The program includes three tracks. Tracks I and II consist of a series of three-hour workshops taught by faculty in the School of Science and Mathematics of Millersville University. The tracks are not sequential, but first-time applicants may wish to select Track I. Tracks I and II are open to students entering eighth through twelfth grade in the Fall of 2008. Track III is for students entering tenth through twelfth grade in the Fall of 2008.
Tracks I, II, and III meet Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the following dates: July 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17. During the final week, the tracks will meet Tuesday, July 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday, July 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For more information, contact the Dean's Office, School of Science and Mathematics, at (717) 872-3407.
Workshop Topics
TRACKS I and II
Workshop topics may include:
DNA
Physiological Effects of Alcohol
Fresh Water Aquaria
Field Trip
Taxonomy & Species ID
Polymer Chemistry
Fish Biology
Sports Medicine
Science and Ethics
Meteorology
The Amazing Rat
Genetics
Vision
Color Formation
Photosynthesis
Insects and Crime
Soap Chemistry
Enzymes in Action
Plants and People
Mechanics of Breathing
Problem-Solving
Environmental Geophysics
TRACK III
A Journey Into Computer Science
(Mr. Echterling, Computer Science)
For tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students. Computer
science topics may include: Programming in Visual Basic, Java, C++, or
MIT Scratch. Students will explore Robotics using Legos to create Battle
Bots. Students will create Webpages describing what they learned
throughout SSTP 2008. New this year, students will explore video game design
and programming using Game Maker software package.
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