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You'll find over 100-plus science, mathematics, and engineering
enrichment programs across the US for our high school students to consider. Below, we have selected 12 program profiles to simply give you an idea of the power of this resource.
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University of Connecticut
Summer Bridge Program
Residential
Description: Introduces engineering curriculum, including college-level chemistry, physics, computer science, and math.
Enrollment: 40
Grade(s): 12
Qualifiers: Rising college freshmen; Black Americans, Hispanic,
and American Indian students; must be admitted to the University of Connecticut (priority to School of Engineering freshmen)
Dates: 6 weeks, June-August
Est. Cost: None
Scholarships: N/A
Application Deadline: May
Contact: Director, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269
Phone: 860-486-5536
Howard University
Summer Enrichment Programs for High School Students
Commuter
Description: Prepares students for college and careers in science.
Enrollment: 45
Grade(s): 8-11
Qualifiers: Serious, motivated, well-behaved students
Dates: 4 weeks, July
Est. Cost: $300
Scholarships: None
Application Deadline: May
Contact: Dr. Georgiana Aboko-Cole, Howard University,
Washington, DC 10059
Phone: 202-238-2363
Fax: 202-588-9820
Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Network
NASA SHARP PLUS
Residential
Description: Establishes individual working relationships between under-represented students and active science and engineering researchers in aerospace-related fields. Students live on campus, carry out research assignments with mentors, prepare reports,
and make oral presentations.
Enrollment: 300
Grade(s): 11-12
Qualifiers: N/A
Dates: 3 weeks, June-August
Est. Cost: None
Scholarships: Stipend, $1,500
Application Deadline: February
Contact: Ms. Laura Lee Davidson, Program Manager,
Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Network,
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-659-1818
Fax: 202-659-5408
Email: sharpplus@gem.org
Web Site: http://qemnetwork.qem.org/sharpplus.html
Georgia Institute of Technology
Minority Introduction to Engineering
Residential
Description: Introduces engineering and science through
course work and tours.
Enrollment: 60
Grade(s): 12
Qualifiers: African-American, Hispanic, and American
Indian students
Dates: 2 weeks, July-August
Est. Cost: $300
Scholarships: None
Application Deadline: March
Contact: Office of Minority and Special Programs, Georgia
Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0361
Phone: 404-894-3354
Fax: 404-894-2559
Email: lytia.howard@coe.gatech.edu
Web Site: http://www.gatech.edu
Xavier University of Louisiana
SOAR II, Phase I or Phase II
Commuter or Residential
Description: SOAR II is a four-week summer program initiated
to help students develop the type of problem-solving skills
needed to succeed in college-level math and science, thereby
increasing the number who can succeed in and choose science-related career goals.
Enrollment: 80 (Phase I); 30 (Phase II)
Grade(s): 11-12
Qualifiers: N/A
Dates: 4 weeks, July (Phase I); 5 weeks, June-July (Phase II)
Est. Cost: $800
Scholarships: Available
Application Deadline: May
Contact: Mr. George Baker, Xavier University of Louisiana,
New Orleans, LA 70125
Phone: 504-483-7645
Fax: 504-485-7911
Email: george.baker@xula.edu
Web Site: http://xula.edu
University of Maryland at College Park,
Institute for Systems Research
Young Scholars in Engineering and Science
Commuter or Residential
Description: Intensive summer enrichment program for rising
high school seniors, designed to help students make informed
decisions about educational and career opportunities in science
and engineering. Centerpiece is ENES 100, Introduction to
Engineering Design, a three-credit, college-level course that
integrates design, production, analysis, and presentation.
Students are also introduced to laboratory research, a range
of academic engineering disciplines and, through seminars
and workshops, a variety of professional options available to
engineering graduates.
Enrollment: 25
Grade(s): 11
Qualifiers: Courses in algebra I and II, geometry, trigonometry
Dates: 6 weeks, July-August
Est. Cost: $45 application fee; room & board if applicable
Scholarships: Stipend
Application Deadline: March
Contact: Ms. Lee Ellen Harper, University of Maryland at
College Park, Institute for Systems Research, College
Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301-405-6608
Fax: 301-314-9920
Email: lharper@isr.umd.edu
Web Site: http://www.isr.umd.edu/isr/education/young_scholars.html
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Minority Introduction to Engineering,
Entrepreneurship and Science.
Residential
Description: Features courses in calculus, physics, chemistry,
biochemistry, entrepreneurship, writing, and design. Includes
lectures, field trips, and cultural and fun trips.
