Campus Opportunities
SENIORS: Click here to download college visitation form permission slip.
College visitation days will count as absences, but will not count against semester test exemption. No more than two college visits will be approved, per senior, without the absences counting against semester test exemption. College visits are for individual seniors to attend the campus with their parent in order to help them make their college choice. Groups wanting to attend together will not be approved.
MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP AT OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY - The Mobile Application Development Lab at OCU Love's Entrepreneurship Center will host a one day instructional event, during which students will learn to create basic mobile applications for iPhone devices. Space is limited. Students must register to attend. Cost is $15. Event will be Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. (lunch provided) at Meinders School of Business, OCU, 2501 N. Blackwelder, OKC. Register at http://msb.okcu.edu/news-events/events/register/. For more information contact Bob Greve at 208-5437 or rgreve@okcu.edu.
Oklahoma City University, Meinders School of Business and the Love's Entrepreneuship Center are presenting a 2012 Entrepreneurship Day - Feb. 29, 2012 8a.m. to noon. Registration is fee will be waived for the first 50 who register. Contact Bob Greeve at rgreve@okcu.edu or 405.208.5437.
2011 SUMMER ACADEMIES IN MATH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY:
This summer, spend time at an Oklahoma college or university and discover the fascinating worlds of aeronautics, engineering, environmental conservation, forensic science and much more! Summer academies are free!
University of Oklahoma Summer Academies 2012: Field Studies in Multidisciplinary Biology - Open to OK students entering 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the fall of 2012 - Session I: Jul 1-13 and Session II: Jul 15-27. Going Green: Partnering Five Architecture Disciplines: Open to Ok students entering 11th or 12th grade in the fall - Session Jun 24-29. Bridges to College Math, Science and Engineering: Open to all OK students entering 11th or 12th grade in the fall - Session I: Jul 14-20 and Session II: Jul 22-27. Sky High: An Exploration of Aeronautics From the Basics and Beyond: For all OK students entering 8th or 9th grade in the fall - Session Jul 16-27. For registration forms, please see Mrs. Stephens. Classes fill quickly, so apply early. Application deadline is April 23, 2012.
Oral Roberts Univ, A Hands-On Program in Mathematics and Science, Residential, June 20-24. This academy provides opportunities for developing skills to learn mathematics and science. Mathematical activities include code-breaking cryptology and fractal pattern recognition. Science experiences include field trips, real-world technologies, rocketry and laboratory work where students seek to understand the natural world. The use of problem-solving ideas and project-based learning integrate these mathematics and science experiences. Get an application at http://oru.edu/url/?u=bPee, or contact Dr. John Matsson, jmatsson@oru.edu, 918-495-6935.
Cameron University - Science Detectives Summer Academy, Residential, June 1-7: This 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 sample collection, 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, 580-581-2852, or Lora Young, loray@cameron.edu, 580-581-2284.
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, OKC, Exploring Math and Science Academy (EMSA) at the Univ. of Okla. Health Sciences Center (OUHSC), Commuter, June 6-17. This academy is a stimulating summer experience for ninth-grade students to explore careers in the health sciences. The academy will provide hands-on laboratory and classroom activities for students that will enhance their math and science abilities and provide them with invaluable insights into health science careers. This commuter academy will begin at 8:a.m. and end at 5p.m. daily. Contact: Brian Corpening, brian-corpening@ouhsc.edu, 405-271-8001, ext. 48688, or visit www.ouhsc.edu/communitypartnership.
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Exploring Quantitative Analysis: A Basic Introduction, Residential, June 5-18. Students will learn basic concepts of research design and statistics, learn more about careers in math and science, and increase their mathematical scientific reasoning abilities. Sessions consist mainly of students putting their knowledge into action through hands-on learning experiences, including observational research with people and animals, a survey design exercise and Web page design, during this two-week residential academy. The academy will also cover creativity, innovation and social entrepreneurship in an attempt to solve a major environmental issue of the day. Preliminary field trip plans include the Univ. of Okla Health Sciences Center, Frontier City, the Okla History Museum, Science Museum Okla and a Redhawks game. contact: Dr. Melanie Page, melanie.page@okstate.edu, 405-744-7334, or get an application at http://fp.okstate.edu/melanis/ssa/
University of Central Oklahoma, Exploring Chemistry, Commuter, Session I: June 6-10 and Session II: June 13-17. This academy introduces participants to concepts in chemistry and hands-on activities that reinforce these concepts. Students who have attended in previous years will be introduced to advanced methods of analysis. Academy topics will include student chemistry magic performances, water quality analysis, toxicology, food chemistry, organic compound synthesis and DNA analysis. Students will work in teams of five with a college mentor to collect, synthesize, analyze and then present their findings in a final PowerPoint presentation. Guest speakers will talk with the students about education and career opportunities in the field. Lunch is provided. Contact: Dana Rundle, drundle@uco.edu, or visit http://www.chemistry.uco.edu/
Seminole State College, Peek Into Engineering (PIE), Residential, July 31-Aug. 5. During this academy, teams of students will assemble robots, model boats and design an obstacle course in the form of a maze. Participants will also be exposed to virtual, digitally controlled mass inflow systems. Exciting activities will expose participants to aerospace, computer, electrical, material, mechanical and systems engineering. Field trips will be taken to the Univ of OK, the Jasmine Moran Children's Museum and engineering facilities like Enviro Systems and OC&E. Competition will be held throughout the academy. Contact: 405-382-9217 or visit www.sscok.edu/PieAcademy/PieMainPg.htm.
