Print This Page2010 Summer Academies in Math, Science and Technology - Grades 9-10
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The Science Detectives Summer Academy asks “Are there a growing number of organisms developing resistance to antibiotics?” This academy will include experience in field biology, laboratory science and inquiry, as well as exploration of health care careers. It is also an opportunity to experience what it is like to study and live on a college campus. Through the course of the academy, students will be introduced to methods of collecting samples, scientific laboratory methods, scientific inquiry and opportunities for high school students to pursue biomedical education through the Oklahoma Technology Centers, as well as explore and experience health care careers in a hospital setting.
Contact: Dr. Joe Langley, jlangley@cameron.edu or 580.581.2852, or
Beth Young, byoung@cameron.edu or 580.581.2281
During this one-week commuter academy, ninth- and 10th-grade students will collect and analyze water quality data, determine the threats to water quality and develop possible solutions. Utilizing environmental conservation as a platform to understand science and mathematics, students will conduct water experiments, take field trips and explore related career opportunities. Ultimately, students will be transformed into potential researchers, scientists and statisticians who will present findings through technology-driven presentations to parents assuming the role of Environmental Protection Agency representatives.
Contact: Dr. Kathi McDowell, mcdowelk@nsuok.edu or 918.449.6502
This two-week residential academy for ninth- and 10th-grade students deals with learning quantitative methods, including statistics and research methods. The skills learned in this academy are tools that will transfer to a variety of domains. The overall goal of the academy is to enhance students’ mathematical and scientific reasoning abilities. To this end, they will learn basic research design and statistical concepts, how to use computers for data analysis and presentation and as a resource for information, learn more about career opportunities in math and science, and foster a desire to attend college and pursue such careers.
Contact: Dr. Melanie Page, melanie.page@okstate.edu, or visit http://fp.okstate.edu/melanis/ssa/index.html