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Summer programs and camps at ASU - 2008 
American Indian Programs: 2008 Summer Bridge Program
Description: Students are provided a multidisciplinary program that emphasizes teamwork, community building, technology, technical communications, interpersonal communications, mathematics and computer applications. The 8-credit hour course work in English, computers and mathematics is designed to address the critical skills identified by faculty and students for American Indian students to be successful. Students will participate in a two-hour per week portfolio session in financial management, scholarship preparation and financial aid, stress management, team building, time management, successful student writing, and learn styles to enhance study techniques and gather necessary skills to ultimately increase personal and academic growth and success. The program will also bring practicing American Indian scientist and engineers together with students to share different career opportunities in science, math, engineering and technology fields. Participant eligibility: The Summer Bridge Program is designed for students who are 18 years or older and will be entering as freshmen, associate degree students entering four-year degree programs, returning non-traditional students, and returning adult students with families. The program gives these students the opportunity to increase their academic preparation, degree expectations, academic excellence and retention. Students without GEDs or high school diplomas that are interested in obtaining GEDs or associate degrees are encouraged to apply. Dates and Times: July 7 - August 8, 2008 Location: ASU at the Polytechnic campus Registration info: Register online at the AIP Summer Bridge Program Website: http://www.poly.asu.edu/aip/ DEADLINE: May 14, 2008 Fee: The all-inclusive cost for the 5-week program is $3,600. Costs for the program includes tuition, program and course material fees, transportation, meals, housing (double occupancy), and all planned activities. A deposit of $250.00 (Payable to ASU Foundation) is required and must be submitted with the application. Contact: Miranda Descheenie ASU Department: American Indian Programs Contact Phone: 480-727-1871 Contact Email: miranda.strong@asu.edu Web site: www.poly.asu.edu/aip/ Herberger College at Large
Description: Classes and workshops for teens and adults in art, digital art, dance, music, and theatre. Community members of all skill levels will learn from the Herberger College of the Arts faculty and talented graduate students at the Tempe campus. Participant eligibility: Most Herberger College at Large classes accept students 15 years old and up and some require that students be at least 18 years old. Dates and Times: Summer classes begin the week of June 2, 2008 Location: ASU at the Tempe campus Registration info: All classes are open until full. Visit the website for registration information. Fee: Fees vary by class or workshop. Contact: Catherine Scarbrough Fletcher, Director, Herberger College for Kids ASU Department: Herberger College at Large & or Kids Contact Phone: 480-727-0700 Contact Email: herbergerkids@asu.edu Web site: herbergercollegeatlarge.asu.edu Invest Southwest Get Ready Seminar
Description: Is your business ready to grow but you lack the capital to put your plans in motion? Join ASU Technopolis, administrative host of the Invest Southwest Conference, at a Get Ready Seminar! Consider presenting your firm’s potential to national investors at the 2008 Invest Southwest Capital Conference. Invest Southwest is the premier capital conference in Arizona and the Southwest. This event connects the region’s most promising ventures with knowledgeable investors. Presenting companies have received more than a quarter billion in investment dollars since inception of the conference in 1992. On December 10-11, 2008, investors and venture capitalists from across the country will gather at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North in Scottsdale to see the “Best of the Southwest” present their business plans and investment opportunities. The event also includes an investor seminar, a nationally-known keynote speaker, and a presenting company forum. Register now for a free Get Ready Seminar at www.asutechnopolis.org! For more information on Invest Southwest, visit www.investsouthwest.org. Seminar highlights include: Presenter Selection Criteria, Write a Summary to Capture Investor Interest, Glance at What Investors are Looking For, What to Expect at the Conference, and Venture Capital as a Financing Mechanism. Get Ready Seminars are held from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Scottsdale Get Ready Seminars will be held on Monday, June 16, 2008 and Thursday, July 10, 2008. Tucson Get Ready Seminar will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Participant eligibility: Early Stage Entrepreneur and Innovators Dates and Times: Monday, June 16, 2008 and Thursday, July 10, 2008 (Scottsdale); Tuesday, July 8, 2008 (Tucson) Location: Scottsdale Seminars: ASU-SkySong, 1475 N. Scottsdale Road, 2nd Floor, Scottsdale; Tucson Seminar: Pima Community College SBDC, 401 N. Bonita Avenue, Room A109, Tucson Registration info: Register at www.asutechnopolis.org. Fee: Seminars are free to attend! Contact: Karen Katzorke ASU Department: ASU Technopolis Contact Phone: 480-884-1811 Contact Email: karen.katzorke@asu.edu Web site: www.asutechnopolis.org; www.investsouthwest.org Modeling Instruction in High School & Middle School Science and Math
