Posted on January 6th, 2010 by rxt
The EPGY Summer Institutes are 2-to-4-week residential programs for academically talented and motivated middle and high-school students. The Summer Institutes provide an opportunity for students to pursue their intellectual curiosity and meet others who share their interests and abilities. Participants are enrolled in a single intensive-study course, taught by a Stanford instructor, and covering topics not typically presented at their grade level. Costs range from $5,900 to $3,175, with limited financial aid. $40 Application fee waived for application submitted by Jan. 13, 2010.
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Tags: Bioscience, Computer Science, Gifted Students, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Mathematics, Physical Science, Summer Camps & Programs (Students), Technology
Posted on January 4th, 2010 by rxt
The American Museum of Natural History in New York City offers a number of science workshops and courses for students. Check out the ones coming up this January and February.
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Tags: After School, Grades 9-12, Grades Pre-K-3, Science programs
Posted on December 28th, 2009 by rxt
At the Science Saturdays program, Montana State U., kids ages 10-15 (younger ones welcome if with a parent) participate in hands-on experiments, learn about exciting new projects, and meet the scientists and MSU students shaping the future in Montana. (One Saturday each month, Jan. – April; please check the schedule).
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Posted on December 2nd, 2009 by als
Disney’s Planet Challenge project-based environmental competition for 4th – 6th grade classrooms invites students to identify a local environmental issue and devise a solution that they manage and document from start to finish. Classrooms develop a portfolio to be evaluated on environmental-relevance, student learning, changes in practices and attitudes, community involvement, lasting benefits to students, school and/or community and originality. A array of national, state, and regional prizes are offered. Application deadline: Dec. 18, 2009
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Tags: Competitions for Students, Environmental, Grades 9-12, Grades K-8
Posted on December 2nd, 2009 by als
In this essay contest of EngineerGirl!, National Academy of Engineering, students are challenged to think like an engineer to solve a survival problem. In their essays, they must describe how to use the contents of a backpack and the surrounding environment to create shelter, gather food and water, or summon rescue. Please see the full description here or on the website for the specific requirements of this contest.
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Tags: Design, Essay Contest, Grades 9-12, Grades K-8