East Central University, Coding Theory, Competitive Strategies, Risk Analysis and Other Mathematical Pursuits, Residential, June 6-10. The aim of this academy is to introduce participants to a hands-on, technology-based, fun-filled, stimulating interdisciplinary experience, exposing them to connections between math and related scientific areas, such as cryptography and operations reserach, probability and statistics, that are used extensively in the real world. The attempt is to generate an interest and improve mathematics performance at the high school level, thereby encouraging, exciting and motivating a pursuit of mathematics and its applications as a major area of study at the college level and beyond and/or as available and lucrative career options. Contact: Andrew Wells, awells@ecok.edu, 580-5620, or visit http://cs.ecok.edu/~rferd/sumacad/home.htm.
Langston University, Langston,An Intensive Academy in Math, Science, and Technology for Grades 10-12, Residential, June 5-18. This academy will host 36 rising 10th, 11th and 12th grade students from around Oklahoma. The academy's focus is improving students' appreciation for and enrollment in Oklahoma core curricula through intense, positive experiences in mathematics, chemistry, biology, technology, and preparation for success. Oklahoma core curricula, ACT preparation, scholarships and undergraduate matriculation are addressed. Experiences incorporate cutting-edge technolgies that support hands-on activities, innovative teaching and learning. Contact: Dr. Alonzo F. Peterson, afpeterson@lunet.edu, 405-466-3341, or visit www.langston.edu/academics/summer_programs.aspx.
Cameron University, NanoExplorers: A High School Summer Science Academy, Residential, June 12-24. The Department of Physical Sciences at Cameron University will host this 10-day academy where students will live on campus for the two-week period. The academy will feature participation by 24 highly motivated and talented high school students who have completed their freshmen, sophomore or juniors years in ghih school and are Oklahoma residents. The academy will introduce students to those concepts necessary to understand why very small systems exhibit unique behavior. Students will engage in hands-on activities designed to introduce the concepts of nanotechnoogy and related careers in both chemistry and physics. Some of the activities in the academy include construction of a solar cell, construction of a super conductor train, determination of the crystal structure of a chemical compound, construction of a conductivity device and amusement park physics, which will include a trip to Frontier city in OKC. Contact: Dr. E. Ann Malley, annn@cameron.edu, 580-581-2889, or Dr. Ramiro Moro, rmoro@cameron.edu, 580-581-2309, or visit http://nanoexplorers.50webs.com.
Okla State Univ, Stillwater, Camp T.U.R.F. (Tomorrow's Undergraduates Realizing the Future), Residential, June 12-24. At this two-week, residential academy for upcoming high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, students will interact with college professors as well as professions in the field, exploring a variety of careers in horticulture, landscape contracting and landscape architecture. Interactive, hands-on explorations will occur outdoors at botanical gardens and field research stations, with indoor activities in design studios and greenhouses. Sessions about college admission, financial aid and study skills will be interspersed throughout the academy. Evning and recreational activities are also planned. Contact: Shelley Mitchell, Shelley.mitchell@okstate.edu, 405-744-5755, or visit www.hortla.okstate.edu.
Okla State Univ, Stillwater, Fired-Up About Reserach Science and Engineering, Residential, July 17-22. Explore and experience the excitement of the technology and sciences that reshape our world. During an intensive weeklong residential program particpants are challenged with laboratory and field-based scenarios centered on a common theme: fire. Participants investigate careers, learn new skill, and prepare for the fascinating world of technology. Specific activities include biosystems, robotics, and the science and engineering of fire. Contact: Jovette Dew, Jovette.dew@okstate.edu, 405-744-2920, or visit www.diversity.okstate.edu.
Oklahoma State Univ, Stillwater, Smart Cars Summer Academy, Residential, July 10-15. One of the gastest growing technologies is use of high-tech sensors. "Smart sensors" are being used in hundreds of application areas, like environmental monitoring, homeland security, medicine, aerospace and automobiles. During this weeklong residential academy, students will use smart sensor concepts to stimulate interest in science, math and technology. The students will develop a smart sensor system for steering an autonomous race car. Contact: Jovette Dew, Jovette.dew@okstate.edu, 405-744-2920, visit www.diversity.okstate.edu.
NASA - Women in STEM High School Aerospace Scholars - The WISH project offers a one-of-a-kind experience for female high school students that want to jump start their future and explore the possibilities of a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related major or career. Eligibility: U.S. citizen, female high school junior, be interested and excited about STEM, be committed to a one-year relationship with JSC, and have access to the Internet and email (at home, school or public library). Create your dream job by participating in an online community including chat sessions with subject matter experts, complete online lessons covering past, present and future space exploration, research leading female STEM professions, and attend the summer experience with selection based on application, participation in online activities and research and geographic diversity, at not cost to student. To participate in this NASA experience, email JSC-NHAS@mail.nasa.gov, or visit http://wish.aerospacescholars.org.