Description: We offer seven summer modeling workshops and three other content courses. Modeling instruction is recognized as an exemplary K-12 science program by the U.S. Department of Education. The Modeling Workshop program is funded by the National Science Foundation to conduct a nationwide series of workshops for in-service high school physics teachers. Participant eligibility: For in-service high school or middle school science and math teachers Dates and Times: Various. Modeling Workshops are three weeks long and run daily Location: ASU Tempe campus and local high schools Registration info: These are ASU graduate courses, subject to ASU registration procedures and ASU deadlines. Fee: Reduced ASU tuition/registration fees may be available if a pending grant proposal is funded. Information should be available by May 1. Apply at http://modeling.asu.edu Contact: Jane Jackson ASU Department: Physics Contact Phone: 480-965-8438 Contact Email: jane.jackson@asu.edu Web site: http://modeling.asu.edu/ Arts/Music/Performing Arts Camp Broadway
Description: Camp Broadway is a performing arts summer camp for theater-loving kids ages 10 to 17. Campers work collaboratively with Broadway performers, writers and designers. Plus, campers will have a chance to see My Fair Lady and meet the cast and crew. Participant eligibility: Kids ages 10-17 Dates and Times: June 16–20, 2008 Location: ASU at the Tempe campus Registration info: Register at: http://www.asugammage.com/pdfs/2008_Camp_Tour_Application_Forms.pdf Fee: $600 Contact: Tonya Bryant ASU Department: Public Events Contact Phone: (480) 965-8943 Contact Email: tonya.bryant@asu.edu Web site: www.asugammage.com/camp_broadway.php Herberger College for Kids
Description: Herberger College for Kids presents summer camps for kids in art, dance, music, and theatre. Camps are two-week half-day sessions in each discipline. Children who want to stay all day must choose two disciplines: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Children will have so much fun that they won't realize they are learning! Participant eligibility: Summer camps are for kids ages 5-14. Dates and Times: Session 1: June 2-13, 2008; Session 2: June 16-27, 2008; Session 3: July 7-18, 2008; All sessions are from 9 am to 12 pm OR 1 pm to 4 pm Location: ASU at the Tempe campus Registration info: Registration opens February 1, 2008 and remains open until each class is full. Fee: Each half-day, two-week camp session: $260 ($25 additional for art camps). ASU or early bird discount (before April 30): $10 off each two-week session. Contact: Catherine Scarbrough Fletcher, Director, Herberger College for Kids ASU Department: Herberger College for Kids Contact Phone: 480-727-0700 Contact Email: herbergerkids@asu.edu Web site: herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu Career Exploration and Leadership Development Asian LEAD Academy
Description: The LEAD Academy is a two week summer program consisting of workshops, speakers and other activities enhancing leadership skills. It was designed to provide academic support and leadership skills training through enrichment activities for students of Asian and/or Pacific Islander heritage. Leadership skills are improved and strengthened through the use of public speaking, debate, mock trial, career planning, and other hands-on activities and field trips. Students also become familiar with Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures, history, and current issues through research and presentations. Participant eligibility: High School Students Dates and Times: June 9-20, 2008; 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday Location: ASU at the Tempe campus Registration info: http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/mss/lead/ap.html Fee: $25 Contact: Rhea Gomez ASU Department: Multicultural Student Services/Multicultural Student Center Contact Phone: (480) 965-9828 Contact Email: Rhea.Gomez@asu.edu Web site: www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/mss/msc/asian.htm Barrett Summer Scholars
Description: The Barrett Summer Scholars Program is a rigorous academic residential program for Arizona's brightest teens. Participants learn about and explore all ASU campuses, attend presentations and events created exclusively for BSS and discover career interests through engaging class activities and field trips. Participant eligibility: Students currently enrolled in grades 7-9 who have scored in the 97th percentile or higher on a state board approved test for the identification of gifted students in Arizona are eligible to apply. (for a list of state approved gifted exams visit: www.ade.az.gov/asd/gifted) Dates and Times: 7th grade program: July 13-18; 8th/9th grade program: June 8-27; Monday through Friday. Participants return home on weekends (however, arrangements can be made for out-of-county participants). Location: ASU at the Tempe campus, Barrett Honors College complex Registration info: Applications must be postmarked no later than March 3, 2008. Fee: Program fee for the 7th grade program is $400, and the program fee for the 8th/9th grade program is $1200. A non-refundable $25 deposit is also included in the fee. Full or partial scholarships are available to students and their families that demonstrate financial need. Applicants must complete a scholarship application in order to be eligible. Contact: BSS Staff ASU Department: University Student Initiatives Contact Phone: (480)965-2200 Contact Email: bss@asu.edu Web site: www.asu.edu/barrettsummer Hunnicutt Future Educators Academy (FEA)
Description: The Hunnicutt Arizona Future Educators Academy is designed for any Arizona secondary school student who will be entering grades 9-12, and are considering teaching as a career choice. The participants must be interested in a campus experience aimed at exploring a career in teaching and developing leadership skills. Participant eligibility: High school students Dates and Times: June 9– 13, 2008 (in-residence) Location: ASU at the Tempe campus Registration info: First round review and notification will begin March 2008. Final round review and notification will end by May 15, 2008. Fee: $225 if you apply by Dec. 1, 2007; $260 if you apply by Feb. 1, 2008; $295 if you apply by Apr. 1, 2008; $325 if you apply after Apr. 1, 2008. Limited discounted scholarships are available. Contact: Noreen Balos ASU Department: Education Partnerships (VPEP) Contact Phone: 602-496-0980 Contact Email: noreen@asu.edu Web site: www.azfea.com The Urban Experience
