Scholarships are available for Virginia Tech's C-Tech2 program!

 

Whether or not you currently desire to be an engineer or scientist, the C-Tech² program at Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering can provide you with the technological tools and knowledge you will find useful for any career.

C-Tech² – Computers and Technology at Virginia Tech, helps to develop and sustain the interests of women in engineering and the sciences. The program allows participants to explore engineering, math, and science in ways that are both fun and exciting. Students will increase their interest in, and knowledge of engineering, math, and science applications and learn how to apply those applications to real world situations.

C-Tech² will be held July 8 – July 21, 2012 at Virginia Tech and the target population for the program is rising junior and senior high school girls.

The application can be either downloaded or completed online and the application deadline is Monday, April 16, 2012. Full and partial scholarships are available based on financial need and applicants should not allow program costs to affect their decision to apply.

Enroll your 6th-8th grader in District Children Rooted by Literacy's summer program!

 As a full-day summer literacy program, District Children Rooted by Literacy (DCRBL) focuses on critical literacy instruction to strengthen your child’s ability to compete in an increasingly global society.

The mission of DCRBL is to teach children to read critically, via cultural, political, social and global literacy. During the Summer of 2012, DCRBL will offer five weeks of:

Fun, yet rigorous literacy activities;

Small class sizes (a total of 60 participants);

Access to unlimited reading materials;

Experienced, committed and caring educators;

Foreign language lessons;

Book clubs;

Exposure trips;

Character animation; and

Debates.

There are currently 30 slots left for rising 6^th – 8^th grade students and the summer program will be held at Georgetown Day School. 

For more information, please contact Tracey Roach, Founder, at (202) 460-8417. You can also register your child and pay fees on the DCRBL website.

Capital Partners for Education - a great opportunity for 8th grade students

 

Capital Partners for Education is a dynamic, college preparatory program that is dedicated to helping motivated youth overcome the academic and social barriers that may otherwise prevent them from attending the college of their choice. CPE is the only youth organization in the Washington, DC metropolitan area that provides students with a combination of one-on-one mentoring and college and career preparation for all four years of high school.

Since 1993, CPE has helped nearly 400 students realize their academic potential, with 99% of their graduates advancing to college upon completion of the program. For the past six years, 100% of CPE graduates have gone on to college.

In the past, students who applied to CPE would enroll in one of their partner schools. However, CPE has adjusted this strategy and will now bring mentors to students (in other words, SEED students do not have to withdraw from SEED in order to participate in CPE).

If you are interested in having your child participate in the CPE program, please complete the application by April 20, 2012.

Register for the 2012 Young Women's Conference on Non-Traditional Careers!

 

Young women who are currently in the 8^th grade through their 1^st year in college are invited to explore non-traditional careers at the 6^th Annual Young Women’s Conference on Non-Traditional Careers!

The conference will be held on Friday, March 16, 2012 from 9:30am – 3:00pm at the:

Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University

800 Florida Avenue, NE

Washington, DC 20002

Conference attendees will have an opportunity to meet successful women in non-traditional careers, including: Technology, Aerospace, Architecture, Bio-Medicine, and other fields. Participants will also learn about the importance and role that Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) will have on their futures.

During the conference, there will an opportunity to:

Interact with robots, and their creators; and

Learn more about Career & Technical Education in DC.

The conference is FREE and pre-registration is required. Registration must be completed by

March 14, 2012. 

Breakfast and Lunch will be provided (breakfast and badge pick-up starts at 8am).

Learn about careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, agribusiness and plant pathology through AgDiscovery!

AgDiscovery is an outreach program that is committed to helping students learn about careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, agribusiness and plant pathology. This 2-4 week program allows participants to live on a college campus and learn about Agricultural Science from university professors, practicing veterinarians and professionals who work for the U.S. Government. Students who are chosen to participate in AgDiscovery will gain valuable experience through hands-on labs, workshops, field trips, and other group and team building activities.

To apply, applicants are required to complete the entire application package on-line or by mail, including 3 references and a 2-page essay. The essay should be a minimum of 500 words and maximum of 1000 words, and should address the following:

"Why I Want to Attend the AgDiscovery Program at (indicate which University you would like to attend);" and

"What I Want to Learn."

In the essay, include your interests and hobbies and explain what you want to do when you grow up. Applications are due March 16, 2012.

Please note, if students are applying for more than one program/university, applicants must submit a complete and separate application (including reference letters and essay) for each program.

To be eligible to participate in all programs (except Alcorn State University), applicants must be no younger than 14 and no older than 17 years of age by May 31, 2012. To be eligible for Alcorn State University, students must be no younger than 12 and no older than 16 years of age by May 31, 2012.

If the applicant is selected for the AgDiscovery program, original signatures, proof of age, and school enrollment is required prior to program participation.

If applying by mail, reference letters must be submitted in sealed envelopes along with the application package.

If applying on-line, reference letters must be submitted in sealed envelopes and mailed in one package to the address below:

Ms. Beatrice Jacobs

USDA, APHIS, Office of the Administrator

Civil Rights Enforcement and Compliance

4700 River Road, Unit 92

Riverdale, MD 20737–1234

Selectees will be notified on or before April 30, 2012.

For more information, please view the
AgDiscovery brochure.

Explore the science of psychology at Camp Psych!

 

The goal of Camp Psych is to give students a window into how psychological science works. Campers will get hands-on experiences that will introduce them to research in psychology in a fun, challenging, and engaging environment. Campers will not simply learn about cutting edge issues and research in psychology, they will engage in research themselves. This program is perfect for students who are interested in psychology as students will get an inside view of the psychology field and receive preparation for college studies.

Campy Psych will be held on the Gettysburg College campus from July 8 – July 13, 2012 and the cost is $1,020 (price includes lodging, meals and activities). The camp is for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors and the application deadline is
May 15, 2012.

Study Music, Fashion Design, Veterinary Science and Forensic Science at Summer Skyline!

 

 Summer Skyline at Shenandoah University offers students an immersive educational and social experience where they will receive an in-depth study of engaging and contemporary topics and participate in dynamic evening activities.

Summer Skyline is a co-ed academic summer program for students in grades 8-12. Both day and residential academic programs are available for students who are interested in immersing themselves in a chosen field of study on an amazing college campus. Courses being offered at Summer Skyline include: Forensic Science, Veterinary Science, Fashion Design, Creative Writing, Environmental Science and Music Remix and Technology.

Summer Skyline offers three affordable one-week sessions and students can attend any number of sessions without repetition. These hands-on, project-based courses form a unique, interdisciplinary approach to summer study, provide a snapshot of life on a college campus, and gives attendees the opportunity to meet like-minded students from across the country.

 Applications are currently being accepted and students will need to create an account in order to register. The program dates are:

July 8–14, 2012

July 15–21, 2012

July 22–28, 2012