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From: Yvette Butler, M.D. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 10:02 PM
To: parentscouncilnet
Subject: Summer opportunities


In case you know of any students whom might be interested.
 
Subject: Summer Programs for High School Students
 
This summer, a number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
(HBCU) 
are offering pre-college programs that prepare and motivate high school 
rising and graduating seniors to choose and enter college programs in 
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
 
TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY
Tuskegee University's College of Engineering, Architecture and Physical 
Sciences is offering high school rising and graduating seniors summer 
programs with activities designed to motivate and prepare students for
study 
and careers in engineering. Students will also have access to campus 
resources including computers, libraries, athletic facilities and health 
services. Summer programs at Tuskegee include:
 
MITE
 
Minority Introduction to Engineering (MITE) is a two-week program designed 
to introduce high school students to various aspects of engineering. The 
program includes laboratory demonstrations; design projects; lectures on 
college admission; financial aid; cooperative education career
opportunities 
and field trips.
 
FASTREC
 
Freshman Accelerated Start-up and Training for Retention in Engineering 
Curricula (FASTREC) is an eight -week program offered to high school 
graduates who are interested in engineering careers and are eligible for 
admission into Tuskegee University. Students pursue an intensive course of 
study in mathematics, science, engineering, graphics and freshman 
orientation. Students can earn up to seven credits towards a Bachelor of 
Science degree in engineering. Industry sponsor award scholarships of up to 
$5,000 per year to selected students depending on their academic
performance 
in the program.
 
FPCIS
 
The Feeder Program in Computer Science is a two-to-four week enrichment 
program for high school students entering their sophomore, junior or senior 
year. The program includes computer-related laboratory demonstrations, 
website development, design projects, an over view of the college 
environment, career opportunities and field trips.
 
PREFICS
 
Pre-Freshman Program in Computer Science is an eight-week program that
earns 
college credit for high school graduates entering Tuskegee as computer 
science majors. Tuskegee offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer 
Science with general or information systems options. FPICS and PREFICS are 
housed in the College of Business and Information Science.
 
For further information contact:
 
Toya Dean,
Assistant to the Dean for Student Development and Special programs,
Tuskegee University,
Tuskegee Alabama,
Phone 334-727-8946 or 334-727-8355
Fax 334-727-8090
email: [log in to unmask]
visit the university website at www.tuskegee.edu
 
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are offering 
students entering grades nine through twelve opportunity to participate in 
the Engineering Summer Institute. ESI is an intensive four-week program 
running Monday, June 13 through Friday, July 8, 2005. Classes offering 
enrichment in STEM applications are held on Mondays through Thursdays.
Field 
trips to industrial facilities such as Exxon Chemical, General Motors, and 
Dow Chemical USA, including visits to companies such as Delphi Packard 
Electric, Tobasco Factory, and IMAX & Aquarium are reserved for Fridays. 
This activity provides participants with a first hand look at commercial 
engineering opportunities. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and must include 
in their application a current transcript; recent standardized test scores; 
a letter of recommendation from a current, or recent, math or science 
teacher; plus a 250-word essay entitled "Why I Want To Participate in 
Engineering Summer Institute". The essay
should include information on the student's goals and academic interest
that 
might be helpful in evaluating the application. Submit application to:
 
Mrs. Janifer B. Peters,
Associate Director, ESI College of Engineering,
Southern University,
Baton Rouge, LA. 70813
Voice 225 771 3798
Fax : 225-771-5721
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Yvette Butler, M.D.
Executive Director
GapBuster Learning Center
P. O. Box 3356
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Phone:  301-592-8652
Fax:    301-592-8653
E-mail: [log in to unmask]

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