Science Exploration Camp
Dates: 7th grade program: July 16-26, 2012
8th grade program: July 9-19, 2012
9th grade program: July 9-19, 2012Time: Monday - Thursday; 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Fee: $400 Eligibility: For students entering 7th, 8th or 9th grade in September 2012 Maximum Enrollment : 24 students per grade level
These academic programs will complement the students' science curriculum at school and challenge them to think, research and experiment. Each program will be laboratory- based, but will involve reading, computer searching, writing and group work. Students participating in these programs should be interested in science, inquisitive, and willing to work hard to learn something new!
The program for students entering 7th grade will focus on developing laboratory skills. The students will be guided through several scientific explorations in physics, chemistry, microbiology and ecology.
The program for students entering 8th grade will focus on fine-tuning scientific investigative techniques. Much of the course will include gaining knowledge and skills of life science ultimately culminating to solving a mock crime. A variety of topics will be covered including forensics, genetics, microbiology, and chemistry.
The program for students entering 9th grade will concentrate on biology and developing research skills. The students will work in groups to explore botany, microbiology, genetics and molecular biology. These students will develop their problem-solving skills by working through instructions independently. They will develop and test hypotheses and report their conclusions to the group.
7th grade program instructors:
Kevin Mullany & Kim Dirkschneider8th grade program instructors:
Alexis Vandergoot & Sabrina Schneider
9th grade program instructors:
Wayne & Suzanne MenneckeFor additional information or questions, please call (631-632-9750) or e-mail cesame@stonybrook.edu.
ALERT:
Protein Challenge Rescheduled to March 6
DEADLINES
February 17
Application Deadline: Chancellor's Education Pipeline
Biomedical Research Award for Community College Students
February 17
Application Deadline: Summer Undergraduate Stem Cell Research Program
March 18
Application Deadline: BioPREP
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 10
Living World Lecture: The Origin of Birds from Other Dinosaurs (Mark Norell)
February 17
Astronomy Open Night: The Exoplanetary Systems: Very, Very Unexpected New Worlds (Michal Simon)
February 24
Physics Open Night: Ancient Materials and Artworks illuminated by Synchrotron Light (Eric Dooryhee)
February 25
Geology Field Trip: Interpreting the Geologic Setting of Your School Campus Using Digital Elevation Models (DEMS) (Dr. Gil Hanson)
March 6
Protein Modeling Challenge