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THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY VOLUNTEER CENTER
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cittmpl.asp?url=/content/citizen/volunteering.asp
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RESEARCH SCIENCE INSTITUTE(RSI): Each summer approximately 75
high school students gather for six of the most stimulating weeks
of their young lives. Selected from the United States and other
nations, these students participate in a rigorous academic
program which emphasizes advanced theory and research in
mathematics, the sciences, and engineering. This is the
Research Science Institute (RSI).
http://www.cee.org
MARINE SCIENCES CONSORTIUM: was founded in 1968 by a consortium
of three colleges, although it was known by a different name.
First located in Cape May, NJ, and then Lewes, DE, the Consortium
expanded to 14 member colleges and universities and became
established in 1971 at its permanent site in the area of Wallops
Island, VA.
Over the years, the membership has changed and now consists of 15
member universities and colleges. The Marine Science Consortium
maintains two campuses. The main campus is located at Wallops
Island and is adjacent to the NASA/Wallops Flight Facility. The
second campus, named the Marine Science Consortium Research
Center, is located directly on Chincoteague Bay at
Greenbackville, VA.
We are very proud of our educational programs, which support
classroom, laboratory, and field activities directed toward pre-
college, university and Elderhostel students. Please take a few
minutes to browse through the linked pages of this web site.
Whether you are an individual looking to enhance your
understanding of the marine sciences, or seeking to pursue a
marine sciences career or represent a college or university
looking to establish, expand and/or enhance programs in the
marine and environmental sciences, the Marine Science Consortium
offers a wonderful variety of opportunities to meet your
educational and/or research goals.
http://msconsortium.org/
THE HUTTON JUNIOR FISHERIES PROGRAM is a summer mentoring program
for high school students sponsored by the American Fisheries
Society. The principal goal of the Hutton Program is to stimulate
interest in careers in fisheries science and management among
groups underrepresented in the fisheries professions, including
minorities and women. Application to the program is open to all
sophomore, junior, and senior high school students regardless of
race, creed, or gender. Students selected for the program are
matched with a professional mentor in their area for a summer-
long, hands-on experience in a marine or freshwater setting. A
scholarship of $3,000 is awarded to each student accepted into
the program.
Thirty-five students were chosen to participate in the 2008
Hutton Program. Questions? Please visit the Hutton FAQ below. If
you have further questions, please contact the Hutton Program
Coordinator, Kathryn Winkler 301-897-8616, ext 213.
hutton@fisheries.org
http://www.fisheries.org/afs/hutton_gen.html
GODDARD SPACE CAMP: The purpose of this program is to provide
students with an opportunity to experience how research and
development organizations operate on a day-to-day basis.
Participants will be assigned to work with a technical
professional who is doing work related to the general
field of interest to the student.
http://education.gsfc.nasa.gov/pages/placement.html
NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM ON MEDICINE: For high school
students with demonstrated academic achievement, outstanding
leadership skills and a strong interest in pursuing a career in
medicine. During the Forum students focus on content, issues and
practices in lectures, small group seminars, and on-on-one
inetractions with medical students, physicians and researchers.
If interested, Mrs. L. Adler needs to submit your name ASAP.
http://www.nylf.org
NATIONAL AQUARIUM IN BALTIMORE: SPEND YOUR SUMMER AT THE AQUARIUM
Student summer volunteer and paid work. If you are interested in
spending an exciting summer learning about marine biology and
conservation, meeting people from all over the world, gaining new
work experience and having fun at Maryland's most popular
attraction, consider applying for the Student Summer Program at
the National Aquarium in Baltimore. The volunteer
part of the program can fulfill community service requirement.
