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2011 Summer Academies in Math, Science and Technology – Grades 9-11

Summer Academies 2011 Poster ArtThis summer, spend time at an Oklahoma college or university and discover the fascinating worlds of aeronautics, engineering, environmental conservation, forensic science and much more! 

Summer Academies are FREE!

Be sure to request applications from the contact person listed under the academy you choose. Or call 1.800.858.1840 for more information.

Note: Academies are either commuter or residential. For commuter academies, students will travel to and from the academy location each day. For residential academies, students will reside at the academy location on campus for the duration of the academy.

Grades 9-11

University of Central Oklahoma
Exploring Chemistry
Commuter
Session I: June 6-10
Session II: June 13-17

This academy introduces participants to concepts in chemistry and hands-on activities that reinforce these concepts. Students who have attended in previous years will be introduced to advanced methods of analysis. Academy topics will include student chemistry magic performances, water quality analysis, toxicology, food chemistry, organic compound synthesis and DNA analysis. Students will work in teams of five with a college mentor to collect, synthesize, analyze and then present their findings in a final PowerPoint presentation. Guest speakers will talk with the students about education and career opportunities in the field. Lunch is provided.

Contact: Dana Rundle, drundle@uco.edu, or visit http://www.chemistry.uco.edu/