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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
email [log in to unmask]
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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