Bowie State University is in the hunt for the next generation of students ready to tackle math and science with passion and excellence. So much so that they want to give them a head start.
Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr. Photo: theharrisfoundation.org
This summer the university will host the ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp from July 6 to 18. The camp is open to all eligible students enrolled in the Prince George’s County School System.
Named after Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr., the first African-American to walk in space, the camp features an all-expense paid, two-week academic residential camp focused on increasing students’ mathematical and science skills and providing an introduction to college life.
Organizers hope the camp will stimulate interest in careers in science and engineering-related fields. During the two-week stay, campers will attend classes that include problem solving, study, research, writing and communication skills incorporated with biology, chemistry, physics, design concepts, and field excursions.
Photo: theharrisfoundation.org
Certified classroom teachers and university faculty will teach the classes.
The program is open to students in the Prince George’s County School System, entering 6th, 7th and 8th grades, and interested in mathematics and science. Students also must have a grade point average of at least “B” in math and science, score at the medium to superior level in standardized mathematics and science tests, and be recommended by math and science teachers.
Applications must be submitted by June 20 and sent to Elaine J. Davis, Model Institutions for Excellence, Computer Science Building, Suite 308, 14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie, MD, 20715.
To obtain an application see www.bowiestate.edu/about/events, or call 301-860-3875.
--PGS Staff
|