Students work from June to August.
http://aqua.org/studentsummerprogram.html
OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN MARINE SCIENCE: While
there are some opportunities in marine-related fields for those
who do not continue their education beyond high school, they are
generally limited to technical support positions. If you are
interested in an oceanography or marine-related career, first you
should enroll in as many chemistry, earth science,biology,
physics, computer science, and mathematics classes as
possible in high school. Also think about participating in a
science fair, the ocean science bowl or an intern program that
will give you hands-on experience. Some of the many ocean science-
related programs available to high school students include.......
http://www.onr.navy.mil/careers/ocean_marine/education_key.asp
HEADS UP: Get an early edge in engineering with HEADSUP! This
summer college credit program, includes introductory-level Johns
Hopkins University courses in mechanical, biomedical,
environmental and electrical & computer engineering taught in
small classes at our Montgomery County Campus in Rockville. Don't
wait � Head for HEADSUP Now! Possible internships.
http://headsup.jhu.edu/?page=index
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND YOUNG SCHOLARS PRGRAM: Summer Term lets
you get ahead with a selection of more than 1,700 University of
Maryland undergraduate and graduate courses and workshops. Six
different sessions--2 six-week sessions and 4 three-week sessions-
-can help you satisfy requirements, explore new interests,
accelerate progress toward graduation, or broaden your
world.
You don't have to go here to go here! In addition to University
of Maryland students, Summer Term is open to students of other
colleges, visiting international students, high school students,
professionals, and life-long learners.
This summer, get ready, get started, and get ahead at the
University of Maryland
http://www.summer.umd.edu/s/?utm_source=BrochureMailing&utm_medium=Brochure
SLOAN CAREER CORNERSTONE: Pre-college summer programs and camps
are offered throughout the country, often through Universities to
provide high school students with experiences in science,
mathematics, technology, engineering, or healthcare. In addition
to the list below, be sure to check your local university to see
what programs they may have planned for the summer.
Students and parents should find out many details about a camp
before deciding to attend. Factors such as the size of the camp,
number of weeks, amount of hands-on activities, housing,
student/teacher ratio, available credit, and of course costs
should enter into your decision.
http://www.careercornerstone.org/pcsumcamps.htm
SUMMER PROGRAM IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH. Learn about the wonders of
the body at University of Maryland in Baltimore. Students gain
knowledge and experience working in a laboratory that is
conducting animal or human research in one of the following
areas: anatomy, brain science, reproduction, biochemistry,
physiology, microbiology, pathology, epidemiology, pharmacology,
medical technology, genetics, dentistry, pharmacy. pediatrics,
psychiatry or other biomedical research areas. Science seminars,
career seminars, mini-field trips, survival skills workshops,
oral and written communication in science.
For application email: nrm001@dental.umaryland.edu
WOMENS TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AT MIT: is a 4-week summer residence
program to introduce high school girls to electrical engineering
and computer science. If you know a girl who is currently a high
school junior with demonstrated math and science ability,
encourage her to visit the website. Classes are taught in a
supportive environment by a staff of women MIT PhD candidates and
undergraduates. The full-time academic program includes hands-on
experiments and team-based projects in computer science,
electrical engineering, and mathematics. Participants are
selected from a nationwide applicant pool of girls who
attend the program in the summer between their junior and senior
year in high school.
http://wtp.mit.edu/
SUMMER OF DISCOVERY AT NIEHS: SUMMER OF DISCOVERY AT NIEHS: The
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is
one of 20 institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Unlike most of the other institutes in the NIH, the NIEHS is
located in the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. NIEHS
takes a leadership role in science education outreach. Scientists
at NIEHS are committed to sharing with students and
educators the intensity, excitement, sense of discipline, and
tremendous satisfaction that careers in science can impart to
those who pursue them.
To this end, the Division of Intramural Research (DIR) has
established the Summers of Discovery Program for which Intramural
Research Training Awards (IRTAs) are given to outstanding high
school, college undergraduate and graduates students interested
in pursuing careers in the biomedical/ biological sciences.
Scientific disciplines within the DIR include
neurosciences, biophysics, genetics, carcinogenesis, reproductive
and developmental biology, chemistry, pharmacology, pulmonary
pathobiology, classical and functional toxicology, clinical
research, statistics, biomathematics, epidemiology, computer
modeling and risk assessment.
Participants are selected by scientific mentors from the
Intramural program and are expected to spend between 8 to 12
weeks (during May through September) working on a research
project that entails exposure to the latest biochemical,
molecular, and analytical techniques in that field.
The research mentoring experience is supplemented by a series of
seminars featuring some of the Institute's leading researchers.
Collectively, the seminars give the summer participants a good
overview of environmental health sciences as practiced at NIEHS.
