Summer Opportunities

Juniors Exploring Engineering at Purdue Monday, April 10 The Purdue Women in Engineering Program invite you to a FREE daylong program.  This is geared toward women in their junior year with an interest in engineering.Take advantage of this opportunity to visit, explore, and research all the facets of engineering!  Register online early at www.purdue.edu/WIEP and look under "Events."  Summer Camps in Grand Rapids  through Ferris State University Week long camps held on the campus of GRCC.  Get at taste of what it is like to be a computer animator or a game designer.  Explore the world of DNA and genetics.  Get a taste of one or all three and see if you're cut out for a career in software engineering, digital animation, game design or molecular diagnostics.  And have a blast while you do!   •Digital Animation and Game Design I, II and III •Beginning Game Design - Minecraft for Middle School •Digital Media Software I and II •DNA Camp For more information visit ferris.edu/summercamps or call 800-562-9130. Michigan Tech Summer Youth Programs This is an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge in a hands-on experience in Northern Michigan with kids from all over the state and beyond.  There are several engineering camps for 9-11th grade.  Some, but not all are listed here: Engineering Programs: Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer and Electrical Engineering Engineering 101 Geological Engineering Robotics 101: Benefitting Human Life Mechanical Engineering - Automotive Engineering Mechanical Engineering: Engineering the Human Body Mechanical Engineering:  Design the Future Mining Engineering and Operations Mobile Robotics Materials Science and Engineering Science & Technology Programs: *Aquatic Ecology *Aquatic Ecology:  Field Study at Gratiot Lake *Aviation and Aerospace *Forensic Science and CSI *Genetic Modification and Biotechnology Ecology and the Environment *Introduction to Microbiology *Medical Laboratory Science *Medical Physiology *Rocketry and Space Science *Wild World of Chemistry *Wildlife Ecology Computing Programs: Coding for the Internet of Things Computing Elements *3-D Models and Virtual Reality  *App and Web Development:  Designing for Humans *Stop the Hackers! *Video Game Programming Outdoor Adventures: Island Explorations on Isle Royale Outdoor Skills and Leadership: on the North Country Trail Business, Humanities, & Social Sciences Programs: *Be Your Own Boss *Blacksmithing *Computer Graphics and Design *Digital Photography Global Discovery 101 The World of Design Psychology in the Real World Please check out www.syp.mtu.edu and see all of the details for yourself, but don't wait!  These are very popular and fill up fast with deadlines are in April. Competitive Scholarship Programs: Students are selected for scholarship programs on a competitive basis.  To apply, visit www.syp.mtu.edu and complete the application form for the program you are interested in.  Submit your app along with a teacher recommendation, unofficial transcript, and your responses to short essay questions.  Apps will be reviewed by their selection committee in April; you will be notified of their decision in mid-May.  Programs have varying deadlines; please verify application due dates listed beneath each program title on the website. Engineering Scholars Program Junior Women in Engineering National Summer Transportation Institute Rail and Intermodal Transportation Women in Automotive Engineering Women in Computer Science Women in Engineering The Engineering Scholars Program will be held on the campus of Michigan Tech each summer. This is an opportunity for students traditionally underrepresented in Engineering and Science.  All selected participants receive a scholarship valued at over $1,000, which covers all tuition, classroom supplies, and room and board.  Women in Engineering will be held on the campus of Michigan Tech each summer.  This is an opportunity to learn more about fifteen fields of engineering and experience university life.  All selected participants receive a scholarship valued at over $1,000, which covers all tuition, classroom supplies, and room and board.  STAMPS School of Art & Design at U-M Pre-College Programs 2017 Application Deadline is 4/1/17 at stamps.umich.edu/pre-college Experience a slice of college life, attend classes and workshops in art and design, stay in a U-M residence hall, and enjoy visits to local museums and galleries.  Day and residential options are available. Portfolio Intensive: Drawing for Artists & Designers Spring Pre-College Studio for Grades 9-12 May 1 - June 14 Portfolio Intensive: Sculpture/3D Design Spring Pre-College Studio for Grades 9-12 May 2 - June 15 BFA Preview 3-week Residential Summer Studio for Grades 9-12 July 9 - 29 Portfolio Prep 2-week Residential Summer Studio for Grades 9-12 July 30 - August 12   Quick Links Register Now 2015 SUMMER CAMPS Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Science July 12 - 17, 2015 Entering Grades 9-12 Develop skills in capturing, identifying, and comparing the animal communities, from insects to fish, that live in our local streams, lakes, and rivers.  