Summer 2010 Science and Engineering Opportunities for High School Students
Are you interested in math, science, computer science or engineering? Have you thought that you might want to be a doctor? If so, please consider applying to one of these four incredible summer programs. Not only are they very respected by college admissions offices, these programs are available at no cost to students who are admitted.
Caltech Young Engineers and Science Scholars (YESS) The Young Engineering and Science Scholars (YESS) program at Caltech is a three-week summer residential program for exceptional underrepresented minority high school students and others who feel they would benefit from the program. YESS is designed to expose students to the excitement and rigor of science research. By giving students the opportunity to interact with other talented students from across the country, the program also aims to create a community of scholars. In the past several years, many of the top students from the YESS program have applied to and attend very competitive colleges and universities, including Caltech, MIT, and Stanford More information at: http://www.yess.caltech.edu/index.html
Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES) - Deadline February 16, 2010. MITES (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science) is a rigorous six-week residential, academic enrichment summer program for promising high school juniors who are interested in studying and exploring careers in science, engineering, and entrepreneurship. This national program stresses the value and reward of pursuing advanced technical degrees and careers while developing the skills necessary to achieve success in science and engineering in an increasingly racially and ethnically diverse nation and world. MITES is rooted in MIT's belief in the importance to our nation that minorities and other underrepresented segments of the population pursue higher education and careers in these fields. The program is 100% scholarship-based. Funding from industry, foundations, and individuals covers all living and educational expenses for each admitted student. Students only pay for their transportation to and from MIT.
Selected students build self-confidence in their ability to achieve in a demanding academic atmosphere, and have a chance to work with and befriend individuals of different racial, ethnic and other backgrounds from their own, as are necessary for success in studying and pursuing careers in science and engineering in the 21st century. For its graduates, there is a strong record of successful admission to MIT and to other engineering and science universities- more information at: http://web.mit.edu/mites/www/
Carnegie Mellon Summer Programs for Diversity: Academy for Math and Science (SAMS) The Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science is a rigorous six-week residential summer experience for good students who have a strong interest in math and science and want to become excellent students. Students who are entering their junior or senior year and are considering careers in engineering, science and other math-based disciplines are eligible to apply. The program will focus on creating interest in technical disciplines and building academic and personal skills to better prepare you for the college application process. In addition to more traditional classroom instruction, students will be involved in hands-on engineering and science projects that provide an opportunity for them to apply concepts and principles introduced in the classroom. The challenging academic environment and peer support for excellence in the classroom will build the self-confidence required to do well in high school and college. The goal of the program is to prepare students for admission to selective colleges and universities. More Information at: http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/summerprogramsfordiversity/sams.html
California Institute of Technology Summer Science Program (SSP) is a residential enrichment program in which gifted high school students complete a challenging, hands-on research project in celestial mechanics.
The African American History Program (AAHP) Web site features biographies and slideshows of more than 60 African Americans who have made important contributions to science, engineering, and medicine. The Web site also highlights historical figures who paved the way for others through their work in politics, education, law, and social justice.
Counting America Second Annual AAHP Free Family Day
Saturday, February 6, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Koshland Science Museum, 6th & E Sts., N.W.
No charge and open to the public; no reservations required
Announcement of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center 2010
Summer Opportunities for High School Students
Information about all – high school and university level – 2010 summer opportunities and access to the online application system is available at: http://education.gsfc.nasa.gov/opportunities
Special Notes:
1. General eligibility requirements are outlined on this page.
2. The Browse hot link allows an individual to sort and review project descriptions that are posted for each grade level prior to initiating an application.
3.When browsing, you will notice a hot link in the upper right hand corner that takes you to a page of tips for completing the application. Reading this will help you gather and organize information before starting the application process.
4.Students who are currently seniors and will graduate in May/June 2010 and who have been accepted as a college freshman for fall of 2010 are eligible to apply for projects posted under “High School” and/or under “Incoming Freshman”
5.Project descriptions will be added daily through January 24, 2010.
6.Each applicant may apply for 1 – to no more than 5 projects. An essay is required for each project. That essay should describe academics, experiences, and interests that would demonstrate the applicant’s capabilities of being successful in completing the Performance Expectations.
7.The due date for submission of all applications is February 7, 2010.
USNA Saturday Physics Lab Demonstrations for Students Winter/Spring 2010- Schedule and Application
AP Science Enhancement Workshops for AP Biology and AP Chemistry Students
Love Science? Need more time in the lab? Want some extra help in AP Biology or AP Chemistry? Then check out this new and exciting program!
