and island touring. Students will receive college credit through the School of Arts and Sciences from participation in lectures and clinical practicals. The college session(age 18 or older) is Thursday, June 5 through Saturday, June 15, 2005. The high school session (age 15 to 17) is Thursday, June 26 through Saturday, July 5, 2008. The cost for the program is $1800. This includes housing, meals, medical instruction, activities and all transportation while in Grenada. For more information call 1-800-899-6337 extension 297 or e-mail tday@sgu.edu.

American Chemical Society Scholars Program

This scholarship is designed to encourage the best and the brightest African-American, Hispanic, and Native American students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences. The American Chemical Society will award approximately 100 scholarships to undergraduate students interested in four-year degrees in the chemical sciences; those interested in transferring from two-year colleges to four-year colleges to pursue chemical science degrees; and to two-year students intending to pursue degrees in chemical technology. High school seniors entering college are also available. The scholarship is valued at up to $2500 per academic year for freshmen, and up to $3000 per academic year for sophomores, and up to $5000 per academic year for juniors and seniors. Visit www.acs.org/scholars for more information.

Conference for Students considering a medical career

Medusa is hosting an eight day conference for students considering a career in medicine to be held at University of California at Los Angeles July 12-19 and at University of Connecticut July 19-26. Sessions will include lectures, livesurgery, daily ward rounds, practical techniques, and clinical briefings. The cost is $1795. For more information visit www.medusa-us.com

Jump Start Program at University of MD

The Jump Start Program invites 100 promising young scientists to participate in a weeklong summer science immersion program at the University of Maryland. There are three sessions involving forensic science, biomedical science, and animal behavior & physiology. Session dates are July 14-18, July 21-25, and July 28-August 1. All sessions are different. Visit www.chemlife.umd.edu/hhmi/jumpstart for more information.

Junior Science and Humanities Symposium

The Innovative STEM Conference and Morgan State University’s School of Engineering Center is hosting the Junior Science Humanities Symposium April 3-6, 2008. The JSHS promotes original research and experimentation in the sciences, engineering, mathematics, and humanities at the high school level, and publicly recognizes students for outstanding achievement. For more information visit www.camracenter.org/JSHS or http://www.jshs.org.

Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholarship

Northrop Grumman is looking for excellent high school seniors that are planning to pursue an engineering degree in college. This is a $10,000 scholarship, one awarded in each MD county. The application can be found at: http://www.es.northropgrumman.com/engscholars/MDApplicationFolder07.pdf or http://www.es.northropgrumman.com/engscholars.

2008 National Space Club Scholars Progran

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is hosting a 6-week internship program at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. The program provides students with a “first-hand” work experience in a research and development environment in direct support of NASA’s mission to inspire the next generation of explorers. It is open to students who will be 16 years old and have completed the 10 th grade by June 2008, have demonstrated high academic success, and have an interest in space science or engineering as a career. The program will be from Monday, June 23 through Friday, August 1, 2008.

Research Mentorship Program at UCSB

The Research Mentorship Program (RMP) at UCSB Summer Sessions was established in 1995 and has since serviced highly motivated high school students who are ready to engage in true, cutting edge research. RMP students study recently published papers and participate in genuine investigations alongside UCSB faculty members and advanced graduate students. During six, intense weeks, students learn how to perform research in laboratories, library and/or field sites, use research techniques, collect and analyze data, write a research paper, and present their findings in a formal research symposium. To learn more visit http://www.summer.ucsc.edu/precollegeprograms/

Federal Water Quality Association scholarship

Three to four scholarships in the amounts of $1500 - $2000 are awarded each year by FWQA to encourage young people to prepare for careers in environmental protection by supporting studies leading to a bachelor’s degree in applicable sciences or engineering. Graduating seniors planning to pursue environmental careers and who have been accepted to a 4-year bachelor’s program in an acceptable field of study by an institution of higher learning are eligible to apply. Contact your science teacher for more information. All applications are due April 21, 2008.

.Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Summer Undergraduate Research Program

This summer program provides a unique opportunity for young people from around the world to learn first-hand about genetics, cell biology, neurobiology, and bioinformatics by working and living in a scientific community that is renowned for its research and educational programs. This program will give students an opportunity to conduct first-rate research and learn about scientific reasoning, laboratory methods, theoretical principles, and scientific communication. Students will work with Laboratory staff on independent research projects. For more information contact the Watson School of Biological Sciences at 516-367-6890 or e-mail urpadmin@cshl.edu . Please also visit www.cshl.edu/URP .

National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine

We are now nominating students for the 2007 National youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. It is an intensive, 10-day program that is offered in Atlanta , Boston , Chicago , Houston-Galveston, Los Angeles , Philadelphia , Phoenix , San Francisco , and Washington D.C. To participate, you must have at least a GPA of 3.3, be a member of the classes of 2008 or 2009, and have a strong interest in the medical field. If you are interested in this program, please see your science teacher. National Youth Leadership also has forums on Law and National Security (which includes Diplomacy, Intelligence, and Defense). For more information on any of theses goto www.nylf.org.

Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards

All students fro K-12 are invited to share their creative thinking by competing in the ExploraVision Awards program. Up to $240,000 in savings bonds will be awarded to students for the most innovative ideas that combine imagination with the tools of science. For more information visit www.exploravision.org/dmpc.

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