Description: The Urban Experience is a weeklong summer program for high school students through the Urban & Metropolitan Studies program at ASU. What are the greatest challenges faced by urban regions in Arizona? How can we best address the issue of rapid growth? What can we do to make Phoenix more livable? How can we become a model of urban sustainability? These are key issues for the 21st century. The Urban Experience offers students an opportunity to learn about these issues from leading practitioners and researchers. Students will learn about what makes urban environments unique and about the many exciting developments currently taking place in Phoenix. They will apply what they learn to a group project focused on a selected topic. Students will walk away with a holistic view of cities and their component parts and they will see how that knowledge is applied in Phoenix and other urban areas. Students will have unique opportunities to see what an Urban Experience is. Participant eligibility: Students entering their freshman through senior years in high school. Dates and Times: Monday - Friday; July 14 - 18, 2008; 8am to 5pm Location: ASU Downtown Registration info: Registration until filled or July 2. Fee: $50 fee covers the costs of all materials, tours, and lunches. Contact: Samuel Feldman ASU Department: School of Public Affairs, College of Public Programs Contact Phone: (602) 820-1488 Contact Email: samuel.a.feldman@gmail.com Web site: http://spa.asu.edu/ue College Preparation Computer Graphics & Animation CampGame
Description: CampGame is a unique six-week experience for high school students in intensive video game creation, visualization and production. Students will work with faculty experienced in the game industry to create concepts and prototypes for games using the latest software, hardware and development tools. Participant eligibility: CampGame is designed to be fun and challenging and is open to any student who will be entering the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in the fall of 2008. Prior experience in programming or computer graphics is recommended. However, specific skills are not assumed for the overall program. Dates and Times: June 9 - July 18, 2008; 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday Location: ASU at the Tempe campus; Brickyard on Mill, 699 S Mill Avenue, Tempe AZ Registration info: http://sci.asu.edu/campgame/ Fee: Tuition will be $2000, plus a $25 non-refundable application fee. For scholarship information go to http://sci.asu.edu/campgame/ Contact: School of Computing and Informatics ASU Department: School of Computing and Informatics Contact Phone: 480-965-8637 Contact Email: scisummercamps@asu.edu Web site: sci.asu.edu/campgame/ Computer Graphics and Animation
Description: This 3-week course is for talented 4th and 5th grade students. Computer generated images are everywhere. The ability to create computer images becomes a more and more desired skill, a key to powerful presentations at school, and the cornerstone of new forms of creativity. Throughout the course, the students will be introduced to a variety of digital image and animation formats, the role of sound in animation, design of a web page, setup of a web site and user navigation tools. The students will work with the latest digital imaging HTML code to develop their own web site and learn how to publish it when it is completed. This course is open to students who have the ability to operate a keyboard and other common input and output devices, retrieve and save information remotely, and communicate independently via E-mail and the Internet. Participant eligibility: For talented students currently in 4th and 5th grades Dates and Times: June 9-27, 2008; Monday through Friday; 12:30pm-3:30pm Location: ASU at the Tempe campus Registration info: Priority Application Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, April 7, 2008. Application instructions available at http://www.asu.edu/talentedyouth Fee: $25 application fee, $425 cost per course, limited financial assistance available Contact: Mary Frances Luna ASU Department: Office of Youth Preparation, Programs for Talented Youth Contact Phone: 480-727-7450 Contact Email: talentedyouth@asu.edu Web site: www.asu.edu/talentedyouth Herberger College at Large Digital Game Intensive
Description: Digital games are pervasive in today’s society and are rapidly growing in cultural influence. The impact of new game interfaces, such as the Nintendo Wii®, illustrates that games are moving beyond the console and engaging players in new interactions. During this intensive, students work in collaborative teams to study and design interactive digital games that use full-body, 3-D movements and gestures within ASU’s innovative mixed-reality environment, SMALLab. Through hands-on activities, students create audio, visual, and movement elements that are assembled through programming, into new immersive games. At the end of the program, students invite family and friends to SMALLab for an evening of interactive-game play and fun with their new creations. The intensive is led by an interdisciplinary team of digital media experts from ASU’s Arts, Media and Engineering Program. Participant eligibility: Ages 15 and up Dates and Times: June 16 - July 3, 2008; Monday-Friday; 1-4 p.m. Location: ASU at the Tempe campus, Digital Arts Ranch (DAR) Registration info: Visit: herbergercollegeatlarge.asu.edu for registration information. Workshop is open until full. Fee: $475 for the 3-week intensive Contact: Catherine Scarbrough Fletcher, Director, Herberger College for Kids ASU Department: Herberger College at Large & or Kids Contact Phone: 480-727-0700 Contact Email: herbergerkids@asu.edu Web site: herbergercollegeatlarge.asu.edu iD Tech Camps
