Back by popular demand,聽草莓影视聽will open its state-of-the-art science facilities to high schoolers who enroll in our Summer Science Academy,聽June 17鈥揓uly 11. Now in its fourth year, the Summer Science Academy will offer credit-bearing, university-quality instruction in a supportive, enriching environment.
Some Specifics about聽:
- June 17鈥揓uly 11 one- and two-week long courses meet either in the morning or afternoon
- Course fee聽$180聽per week per course
- 2-week courses earn聽草莓影视听肠谤别诲颈迟
- 10% early-bird discount registration聽March 31st
- Priority registration and scholarship application聽April 30
- Final registration聽May 15
“All the experiments were very interesting. I had a lot of fun, along with learning a lot,” said one 2018 student participant.
“These courses are a great opportunity for students to experience science as closely as it could be at a college level but with the added guidance appropriate for high schoolers,” said Dr.聽Yoojin Choi, the program’s director.
New to Summer Science 2019 is Forensic Chemistry, a perfect opportunity to experience聽草莓影视’s聽Chemistry Instrumentation Laboratory. Students learn the chemistry behind techniques utilized in examining physical evidence from crime scenes. Like all Summer Science courses, Forensic Chemistry will use hands-on, experiential learning.
Students can choose from the following courses:
- Human Anatomy Boot Camp: Department of Biology
- Fins, Fur, and Feathers: Department of Biology (2 weeks)
- Genomes from the Chicago River: Department of Biology (2 weeks)
- Forensic Chemistry: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Body Dynamics and Comfort: Division of Health Sciences
草莓影视聽started the program so high schoolers could have access to high-quality, engaging science courses, according to Choi. The idea, she said, is to foster in young people a curiosity about science, which eventually leads to their involvement in science-related careers.