Four lab-based workshops will give you the opportunity to explore AP Labs in greater depth and delve more deeply into the processes and practices of science. All AACPS students currently enrolled in these courses are eligible to attend.
AP Biology Workshops
Dates: 3/13, 3/20, 4/10, 4/17
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Locations:
Glen Burnie HS
•March 13
•March 20
Annapolis HS
•April 10
•April 17
AP Chemistry Workshops
Dates: 2/20, 2/27, 4/10, 4/17
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Locations:
Sessions will be held at both South River HS and Arundel HS. Select the location
you prefer.
If you are interested, please email or fax the following information to Valerie
Wesner at vwesner@aacps.org, Fax: 410 222 5617.
Participation will be on first come, first serve basis
Student’s name ______________________________________
School _____________________________________________
AP Subject (check one) ___ AP Biology ___ AP Chemistry
Location (AP Chemistry, check one location) ___ Arundel HS ___ South River HS
Discover Genomics Science Education Program: Internship Program
The J. Craig Venter Institute is a not-for-profit research institute dedicated to the advancement of the science of genomics; the understanding of its implications for society; and the communication of those results to the scientific community, the public, and policymakers. Founded by J. Craig Venter, Ph.D., the Institute is home to more than 400 scientists and staff with expertise in human and evolutionary biology, genetics, bioinformatics/informatics, high-throughput DNA sequencing, information technology, functional genomics, and genomic and environmental policy research.
The Internship Program provides opportunities to inspire young scientists and other science professionals to work in all areas of the Institute. Interns are assigned to a mentor who is a member of the Institute's faculty or senior staff. A research program/work experience is tailored to each participant's education level and capabilities. Students doing research at JCVI during the Fall or Spring semester should apply to receive credit from their high school or college. Interns are required to present a summary of their research/work experience to the Institute's staff at the conclusion of their Internship.
High School, Undergraduate and Graduate Students, Teachers & Faculty
Use only these browsers: FireFox 3.0 or greater; Safari 4.0 or greater; Chrome 3 or greater, to view projects, submit descriptions, or apply to an opportunity. Browse Available Opportunities (Project updates daily until Jan 17, 2010) Submit a Project Description (Open only to GSFC employees and contractors) Apply for a Goddard Internship (Now Open) Important Dates:
Mid December 2009 - Applications are open to students
January 17, 2010 - Last day for mentors to enter project descriptions
February 7, 2010 - Applications are closed - no additional applications accepted
Early March 2010 - Applicant notification begins
Internship Approximate Dates - College: June 1 - Aug 6; High School: June 21 - Aug 6
Eligibility Requirements: Generally a successful applicant meets or exceeds these basic qualifications
1. Is at least 16 years of age at start of internship 2. A minimum of 3.0 GPA (unweighted) 3. Citizenship status is one of the following:
US citizen
Naturalized citizen with a naturalization number
U.S. Permanent Residence Card holder with alien ID number
Previously approved foreign national
4. A major or academic excellence aligned with NASA Goddard’s career areas
Computer Science
Information Science
Earth Science
Space Science
Engineering
Mathematics
Communications
Business
Education
Indusctrial Management
Legal
Application and Selection Steps
Mid December 2009 - Applications are open to students
Applicants apply to posted projects.
Applicants write a short essay in response to a posted project that addresses why their skills, abilities, and knowledge makes them the ideal candidate for the project.
Applications reviewed and selections made.
Applicants notified; Selected students accept or decline.
Internship begins.
Preparing to Apply
Download and study sample applications and blank application from the application Tips and Help sidebar.
Download and print projects of interest to you — Apply to up to 5 for which you qualify
For each project to which you apply, identify and contact 2 individuals who will write letters of reference for you that are specific to the project. Individuals can write more than one letter, however, the letter should be specific to each project.
If you choose to apply to a concentration you will be asked to address several questions specific to each concentration.
Gather all information for entry into a digital on-line application (paper, emails, or Fax’s are NOT accepted). Collect the following information:
Unofficial transcripts and/or list of courses and grades in digital format
Names and addresses for all academic institutions you have attended beyond middle school for high school and incoming college freshman applicants; beyond high school for all others
Start and end dates for each of these institutions
Naturalized citizens, permanent residents, or foreign nationals have your ID number handy.
(in .PDF format only) High school and incoming college freshman applicants are not required to submit a resume; Incoming college freshman are encouraged to submit one
Applying
The intern application is written for College students although all intern applicants will use it to apply.
High school and incoming college freshman applicants with questions, contact Bonnie McClain (Bonnie.McClain@nasa.gov).