Description: iD Tech Camps at Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus, Mesa, AZ: 2nd season. Our summer kids’ camps and teen camps are designed for beginner to advanced learners. Our popular Arizona State University at Polytechnic summer day camps average 6 students per instructor. We offer courses in Web Design, Video Game Creation, 3D Game Design, Game Modding and more. Participant eligibility: Ages 7-17 Dates and Times: Six, one week programs June - August. Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm and Friday 9am - 3:30pm Location: ASU Polytechnic Campus - Memorial Union Annex Registration info: Registration begins in November and runs until courses are full. Register at: http://www.internaldrive.com/register/ Fee: Fee will vary depending on program, please visit: http://www.internaldrive.com/courses-programs/ Tuition Assistance Available Contact: Cari Flood ASU Department: Conferences and Events (worked with Dawn Stark) Contact Phone: 888-709-8324 Contact Email: cari@internaldrive.com Web site: http://www.internaldrive.com/locations/az-summer-camps-arizona-computer-camps/arizona-state-university/ Learning to Program Using Ruby
Description: This 3-week course is for talented students in 6th and 7th grades. We use computers everyday, and they are not just sitting on our desk. They are in the game console, the cable box, and the TV in our family room, in the microwave and coffee machine in the kitchen, in the cell phone and iPod. A computer helps run the car's engine, and some people now have a computer navigation system in their car. Computers are everywhere, but a computer cannot do anything if someone does not write a program for it. It is easier than ever before to learn how to program a computer. In this course students will use Ruby, a modern, dynamic, open source programming language with a focus on simplicity and productivity. The final week of class will culminate in the students creating their own interactive game. Learning to program is a valuable skill for anyone who wants to be computer literate. Participant eligibility: For talented students currently in 6th and 7th grades Dates and Times: June 9-27, 2008; Monday through Friday; 8:30 am -11:30 am Location: ASU at the Tempe campus Registration info: Priority Application Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, April 7, 2008. Application instructions available at http://www.asu.edu/talentedyouth Fee: $25 application fee, $425 fee per course, limited financial assistance available Contact: Mary Frances Luna ASU Department: Office of Youth Preparation, Programs for Talented Youth Contact Phone: (480) 727-7450 Contact Email: talentedyouth@asu.edu Web site: www.asu.edu/talentedyouth Design Design Immersion Workshop
Description: ASU’s College of Design invites you to discover the many facets of design through an interactive immersion program that focuses on the creative experience and processes of brand, identity, and products. You will begin to understand what designers do, what creativity and innovation are all about, and most importantly, how design decisions impact the environment and the people in them. Over the course of the one-week program, students will explore different ways to approach innovative and creative problem solving, how products that we use in our every day lives are designed and marketed through strategic branding, and critically think about how design impacts our homes and the larger community. Students will also gain experience drawing and building prototype models. The workshop will give students an opportunity to explore a new field of study—and quite possibly a new career option—in a college-based setting to help educate high school students about a university education. Students will also learn about design issues to make them better informed citizens and decision makers. Participant eligibility: High school students interested in design. Dates and Times: Sunday, July 13, 2008 to Friday, July 20, 2008 Location: College of Design, Tempe Campus Registration info: Students register by completing the application form found on the website. Applications will be accepted while space remains in the program. Priority given to students who register by May 15th. Fee: $1,200 (includes supplies, housing, meals, and more) Contact: Tim Kniseley ASU Department: College of Design Contact Phone: 480-727-0975 Contact Email: timothy.kniseley@asu.edu Web site: design.asu.edu/hsworkshops/diw Summer Design Workshop
Description: Discover the architecture and design professions through a hands-on and interactive program that focuses on exploring the many facets of design. Students interested in design will learn what architects and designers do, what designing buildings and cities is all about, and most importantly, how design decisions impact the communities in which we live. College of Design faculty and current ASU students will teach participants about basic design principles, lead hands-on projects, conduct discussions with Valley design professionals, and direct tours of significant sites to promote an understanding of the built environment and the design processes that shape it. Students will gain experience in making models and drawing. Participant eligibility: All high school students from any high school are eligible for the program. Students entering their junior and senior year of high school may have preference. Dates and Times: June 9-27, 2008; Monday through Thursday; 9:00 am - 2:00 pm; Student exhibition on Friday June 27 Location: ASU at the Downtown Phoenix campus, Phoenix Urban Research Lab (PURL) Registration info: Space is limited and will fill up fast. Applications are due no later than May 1, 2007 or while space in the program remains. Fee: The College of Design is committed to providing all qualified students access to explore a future in design at the Summer Design Workshop. The cost of the program is $2,000. Students may be eligible for free or reduced tuition through a need-based scholarship program. An on-line application for scholarships is now available. Contact: Tim Kniseley ASU Department: College of Design Contact Phone: 480-727-9887 and 480-727-0975 Contact Email: timothy.kniseley@asu.edu Web site: design.asu.edu/hsworkshops/sdw Language/Writing/Reading Creative Writing (4th - 5th grade)