Enrollment: 50-60
Grade(s): 12
Qualifiers: African-American, Mexican-American, Native
American and Hispanic students
Dates: 5 weeks, June-July
Est. Cost: N/A
Scholarships: N/A
Application Deadline: February
Contact: Mr. Karl W. Reid, Director, MITE2s Program,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge,
MA 02139-4307
Phone: 617-253-3298
Fax: 617-253-8549
Email: N/A
Web Site: http://web.mit.edu/mites/www/
North Carolina State University
The Science House Imhotep Academy
Commuter
Description: Hands-on science and mathematics learning
program, emphasizing the contributions of scientists and
inventors of all cultures. The goal of the program is to
encourage students from underrepresented groups to
seek careers in science and mathematics.
Enrollment: 20/session
Grade(s): 6-8
Qualifiers: Encourages underrepresented groups; residents
of North Carolina
Dates: 2 weeks, summer; 10 Saturday mornings, fall-spring
Est. Cost: $75/semester
Scholarships: None
Application Deadline: October for fall
Contact: North Carolina State University, The Science
House, Raleigh, NC 27695-8211
Phone: 919-515-6118
Fax: 919-515-7545
Email: science_house@ncsu.edu
Web Site: http://www.ncsu.edu/science_house/
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Pre-college Enhancement Institute
Residential
Description: Offers special courses in general college biology
and general college chemistry, special projects, career and
discipline seminars, field trips, science journals review, www,
and study skills clinics.
Enrollment: 30
Grade(s): 12
Qualifiers: Admission to Florida A&M University; parental
consent
Dates: 5 weeks, June-July
Est. Cost: Personal, incidental expenses
Scholarships: N/A
Application Deadline: April
Contact: Ms. Edna Cofield, Assistant Director, Florida
Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee,
FL 32307
Phone: 850-561-2467
Fax: 850-561-2684
Email: ecofield@famu.edu
Web Site: http://www.famu.edu/bionr
University of Florida
Student Science Training Program
Residential
Description: The SSTP is a seven-week residential program
for rising 11-12th grade students who are interested in careers
in science, math, computers, and engineering. An individual
track is designed for each participant focusing primarily on
a research assignment with a UF faculty mentor. Students
work in an active laboratory 25 hours a week; attend a series
of lectures on research and applications of current science
and engineering; participate in weekly seminars, workshops,
and research discussion groups. Students study strategies,
career exploration, and ethics discussions are incorporated
into the program.
Enrollment: 90
Grade(s): 11-12
Qualifiers: N/A
Dates: 7 weeks, June-August
Est. Cost: $2,450, includes room & board
Scholarships: Limited scholarship funding
Application Deadline: April
Contact: Ms. Deborah E. Paulin, Assistant Director,
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-2010
Phone: 352-392-2310
Fax: 352-397-2344
Email: sstp@cpet.ufl.edu
Web Site: http://www.cpet.ufl.edu/sstp/sstp.htm
Chicago State University
Pre-Freshman Program in Engineering and Science
Commuter
Description: This is a career awareness program featuring
academic courses in math and science, technical writing,
and computer programming; hands-on engineering projects;
industrial site visits; engineering seminars; study skills and
time-management workshops; academic competitions; and
motivational speakers. Culminating activity: Student Awards
Program.
Enrollment: 75
Grade(s): 7-12
Qualifiers: Must be from a group historically under-represented
in the field of engineering
Dates: 6 weeks, June-July
Est. Cost: Minimal student activity fee
Scholarships: Stipend
Application Deadline: April
Contact: Ms. Terri Jones Young, Chicago State University,
Chicago, IL 60628-1598
Phone: 773-995-2357
Fax: 773-995-4504
Email: t-young@csu.edu
Web Site: N/A
Purdue University
MITE, PREFACE
Residential
Description: Engineering programs: MITE for 12th grade
students; PREFACE for 10th and 11th grade students.
Enrollment: 200: 50/session
Grade(s): 10-12
Qualifiers: Minority students only
Dates: 3 weeks, June-July
Est. Cost: $200
Scholarships: Need-based, full tuition
Application Deadline: June
Contact: Ms. Manon Blalock, Director, Purdue University,
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Phone: 765-494-3974
Fax: 765-494-3974
Email: mep@ecn.purdue.edu
Web Site: N/A
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Organizing Your Sons Plan of Attack for College Admissions
Special thanks to Kevin Touhey and Beth McNamee of the College Success Store for their assistance with this article. They have helped thousands of students and parents understand the Admissions and Financial Aid process. Mr. Touhey is a graduate of Coach University, the largest trainer of coaches in the world. He has over 28 years of experience in the field of education and personal development in addition to 15 years coaching collegiate basketball. His company, The College Success Store, is a company of professionals who provide a comprehensive program of college planning.