2010 National Youth Science Camp
Applications to attend the 2010 National Youth Science Camp are now available online at http://bit.ly/NYSC2010. Two graduating high school students will be selected to represent Maryland at the all-expenses paid honors program which will be held from June 29 through July 23, 2010. To apply, please download the application packet from www.nysc.org/2010 and follow the enclosed instructions. For more information about the NYSC, please visit www.nysc.org. For questions about the application process, please contact Ms. Mary M. Thurlow at 410-767-0329 or by E-mail at mthurlow@msde.state.md.us. The NYSC is hosted and operated by the National Youth Science Foundation (www.nysf.com).
JETS (Junior Engineering and Technical Society) November Newsletter: Transportation Engineering
In this issue, you'll read about Jessica Paris, who as a transportation engineer enhances the safety of drivers every day. You can also test out your own transportation engineering skills with a new hands on activity. This month's newsletter is one that you will certainly enjoy!
Hands-on Science Activities at the Koshland Science Museum.
Stop by the Koshland Science Museum for hands-on activities through January. The museum features activities from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm on most Saturdays and Sundays throughout the fall. Please call ahead to 202-334-1201 to check on availability and timing.
Would you like to:
Learn how solar energy is transformed to electricity?
Investigate how hydrogen can be used as an every day fuel?
Get infected with an imaginary disease and try to stop its spread?
Learn how solar energy is transformed to electricity:
Renewable energy, unlike fossil fuels, is generated from natural resources that are replenished naturally. Examples of renewable energy include solar, wind, hydroelectric, hydroelectric, and geothermal, solar, wind and biofuels. In this experiment, we'll investigate how photovoltaic panels (commonly referred to as solar panels) turn light energy into electricity.
Investigate how hydrogen can be used as an every day fuel:
To meet future energy challenges, the world is expanding the use of renewable energy, such as wind and solar. Governments are also conducting research on alternative fuels such as hydrogen. In this experiment, we will use hydrogen to fuel a car. This will be done with a hydrogen fuel cell. Such cells are essentially powerful batteries that generate electricity by converting hydrogen and oxygen into water, producing no pollution. How can this kind of car help combat global warming? CO 2 is a greenhouse gas: it traps heat, warming the atmosphere. Most cars in the road today run on fossil fuels, which release CO 2 into the atmosphere. The hydrogen fuel cell car emits water vapor, but little to no CO 2 . Water is a major greenhouse gas too, but excess water vapor rains out in days. By contrast, CO 2 remains in the atmosphere for about 100 years.
Get infected with an imaginary disease and try to stop its spread:
From bubonic plague to AIDS to H1N1 influenza, scientists and public health officials have struggled to understand and contain the spread of infectious diseases. Using simple reagents, you and fellow visitors will simulate the spread of a simple imaginary disease in order to explore some factors, which can help prevent the spread of disease.
* Call the museum at 202-334-1201 to check on availability and timing of each activity. Activities are not offered every day.
Location: The Marian Koshland Science Museum is located in NW Washington, DC at the corner of 6th and E Streets, NW.
Admissions: Adults: $5; Seniors (65+), Active Duty Military (w/ ID), Students (w/ ID), Children (ages 5 - 18): $3
Cell Phone Recycling: Help support our free bus program. Donate your old cell phones when you visit.
Physics is Phun, University of Maryland, College Park
Free public programs present physics at the high school level through the use of demonstrations that educate, inform, and entertain.
Physics Department Lecture Halls, Physics Building, University of Maryland College Park 20782
Doors open at 7:00 pm for hands-on activities, program is 7:30-8:30
October 29, 30, 31 2009 Exploring the Universe Using Telescopes and Physics
January 7, 8, 9 2010 Good Vibrations
March 11, 12, 13 2010 Going in Circles with Phsyics
A centerpiece to the Space Day program is the Student Signatures in Space project, which gives elementary and middle school students the opportunity to send their personal signatures into space. Although the maximum number of participants (500 schools per year) has been reached for this year’s opportunity, it’s not too early to sign up for next year’s Signatures event.
NASA Announces the Waste Limitation Management and Recycling Design Challenge- Grades 5-8
Join the Waste Limitation Management and Recycling Design Challenge and create a Sustainable Water Recycling System for the moon.
The WLMR-DC is for students in grades 5-8. The challenge uses real-world scenarios that meet science and mathematics content standards. Students can participate in a formal, informal or home-school setting.
Teams of up to six students will design a water recycling system for the unique environment of the moon. Teams will then test their system on a simulated wastewater stream and report results to NASA in February 2010. The winning team will earn a trip to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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