Description: This 3-week course is for talented students in 4th and 5th grades. This course provides students with the opportunity to work with a practicing writer in a high expectation, small-group setting in order to create vivid and compelling creative writing. The students will explore the genres of poetry, the prose poem, and flash fiction through a series of guided writing exercises, discussions, and workshops. In order to develop and enhance key dimensions of their projects, students will study the work of published authors, read and respond to (both written and verbally)the work of their peers, submit their own work for peer review, complete writing exercises designed to reinforce key concepts introduced in class, and revise their work for publication. Above all, this course values original thinking and writing, and all activities, exercises, discussions, and critiques are designed to achieve that end. Participant eligibility: For talented students currently in the 4th - 5th grades. Dates and Times: June 9-27, 2008; Monday through Friday; 12:30pm-3:30pm Location: ASU at the Tempe campus Registration info: Priority Application Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, April 7, 2008. Application instructions available at http://www.asu.edu/talentedyouth Fee: $25 application fee, $425 cost per course, limited financial assistance available Contact: Mary Frances Luna ASU Department: Office of Youth Preparation, Programs for Talented Youth Contact Phone: 480-727-7450 Contact Email: talentedyouth@asu.edu Web site: www.asu.edu/talentedyouth Creative Writing (6th-7th grades)
Description: This 3-week course is for talented 6th and 7th grade students. In this course, students will study and apply to their own work the elements of creating original, character-driven narrative fiction. Key concepts to be covered include developing three-dimensional characters, writing believable dialogues, controlling narrative point of view, and revising for publication. Students will study the work of published authors, read and respond to (both written and verbally) the work of their peers, submit their own work for peer review, complete writing exercises designed to reinforce key concepts introduced in class, and revise their work for publication. At the conclusion of this course, each student will have his or her work published in a class anthology. Participant eligibility: For talented students currently in 6th and 7th grade Dates and Times: June 9-27, 2008; Monday through Friday; 8:30am-11:30am Location: ASU at the Tempe campus Registration info: Priority Application Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, April 7, 2008. Application instructions available at http://www.asu.edu/talentedyouth Fee: $25 application fee, $425 fee per course, limited financial assistance available Contact: Mary Frances Luna ASU Department: Office of Youth Preparation, Programs for Talented Youth Contact Phone: 480-727-7450 Contact Email: talentedyouth@asu.edu Web site: www.asu.edu/talentedyouth Critical Languages Institute Summer Classes
Description: The Critical Languages Institute intensive language courses provide the equivalent of one year's academic work in eight weeks. Participant eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students, and students not currently registered as a student at any educational institution Dates and Times: June 2 to July 25, 2008 Location: ASU at the Tempe campus Registration info: Regular Registration Deadline: April 25, 2008. Late Registration until June 2 if space available. Fee: CLI summer classes are TUITION FREE. The only charge is a $400 fee. Financial aid may be used for CLI summer classes. Apply through your home university. FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT is available. Contact: Kathleen Evans-Romaine ASU Department: The Melikian Center Contact Phone: 480-965-5128 Contact Email: Kathleen.Evans-Romaine@asu.edu Web site: melikian.asu.edu/summersessions.php Cronkite Institute for High School Journalism
Description: For two weeks every summer, the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication brings high school students to ASU for intensive, hands-on experiences in broadcast and print journalism with the Summer Broadcast Institute and the Summer Journalism Institute. The institutes are designed to prepare students for college journalism studies and give them an opportunity to explore career options. Students are: * Housed in an ASU residence hall under the supervision of ASU students who serve as counselors. (In-state students may return home the weekend of June 7-8). * Selected through a competitive process * Awarded scholarships to cover the costs of tuition, residence hall fees, weekday meals and educational materials. Students are expected to provide their own transportation to and from ASU and to cover the cost of incidentals and weekend meals. Participant eligibility: High School sophomores, juniors and seniors accepted to the program will live on campus during the two week program. Candidates must demonstrate a strong interest in a career in journalism. Dates and Times: June 1 - June 13, 2008 Location: ASU at the Tempe campus Registration info: The application can be found: http://cronkite.asu.edu/assets/forms/institute2008.pdf Registration deadline is March 21, 2008. Selection is a competitive process. A limited number of participants will be selected. Fee: Free. However, students will have to make own travel accommodations. Contact: Anita F. Luera ASU Department: Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Contact Phone: 480-965-5477 Contact Email: anita.luera@asu.edu Web site: cronkite.asu.edu Gateway to Mandarin & Culture