There is also a poster session at the end of the summer where
participants display the results of their research efforts and
respond to questions as though they were participating in a
national scientific society meeting
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/summers/
QUEST: The Quest Scholars Program (Quest) is a five-year long
leadership and science education program for talented, low-income
youth. Quest begins with a five-week summer residential program
on the Stanford campus, and continues through the undergraduate
college experience. One student at a time, Quest strives to
provide underprivileged students with the mentorship,
personal direction, and educational skills to succeed at
America's best universities.
The Quest Scholars Program currently encompasses two programs:
QuestLeadership (the Quest summer residential session and the
five continuing years of support described above) and
QuestBridge, a new initiative of the Quest Scholars Program
created to establish a portal to higher education for outstanding
motivated, low-income, underrepresented and at-risk youth in
America. Information on the Quest Scholars Program and
QuestLeadership can be found on this website.
http://questscholars.stanford.edu/
HOWARD UNIVERSITY & NOAA WEATHER CAMP: Two weeks mid July. Free
opportunity to explore the options of atmospheric science and
related fields such as meteorology, atmospheric sciences,
physics, environmental sciences, applied physical science. Hands
on activities and visits to major organizations that support
atmospheric sciences.
http://www.gs.howard.edu/atmosci/
MED-VET SUMMER ACADEMY @ ST GEORGE UNIVERSITY. Put yourself to
the test. 10 day summer academy courses will let you see what it
is like to be on a fast track to medical school or vet school.
http://www.sgu.edu
MC DANIEL COLLEGE SUMMER SCIENCE INSTITUTE: College credit.
Ecology of Freshwater Organisms to promote new college major-
Environmental Policy and Science.
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VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS AT THE SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL ZOO. Many teen
volunteer programs: Class Aide, How Do You Zoo, Horticulture,
Greeter, Kid's Farm.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Support/Volunteer/Teens/
MSU High School Honors Science-Mathematics-Engineering Program.
Summer program involving full time research for 10th and 11th
grade students. See link below for details.
http://www.tne.msu.edu/
SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL ZOO. Paid positions are available during the
summer and also to teen volunteers.
http://www.fonz.org
CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION. The CBF will be offering students an
exciting opportunity this summer with the Cenfer for Bay Studies.
Students will build upon leadership skills, network with other
student leadership groups, and learn about their connections to
the Chesapeake Bay in an outdoor setting.
For more information, click the link below.
http://www.cbf.org/CenterForBayStudies
NATURAL RESOURCES CAREERS CONFERENCE: Join field professionals
and high school students from across the state for seven days of
intense instruction and fun at the Hickory Environmental
Education Center in Garrett County, Maryland. Natural resource
professionals and dedicated volunteers have developed the
extensive and relevant NRCC curriculum. Traditional Forestry will
be the main focus of this educational experience with the
inclusion of GIS and GPS technology. Urban Forestry comprises
an entire day. Watershed ecology is also emphasized.
Students may choose to earn two college credits (fee required)
from Allegany College of Maryland. To earn the credits, the
student must attend the entire week, complete a short exam, and
present a team management plan. The credits will transfer to most
community college in Maryland and several four year colleges and
universities. This co-educational conference provides a real
opportunity for high school students interested in a career in
Natural Resources to learn from industry professionals and
develop contacts that could lead to future employment and a
career in natural resources.
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/forests/careersconf06.html
JHU ENGINEERING INNOVATION: Working with faculty accredited by
the Whiting School, rising high school juniors and seniors and
incoming college freshmen participating in Engineering Innovation
in the summer of 2007 will complete the course, What is
Engineering; Learning and working as part of a team, students
learn the basics of engineering--conducting experiments, taking
part in design challenges, interpreting data, applying technolgy,
and meeting with research engineers who are pushing the
boundaries of the field.
Fun, informative, and thought-provoking, "What is
Engineering; includes assignments that range from the building of
a better mousetrap, working with chemical processes, and
assembing a digital circuit to operate a robot, to a design
competition for which students must construct a bridge made of
spaghetti and epoxy.
Prerequisites for students applying to Engieering Innovation
include algebra, some trigonometry, a lab science, and
familiarity with a spreadsheet program, such as Excel.
http://engineering-innovation.jhu.edu/
The EXPLAINERS PROGRAM AT THE NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM are
looking to recruit interested students to join the program.
