High school students with an interest in chemistry and/or physics and who aspire to a career in a STEM field are invited to apply for NanoExplorers Summer Science Academy. The residential, summer science academy will take place from June 15-20 and 22-27.
The program is limited to 24 participants and is offered at no charge. Applicants must be an incoming freshman, sophomore or junior in high school and must be an Oklahoma resident. Registration opens on March 1 and closes on April 15. To apply, go to https://www.cameron.edu/chem-phys-eng/beyond-the-classroom/nanoexplorers.
Participants will engage in hands-on activities designed to introduce the concept of nanotechnology. Activities will include applications in both chemistry and physics as well as information about career opportunities related to nanotechnology
All project supplies and equipment, instruction by CU faculty, meals, housing and transportation to scheduled activities will be provided. NanoExplorers is funded through a grant from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
Participants will check in on Sunday night, June 15, then spend the week learning about nanostructures and nanotechnology. After visiting Frontier City in Oklahoma City on Friday, June 20, students will meet their parents in Oklahoma City or Lawton and go home for the weekend, then return on Sunday night, June 22. During the second week, participants will build circuits, learn about polymers and how to characterize a stream or lake as an environmental chemist. NanoExplorers will conclude on Friday, June 27, with numerous closing activities, including PowerPoint presentations by participants, an academy quiz bowl, chemical magic shows, preparation of homemade ice cream utilizing chemical techniques, and academy evaluations.
During the evenings of the two-weeks on campus, participants will enjoy a variety of activities. These include learning about careers in nanotechnology and social activities such as swimming, basketball and Laser Tag.
For more information, contact the Cameron University Department of Chemistry, Physics and Engineering at 580-581-2246, email Dr. Ann Nalley at annn@cameron.edu or Dr. KD Priyasantha at kpriyasa@cameron.edu.
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