Description: This 3 week course is for both 4th & 5th, and 6th & 7th grade students. Gateway to Mandarin and Culture is a unique and exciting course designed to teach and provide students the chance to personally experience the beauty and strength of language and culture. Students will learn through hands-on activities to gain global perspectives, understanding, skill, knowledge, and appreciation of diversity through speaking, writing, listening, and reading Mandarin. Students will also truly discover and enter the world of culture from learning Chinese calligraphy, painting, music, paper folding, paper cutting, traditional dough arts, yo-yo, kung fu, dance, and arts and crafts. Students will achieve awareness and wisdom of Chinese history, tradition, heritage, customs, virtues, zodiacs, inventions, and festivals. This course will give students the precious opportunity to voyage into Mandarin language and culture. Participant eligibility: For talented students currently in 4th, 5th, 6th, & 7th grades Dates and Times: June 9-27, 2008; Monday through Friday; 4th & 5th grades- morning session; 6th & 7th grades- afternoon session Location: ASU at the Tempe campus Registration info: Priority Application Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, April 7, 2008. Application instructions available at http://www.asu.edu/talentedyouth Fee: $25 application fee, $425 fee per course, limited financial assistance available Contact: Mary Frances Luna ASU Department: Office of Youth Preparation, Programs for Talented Youth Contact Phone: (480) 727-7450 Contact Email: talentedyouth@asu.edu Web site: www.asu.edu/talentedyouth Summer Reading Development Programs for Children and Adults
Description: Reading programs are offered on campus and at locations throughout Arizona for 4-year-olds through adults. Participant eligibility: Available class options include: - 4-Year-Olds and Entering Kindergarteners - Entering 1st Graders - Entering 2nd Graders - Entering 3rd Graders - Entering 4th or 5th Graders - Entering 6th, 7th, or 8th Graders - Entering 9th, 10th, or 11th Graders - Adults, College Students, and Entering High School Students Dates and Times: See web site. Location: See web site. Registration info: See web site. Fee: Program fees vary depending on program. See web site for details. Contact: Reading Programs ASU Department: Institute of Reading Development Contact Phone: (800) 964-8888 Contact Email: Please call or visit web site. Web site: http://asu.readingprograms.org/ Young Adult Writing Project (YAWP)
Description: The Young Adult Writing Project (YAWP) is a summer writing program for students who want to integrate meaningful and authentic writing into their lives. All young writers are welcome to apply, and we encourage teachers or other adult mentors to recommend students who would benefit from this kind of writing community. Over the course of three weeks, we cultivate inspiration by collaborating with other young artists, taking field trips into the community, and inviting published writers to visit and share their own stories and writing styles. Students leave YAWP with a published collection of writings created during our time together. Participant eligibility: Students entering grades 8-12 in fall 2008 are eligible. Dates and Times: June 9-27, 2008; Monday through Friday; 8:45 am -12:30 pm Location: ASU at the Tempe campus; Language & Literature building Registration info: Application is available for download at YAWP website (www.asu.edu/english/yawp), or by emailing Kristen.LaRue@asu.edu or calling 480-965-7611. Application deadline is April 11, 2008. A mandatory orientation meeting is planned for May 17. Fee: Tuition for the program is $300. A limited number of scholarships may be available, but students and their teachers, mentors, and parents may want to explore resources for financial support in their schools and communities. Contact: Kristen LaRue ASU Department: English Contact Phone: 480-965-7611 Contact Email: Kristen.LaRue@asu.edu Web site: www.asu.edu/english/yawp Math/Engineering/Sciences Body Detectives: Looking Inside the Human Body Systems
Description: This 3 week course is for talented 3rd grade students. From walking down the street to fighting off diseases, the body is responsible for hundreds of functions everyday. Like a machine, the body works together allowing us to think, breathe, eat, and sleep. But just how does all this happen? Be the body detective and discover the inner workings of the body: its functions, organs, senses, and processes. From head to toe, every part of you has a function. Through research, experiments, and movement exploration, discover the ways in which the body's systems work and how those systems interact. Participant eligibility: For talented students currently in 3rd grade. Dates and Times: June 9-27, 2008; Monday through Friday; 12:30pm-3:30pm Location: ASU at the Tempe campus Registration info: Priority Application Deadline: Postmarked by April 7, 2008. Application instructions available at http://www.asu.edu/talentedyouth Fee: $25 application fee, $425 cost per course, limited financial assistance available. Contact: Mary Frances Luna ASU Department: Office of Youth Preparation, Programs for Talented Youth Contact Phone: 480-727-7450 Contact Email: talentedyouth@asu.edu Web site: www.asu.edu/talentedyouth Exploring Robotics