PLANNING, PLANNING, PLANNING
This is the key word in turning a stressful college selection process into one that is fun, systematic and effective.
Philosophy
The college selection process should be focused on the individual student. The needs of the student, not the needs of the educational institution or parents, must be the driving forces in the decision-making process. The overriding question is, "What is in the best interest of the student?"
Strike the Right Family Balance of Participation and Responsibility
1. Don't be intimidated by the process.
2. Attend events and make visits.
3. Assist with the process organization.
4. Provide encouragement and support.
5. Help the student keep a healthy perspective.
Student Academic Needs
1. What are your areas of academic interest?
· Career aspirations should follow from academic strengths.
2. What were your favorite classes and why?
· teacher
· subject matter
· class atmosphere
3. Do you want to experience hands-on-learning?
· research
· internship
· study abroad
4. What types of academic support do you need?
· learning or writing center
· computer center and library
· tutoring
Environmental Needs
1. Location
· urban
· suburban
· rural
2. Size
· campus
· community
3. Culture
· campus
· community
Personal Needs
1. Fit - how does the college feel to you?
2. Co-curriculum - what kinds of activities do you want to be involved with in college?
3. Spiritual Life - do you want to attend a college where your spiritual and ethical developments are an important part of the college experience?
Getting College Selection Organized
1. Divide material into three categories
· Top Ten
· Maybe
· No way
2. Use folders and checklists to keep materials organized.
3. Top Five Rule - Work hard to get your choices down to five (5). Be able to answer a definite 'yes' to the following question for your Top Five: "If ________ was the only school to which I was admitted, do I really think that I could be happy there?"
Visit & Interview
1. VISIT, VISIT, VISIT !!!
· Most important aspect of your search
· Better to visit when school is in session
· Arrange a class visit day for the Top Five
2. Interview - Helps admission staff get to know you and be your advocate to the admissions committee
3. Get Application In Early
· Good Rule of Thumb is to complete your application before you sit down to Thanksgiving dinner.
· Early applications demonstrate strong interest
· Best opportunity for scholarships and grants
· Reduce your stress and anxiety
WHAT ARE THE COLLEGES LOOKING FOR IN THE STUDENT?
According to a recent study in The Journal of College Admission, there are definable features in the college admission process that are given diverse weight by selective colleges and universities. This study identified the top 134 colleges and universities in the United States through data analysis of selectivity and by means of identification in national publications. 67% of the schools returned surveys with results indicating this order of importance in descending rank:
- Difficulty level of high school classes, with distinctions among honors courses, Advanced Placement classes, college prep curriculum, and "regular" courses
- A student's grade point average
- The recommendation of the student's counselor
- The recommendation(s) of the student's teacher(s)
- A student's class rank or other measure designed to make reference to their position relative to classmates (decile, quartile, quintile)
- Performance on standardized tests (SAT I and/or ACT)
- Depth of excellence in a co-curricular activity
- Application essay(s) written by a student
- Leadership potential and involvement in leadership-based activities
- Variety of co-curricular activities
- Employment experiences of a student
When a student begins the process of exploring college admissions, he is faced with various options regarding just how one applies to a college or university. Presented below are these options with an explanation of how each works.
Regular Admissions - schools establish a deadline either in the winter (some are as early as January 1) or in the spring by which all application materials must be received. No decisions on admissions are rendered until all applications are read and processed. Consequently, one may not hear until April from a school with a January 1 deadline. Most colleges and universities with such application processes subscribe to what is called the Candidate Reply Agreement Date (CRDA), which allows accepted students until May 1 to respond to the offer of admission.
Rolling Admissions - schools receive applications starting in the fall and make decisions as materials are received. Some schools wait a few weeks, review received applications and make offers of admission. Other schools literally review materials on a case-by-case basis. Under a rolling admissions plan, it is most certainly better to apply as early as possible. Your application will encounter less "competition" and if you accept the offer of admission right after it is tendered, you will have first crack at housing and financial aid rewards. You are not, however, bound to accept an offer of admission post haste; you may wait and see what other offers you receive and it is also likely that the school is CRDA.
Early Decision - schools establish a cut-off date for applications either in the fall (some as early as November 10), in the winter or in both (Swarthmore, for instance has both a Fall ED and a Winter ED) for the receipt of all application materials. In return, they will render a decision in expeditious fashion, typically four to six weeks after the application deadline date. To gain this benefit, you the applicant are informed that an admissions offer is binding -if you are admitted to the school as an ED candidate, you are obligated to attend that school. Because of the binding nature of ED admissions offers, a student may apply to only one school under an ED plan. That student, may, however, apply to any number of other schools under different plans (regular, rolling, Early Action) and will agree to withdraw these applications if an offer of admissions is tendered from the ED school.