You will gain experience using basic aquatic ecology research techniques and equipment, including nets, traps, seines, and water quality meters.  Learn the basics of fisheries science: set fyke nets and minnow traps, practice fish identification, learn to tag fish and predict population size with faculty from the LSSU Aquatic Research Laboratory. $650 to live on campus; $350 commute to campus Chemistry and Environmental Science July 12 - 17, 2015 Entering Grades 9-12 This camp will highlight a different field of chemistry each day; hands-on learning in inorganic, organic, environmental, analytical, and general chemistry. Students will be able to learn and differentiate the different fields of chemistry. With a variety of different lab activities planned, students will be introduced to lab safety and chemical properties. $650 to live on campus; $350 commute to campus Criminal Justice July 12 - 17, 2015 Entering Grades 9-12 Learn about forensic photography with identification, collection of evidence, finger printing and other evidence processing.  Explore the ballistics and firearms used in law enforcement, experience real-life scenario weapon simulators, participate in accident investigation and reconstruction, homeland security field trips, and self-defense for law enforcement officers.  $650 to live on campus; $350 commute to campus Dance July 12 - 17, 2015 Entering Grades 9-12 Our instructors will help each dancer hone their skills in Ballet/Pointe and concentrate on their strength and flexibility. The modern dance emphasis will be on kinesthetic movement, emotion based movement, and applied in floor and partner work.    Sessions in choreography will be included.  Students should bring as many dance shoes as they have: ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, etc.  We will wrap up the week with a final performance at the LSSU Fine Arts Center.  $650 to live on campus; $350 commute to campus Leadership Camp July 12 - 17, 2015 Entering Grades 9-12 The LSSU Leadership camp experience empowers students to develop and foster the skills needed to become successful leaders not only at their school but also in their personal lives.  Through a combination of self-reflection, team building, and guided activities students analyze their strengths and how these positive attributes can be used to turn their weaknesses into strengths.   Utilizing the concepts discussed in "Fish! A Proven Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results"  and "You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader," students self-reflect and discuss their personal stories within the group. Students will design a personal mission statement that they utilize to develop short and long term goals for their future.  $650 to live on campus; $350 commute to campus Biomedical Science July 19 - 24, 2015 Entering Grades 9-12 Learn and experiment in the state of the art science labs at LSSU.  Labs will include dissections in the anatomy lab, experiments in the physiology lab, and DNA extraction in the genetics lab. This is an excellent camp for all who are interested in science, medicine, and health. $650 to live on campus; $350 commute to campus Fire Science July 19 - 24, 2015 Entering Grades 9-12 You will learn academic and basic hands-on training in vehicle extrication, search and rescue, water evolutions, rapid intervention team training, ventilation, and forcible entry. $650 to live on campus; $350 commute to campus Forensic Science July 19 - 24, 2015 Entering Grades 9-12 Learn how to collect evidence and conduct forensic laboratory analyses in our state of the art laboratories.   You will be a CSI and investigate your own mock crime scene.  Instructors will also demonstrate different crime solving strategies. $650 to live on campus; $350 commute to campus Outdoor Adventures July 19 - 24, 2015 Entering Grades 7, 8, and 9 Explore the beautiful Eastern Upper Peninsula while participating in outdoor adventures.  Your days will be spent canoeing, hiking, rappelling, and developing outdoor survival skills with Dr. Sally Childs, LSSU Parks and Recreation Faculty.  $650 to live on campus; $350 commute to campus Photography July 19 - 24, 2015 Entering Grades 9-12 Our photography campers will learn the dynamics of their cameras, lighting effects, and gain proficient understanding on aperture and shutter settings.  Students will experience the beautiful sights and opportunities that Michigan's Upper Peninsula has to offer!  Enjoy waterfalls, wildlife, and unique photojournalism events to perfect your skills! $650 to live on campus; $350 commute to campus