Description: This 3-week course is for talented 4th and 5th grade students. The Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity landed on Mars to explore the Red Planet. In this exciting hands-on course, students will explore the world of robots as they are used to explore other worlds! During the course students will test and calibrate motors which are the "driving" force behind the ability of robots to complete their tasks. They will learn about, characterize, and calibrate actuators (sensors) used to gather data. Students will learn how to program their robots using the software provided. The final project will be to design, test, and launch their own robotic vehicle to explore an unknown terrain. Please note: Students will not be able to keep the designed robot at the end of the course. *The Erector kits have been donated by Erector, Inc. Participant eligibility: For talented students currently in 4th and 5th grades Dates and Times: June 9-27, 2008; Monday through Friday; 8:30-11:30pm or 12:30-3:30pm Location: ASU at the Tempe campus Registration info: Priority Application Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, April 7, 2008. Application instructions available at http://www.asu.edu/talentedyouth Fee: $25 application fee, $425 fee per course, limited financial assistance available Contact: Mary Frances Luna ASU Department: Office of Youth Preparation, Programs for Talented Youth Contact Phone: 480-727-7450 Contact Email: talentedyouth@asu.edu Web site: www.asu.edu/talentedyouth Fast-Paced Algebra I
Description: This 3-week course is for talented students in 6th and 7th grades. Developing a structure for higher mathematics is essential in today's society. This course provides the mathematical base necessary for students to pursue studies in a full-year Algebra I course. Through computer-guided tutorial instruction supplemented with instructor-led lectures, students will work at their own pace. The students will study the real number system and its sets, the concept of algebra, the rules of algebra, the operations of signed numbers, and the solution process for linear equations, and linear inequalities. Throughout the course, students' skills are continually monitored so that further instruction focuses on new and more complex problems and topics. Students taking this course should be proficient in the pre-algebra skills of working with the four basic operations of whole and rational numbers and basic number theory. Students should also have some familiarity with exponents, square roots, and order of operation. In this course, students must be capable of working independently. Participant eligibility: For talented students currently in 6th and 7th grades Dates and Times: June 9-27, 2008; Monday through Friday; 12:30 pm -3:30 pm Location: ASU at the Tempe campus Registration info: Priority Application Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, April 7, 2008. Application instructions available at http://www.asu.edu/talentedyouth Fee: $25 application fee, $425 fee per course, limited financial assistance available Contact: Mary Frances Luna ASU Department: Office of Youth Preparation, Programs for Talented Youth Contact Phone: 480-727-7450 Contact Email: talentedyouth@asu.edu Web site: www.asu.edu/talentedyouth Fast-Paced Pre-Algebra
Description: This 3-week course is for talented 4th and 5th grade students. In this course, students will focus on the computational, critical thinking and problem solving skills characteristic of pre-algebra mathematics. Through computer-guided tutorial instruction supplemented with instructor-led lectures, students will work at their own pace. The students will study fractions, decimals, number theory, ratios and proportions, percents, data analysis, integers, exponents, geometry, and the real number system. Throughout the course students' skills are continually monitored so that further instruction focuses on new and more complex problems and topics. In this course students must be capable of working independently. Participant eligibility: For talented students currently in 4th and 5th grades Dates and Times: June 9-27, 2008; Monday through Friday; 8:30 am -11:30am Location: ASU at the Tempe campus Registration info: Priority Application Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, April 7, 2008. Application instructions available at http://www.asu.edu/talentedyouth Fee: $25 application fee, $425 fee per course, limited financial assistance available Contact: Mary Frances Luna ASU Department: Office of Youth Preparation, Programs for Talented Youth Contact Phone: 480-727-7450 Contact Email: talentedyouth@asu.edu Web site: www.asu.edu/talentedyouth Math-Science Honors Program
Description: The Math-Science Honors Program is an intense academic program that provides motivated students an outstanding opportunity to begin university mathematics and science studies before graduating high school. The program is designed to provide a successful university experience for students who are underrepresented in the fields of mathematics and science and to enhance their prospects for future academic success. Participants live on the Arizona State University (ASU) Tempe campus while enrolled in a university level mathematics course for college credit. Tuition, room and board, textbooks, and classroom supplies are paid by ASU. Participants attend class six hours per day. Homework is assigned daily, quizzes are given twice a week, and tests are given weekly. Tutoring and problem solving sessions are provided in the evenings. A variety of academic presentations and activities are scheduled during each session. Participant eligibility: 1. Full-time high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors enrolled in college-track courses. 