FREE The Carnegie Mellon Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science DUE: APRIL 1, 2013

FREE
The Carnegie Mellon Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science
DUE: APRIL 1, 2013
June 29 to August 9, 2013
http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/summerprogramsfordiversity/sams.html


The Carnegie Mellon Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science
SAMS: The Summer Academy for Mathematics + Science
What is SAMS? The Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science is a rigorous residential summer experience for good students who have a strong interest in math and science and want to become excellent students. Students who are entering their junior or senior year and are considering careers in engineering, science and other math-based disciplines are eligible to apply. Students must be at least 16 years old to participate in this program. The program will focus on creating interest in technical disciplines and building academic and personal skills to better prepare you for the college application process.

Separate tracks will be developed for each grade level. In addition to more traditional classroom instruction, students will be involved in hands-on engineering and science projects that provide an opportunity for them to apply concepts and principles introduced in the classroom. The challenging academic environment and peer support for excellence in the classroom will build the self-confidence required to do well in high school and college. The goal of the program is to prepare students for admission to selective colleges and universities.

The Carnegie Mellon Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science - June 29 to August 9, 2013 - is designed to:

• encourage good students to become excellent students
• prepare students for standardized testing required for admission to selective colleges
• provide students with a preview of the social and academic aspects of college life
• build skills in engineering, math, science and computer science that will strengthen performance in the junior and senior years of high school, and equip students for admission to technical degree programs
• expose students to role models and careers in engineering and science
• simulate the demanding academic environment characteristic of engineering, science and computer science-related programs
• cultivate relationships between prospective students and Carnegie Mellon faculty, students and staff

The College-Bound Pipeline
The limited number of outstanding college-bound high school graduates with diverse backgrounds is often referred to as the "pipeline" problem.
Simply stated, the objective of the Summer Programs for Diversity is to expand the pipeline by enrolling high school students who will grow educationally and personally, and therefore succeed in gaining admission to selective colleges and universities. To that end, we recruit, admit and enroll good students who can become excellent students when given access to educational opportunities at Carnegie Mellon.
The goal of the program is to encourage more students to pursue engineering, science, computer science and other math-based majors and to prepare them for admission to selective colleges and universities.

PAID! Museum Education and Employment Program for young adults 18-21 DUE: MARCH 18, 2013

Museum Education and Employment Program
Deadline to Apply: March 18, 2013

http://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/post-secondary/museum-education-and-employment-program

Looking for a unique and challenging summer experience? A paid summer internship with the Museum Education and Employment Program (MEEP) may be just right for you.
MEEP interns are responsible for developing and presenting themed tours to visiting camp groups, and engaging visitors at educational touch carts in the Museum halls. The program provides on-the-job training and exposure to careers in science, museum education, and related fields. Participants work closely with Museum scientists and educators exploring scientific content and learning valuable skills for working with and teaching learners of all ages. MEEP is a great opportunity for young adults to have an impact on the experiences of thousands of Museum visitors.
Deadline to Apply: The deadline to apply for summer 2013 is March 18, 2013
CLICK HERE FOR THE MEEP APPLICATION

Eligibility (for the 2013 program)

• You MUST be a permanent resident of New York City.
• You MUST be 18-21 years of age by June 1, 2013.
• MUST be available to start June 3, 2013, and work weekdays 9:30am-2:30pm from June 3, 2012 through August 9, 2013.
• Applicants should be outgoing, able to master and articulate the content of Museum halls, and enjoy working with children.
• Knowledge and/or interest in science strongly preferred.
• Applicants must complete a detailed application, including a personal statement and resume.

Availability

• You MUST be available weekdays June-August from 9:30am-2:00pm.

Training

• In June MEEP interns, receive four weeks of mandatory, paid training in the content of the Museum's halls (including natural and physical sciences, and anthropology), and educational techniques.
• Interns who successfully complete the training program will be eligible for six weeks of employment working with visiting camp groups and other Museum visitors.

Responsibilities

• In June participants are responsible for learning the material given to them by content experts. This information will be used to create themed Museum tours. Interns will utilize this information, as well as that found through independent research, to create themed Museum tours.
• During July and August, MEEP interns will present the tours that they developed in June to visiting camp groups. In addition, interns will staff educational touch carts with specimens and artifacts related to the halls.

Essential Info

• Due to the large volume of applications received we can not confirm receipt of applications, or provide updates on the status of applications. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.