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Summer College Transition Academy in Computing

July 9 -  August 6, 2006
Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC, 20002

Program Goals. To increase deaf and hard of hearing students interest in 
computing and to prepare them for college studies in computing fields.

Structure of the Program. Lectures, discussions, hands-on activities, and field 
trips.

What are the costs? Travel between an airport in the Washington, D.C. area and 
Gallaudet, room, board, field trips, and activities are covered by an 
AccessComputing grant from the National Science Foundation. The 
participant/family is responsible for funding and arranging transportation 
between his/her home and the Gallaudet campus or local airport in Washington, 
D.C. Those with a financial need can submit a letter of request for the grant 
to cover some of the travel expenses for which the participant/family is 
responsible.

Who should apply?  High school graduates and 2006-7 seniors who are interested 
in or are considering a future in computing and who are deaf or hard of 
hearing.

How to apply?  Send a letter of interest/application which is typed and not 
more than one page; state your name, school attending, mailing address, and 
email address and describe your interest in computing fields and the math 
courses you have taken. Enclose two sealed letters of reference describing your 
math level, computing interest/aptitude, and personal qualities that will lead 
to success in college studies and careers; send them separately or enclosed 
with your letter of interest/application to:

Dr. Fat C. Lam
Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC 20002

Submit your application by May 1, 2006.  Because selection of students may 
begin before this deadline, interested students are encouraged to apply early. 
Applications after this date will be considered on a space-available basis. 
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This Academy is funded by the National Science Foundation through 
AccessComputing (www.washington.edu/accesscomputing).


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Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph.D.
Director, Accessible Technology Services and Outreach
Computing & Communications
University of Washington, Box 355670
Seattle, WA 98195
206-543-0622          FAX 206-221-4171
http://staff.washington.edu/sherylb
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