Summer Science Institute
Program Overview
Explorations in Life Science
This workshop highlights some of the most significant research in life science at the University of Florida, using classroom-appropriate activities and authentic experiments to introduce the processes, findings, and applications in areas such as biotechnology, genetics, evolution, and environmental science. Teachers will examine life from the molecular level to whole systems using varied techniques such as current biotechnologies, field studies, and approaches in evolutionary biology that complement the new state science standards. We will use research methods and equipment, as well as activities and experiments, appropriate for middle and high school classrooms. Information regarding academic and industrial career choices for students will also be provided.
Dates: July 7-11, 2008
Time: 8:30am-4:30pm
Registration cost: $350
On-campus housing: $150
Partial funding support provided by:
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Summer Immersion in Science
*Positions for this workshop are filled.
The university is wide-open for this exploration through multiple disciplines both in the field and at the bench. Participants will have the opportunity to work with researchers from across campus and beyond as we delve into topics that are particularly relevant to Florida. Our natural resources are of utmost importance and we will investigate the means to conserve and restore our environment through awareness and new technologies. Other areas such as entomology, biotechnology, and emerging pathogens will also be discussed. We will employ modern research methods and equipment, as well as activities and experiments, appropriate for middle and high school classrooms. Information regarding academic and industrial career choices for students will also be provided.
Dates: June 29-July 3, 2008
Time: 8:30am-4:30pm (with additional evening activities)
Registration cost: $350
On-campus housing: $150
Funding provided by: Panhandle Area Educational Consortium Math Science Partnership http://www.paec-sc-iii.org/
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