Early Action - all the benefits of an Early Decision plan but without the binding nature. Schools establish deadlines in the fall or early in winter for the receipt of completed applications. Decisions are then rendered four to six weeks after the deadline passes (kind of like a mini rolling admissions plan). If an offer of admission ensues, a student is not bound to accept this but may instead choose to await other acceptance results before making a final decision. Many schools offer an EA plan as an incentive for qualified students to know ahead of the regular application pool whether they will be offered admission.
Taken from Coach Illustrated May 2001 (http://www.coachillustrated.com)
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Fruits, low-fat snacks, vegetables, and exercise keep kids in tip-top shape
by Jenny Kellner
If all children were as fond of broiled fish and steamed vegetables as they are of burgers and fries, parents wouldn't have to worry about how eating habits affect their kids' health. But most kids aren't, and all parents do.
There's good reason for concern. Studies by the International Life Sciences Institute, in Washington, D.C., found that one in four kids is overweight or at risk of being obese.
Most nutritionists agree that a diet high in fatty foods, such as burgers and candy bars, and low in fresh fruits and vegetables increases the risk of children becoming overweight or obese. They also agree there's a simple way for most kids to avoid weight problems: plenty of physical activity balanced by a healthy diet.
You can't control what your child eats outside, but you can help at home. Kids don't have to give up their favorite dishes completely. The trick is to change the way you prepare them.
Here are four tasty, low-fat recipes even the pickiest eater will like!
CHICKEN FAJITAS
1teaspoon/canola-oil
1cup//sliced onions
3/4 cup sliced red, green, or yellow (or all three) bell pepper
8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
4 teaspoons commercial Fajita Spice and Seasoning Mix
2 tablespoons water
4 six-inch, low-fat flour tortillas
mild salsa
nonfat sour cream
In a large, nonstick skillet, heat oil. Add onions and pepper and sauté until tender. Remove from skillet and place on a plate covered with paper towel to soak up excess oil. In same skillet, sauté chicken strips until thoroughly cooked and lightly browned on both sides. Add seasoning mix and water, stir well, and simmer for five minutes. Return vegetables to skillet and heat through.
Divide mixture among tortillas. Top with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Makes four tortillas; approximately250 calories (5 grams of fat) per serving, without salsa or sour cream
BARBECUED CHICKEN PIZZAS
1/3 cup commercial barbecue sauce
1 large Boboli pizza shell or other Italian bread shell
1/2 cup low-fat chicken broth
6 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup sliced red or green bell pepper
1/2 sliced red onion
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Spread thin layer of barbecue sauce over pizza shell. Meanwhile, place 1/4 cup of chicken broth in a large, nonstick skillet. Sauté chicken breasts in broth until cooked through, adding more broth from time to time to avoid sticking. Remove chicken from broth and arrange on top of shell. In the same skillet, sauté pepper and onion until soft, again adding broth as needed.
Use a slotted spoon to remove vegetables. Place on top of chicken. Bake 10 minutes. Cut into quarters and serve.
Makes four servings; about 500 calories (11 grams of fat) per serving
PRIMAVERA PASTA WITH TURKEY BOLOGNESE SAUCE
The Sauce
Olive oil cooking spray
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove minced garlic
8 ounces ground turkey breast
Salt, pepper, oregano
6 basil leaves
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 16-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
Spray large nonstick skillet with olive oil, and place over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add turkey and sauté until no longer pink. Add seasonings, basil, mushrooms, tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Simmer five minutes.
The Pasta
12 ounces tubular-shaped pasta, such as ziti
1 cup broccoli in 1-inch pieces
1 cup cauliflower in 1-inch pieces
Bring large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook six minutes. Add vegetables and cook five minutes. Drain in colander and top with Turkey Bolognese Sauce.
Sprinkle with nonfat Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Makes four servings; approximately300 calories (3 grams of fat) per serving
TEX-MEX SALAD
4 cups shredded salad greens
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 large chopped tomatoes
2 minced jalapeno peppers (use plastic gloves) or green peppers for milder version
2 ounces shredded reduced-calorie, sharp-cheddar cheese
mild salsa
Baked tortilla chips
Layer salad greens, chickpeas, tomatoes, peppers, and cheese on a large platter. Top with salsa, and surround with tortilla chips.
Makes four servings; approximately 300 calories (8 grams of fat) per serving
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