Explainers are high school or college students hired by the
Museum to interact with visitors and assist them in understanding
the principles of light.
In order to be an Explainer:
* Be at least 16 years of age
* Currently enrolled in a diploma or degree granting program.
* Have good written and oral presentation skills
*Available to work at least 15 hours per week in the summer and 1
weekend
day per month the remainder of the year
* Be able to work with a diverse audience and age groups
* Willing to attend ongoing training and conduct self study in
general
scientific principles relating to aeronautics, astronomy and life
skills.
If there are any questions call: 202-633-2557 or email to
NixonT@si.edu
http://nasm.si.edu
SUMMER PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY: Students must be in grades 9, 10 or
11; have an interest in math and science; have a 3.0 GPA and meet
the low-income/first generation requirement. This would be a
wonderful opportunity for students to pursue.
2007 Summer Residential Program Announcement (UMBC): For
information and
applications for students go to the web site below:
http://www.umbc.edu/upwardbound-mathscience/
JUMP START: The Jump Start Program will invite 100 rising high
school juniors and seniors to participate in a week-long summer
science immersion program at the University of Maryland. The
program is jointly sponsored by the College of Computer,
Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, University of Maryland and
the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). HHMI supports
programs that promote knowledge of the basic sciences and enhance
the training of future biomedical scientists. Students
considering a career in the sciences will have the opportunity to
learn the tools of modern life sciences research and experience
the excitement of discovery. In addition to carrying out
laboratory investigations, students will participate in seminars
and professional development workshops. The program is free for
all participants.
There are three themes planned for the Summer 2011 Jump Start
Program:
Biomedical Science
Forensic Science
Animal Behavior and Physiology
Program Schedule: Each one-week session runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00
PM each day (M-F). Students will have a lunch break from 12:00 PM
to 1:00 PM, during which they may purchase lunch from one of the
many vendors at the Stamp Student Union. Participants are
responsible for transportation to and from campus each day; no on-
site housing is available.
Application Instructions
For more information contact:
Dr. Kaci Thompson, Director
Jump Start Program
1313 Symons Hall
College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
301-405-3353
HHMI@umd.edu
http://hhmi.umd.edu/OUTREACH/JUMPSTART
ENGINEERING INNOVATION @ JHU: A Summer Program for High School
Students. Through Engineering Innovation, high school students
put engineering concepts to the test. Applying their knowledge
of math and science to labs and hands-on projects, concepts
they’ve learned in their high school classrooms are suddenly
linked to real-world practice. Students’ confidence grows as they
attend college-level lectures, tackle problems, test theories,
and ultimately learn to think like engineers.
http://engineering-innovation.jhu.edu/program-description/
YES: YOUTH ENGAGEMENT THROUGH SCIENCE: In its inaugural year,
Youth Engagement though Science (YES!) engaged 15 rising high
school sophomores and juniors from the Washington DC area in
exciting internships at the National Museum of Natural History.
During 6 weeks in the summer, interns worked on meaningful
research projects with the Museum’s world class research
scientists. YES! interns worked on a host of different projects,
ranging from preparing 70 million year old fossils, caring for
and handling live insects, to helping scientists document the
diversity of rare marine worms, deep sea corals and insects.
Interns were given the unique opportunity to go behind-the-scenes
into the Museum’s vast research collections – seeing rare
collections including meteorites, mummies and mammoth skulls!
They were also exposed to cutting edge genetic research in the
Museum’s Feather Identification Lab.
They acquired valuable technological skills and enhanced their
written and verbal communication skills through guided workshops.
Working with Museum educators, interns helped visitors experience
the Museum in interactive ways. They helped visitors examine
evidence collected by archaeologists, using the tools of a
forensic anthropologist, learned and provided information about
fascinating insects at the Insect Zoo and interacted with younger
visitors in the Museum’s hands-on Discovery Room.
At the end of the summer session, the YES! interns were
challenged to create educational activities for museum visitors,
combining their research and science education skills. In the
fall, the students will continue with their educational and
career development by starting college preparatory activities.
http://www.mnh.si.edu/education/yes/index.html?utm_source=MCPS+All&utm_campaign=db742d08d2-Test_Campaign9_7_2010&utm_medium=email