2. Sophomores may apply, provided they have completed a minimum of three years of high school mathematics by the end of the 2007-2008 academic year. 3. Seniors may apply, provided they plan to attend ASU in the fall of 2008 4. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 5. Minimum grade of "B" in all high school mathematics courses taken to date (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus) Dates and Times: 1st session: June 1-July 3; 2nd session: July 6-August 8; 8-week session: June 1-July 25. Location: ASU at the Tempe campus Registration info: Applications and program information can be found at www.asu.edu/mshp. Application deadline is Friday, March 7, 2008. Fee: Tuition, room and board, textbooks, and classroom supplies are paid for by ASU. Contact: Cindy Barragan Romero or Rebeca Ronstadt-Contreras ASU Department: MTBI/ SUMS Institute, Department of Mathematics and Statistics Contact Phone: (480) 965-1690 Contact Email: mshp@asu.edu Web site: www.asu.edu/mshp Mathematical & Theoretical Biology Institute Summer Research Program
Description: PREPARE FOR THE RIGORS OF GRADUATE STUDY IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS: This intensive eight-week summer research experience for undergraduates in Tempe, Arizona prepares promising young scientists interested in working at the interface of mathematics, statistics and the natural and social sciences for the rigors of graduate studies. HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION FROM RENOWNED SCHOLARS: Participants receive intensive instruction in dynamical systems, stochastic processes, computational methods and modeling delivered by top scientists and special guest lecturers and colloquia speakers. STUDENT-DRIVEN COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: Collaborative research environment with fellow participants, graduate students, postdoctoral students, visiting scholars; students work in self-selected groups on research problems of their own choosing in collaboration with experienced faculty and graduate students mentors. By the end of the program, students have completed technical report and poster and oral presentation to peers and scientists. Participant eligibility: This program is designed for undergraduates who have completed their sophomore or junior year during 2008, are majoring in math, biology, or related fields, and have at least one year of calculus. Latinos, Native Americans, and African Americans are strongly encouraged to apply Dates and Times: June 9 - August 1, 2008 Location: ASU at the Tempe campus Registration info: Please find information about application here: http://mtbi.asu.edu/ApplicationProcedure.html. APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1 (Notification by March 15; early notification possible) Fee: Participating students will receive airfare and transportation (up to $500), room and board, and a $3,000 stipend. Application deadline is March 1, 2008. Notification of acceptance is by March 15, 2008. Contact: Carlos Castillo-Chavez and Stephen Tennenbaum ASU Department: MTBI/SUMS Institute Contact Phone: 480-965-2115 Contact Email: mtbi@math.asu.edu Web site: mtbi.asu.edu/SummerProgram.html On the Move to Algebraic Thinking
Description: This 3-week course is for talented students in 3rd grade. In this course students will gain access to the big ideas and concepts basic to algebraic thinking, like variables, constants, expression, and equation, by strategically moving manipulatives to solve linear equations. Using a visual, hands-on system that consists of game pieces and numbered cubes, students will be able to physically represent and find solutions to linear equations. As students learn to create concrete representations of algebraic symbols, they will begin to develop the thinking and skills needed to transition to the more abstract, formal processes of solving algebraic equations. Each day a new lesson will be presented that will build upon the concepts taught the previous day. Students will be assessed to ensure comprehension of concepts, and homework will be assigned to promote retention of the lessons covered in class. Students will also participate in classroom activities that will enhance and highlight the big ideas of solving equations. Participant eligibility: For talented students currently in 3rd grade Dates and Times: June 9-27, 2008; Monday through Friday; 8:30 am -11:30 am Location: ASU at the Tempe campus Registration info: Priority Application Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, April 7, 2008. Application instructions available at http://www.asu.edu/talentedyouth Fee: $25 application fee, $425 fee per course, limited financial assistance available Contact: Mary Frances Luna ASU Department: Office of Youth Preparation, Programs for Talented Youth Contact Phone: (480) 727-7450 Contact Email: talentedyouth@asu.edu Web site: www.asu.edu/talentedyouth Robotics Camp
Description: ASU Robotics Camp is a summer program series designed for high school students who intend to pursue a science and engineering career. Sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Intel, and ASU School of Computing and Informatics, the 2008 program uses robot construction and programming as a vehicle to teach the latest engineering design concepts and computing technologies. The summer program has been offered since 2005, and past students have described the camp as entertaining, educational, and exciting! Sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, a special track will be offered to school teachers to help them enhance their technology teaching in their schools. Participant eligibility: Robotics Camp 2008 is designed for students entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in Fall 2008. Dates and Times: June 23 - July 3, 2008; 8am - 5pm Location: ASU at the Tempe campus Registration info: http://sci.asu.edu/roboticscamp/ Fee: http://sci.asu.edu/roboticscamp/ Contact: |