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Chemistry Students: click the links to the left to access Assignment Sheets and other information. Presentations from class are on class pages. Course Links will take you to ebooks and other online resources.
 
Students: If you plan to take an SAT subject test in June, register now! Link to College Board site below.
 
Please check below for links to Science Opportunities and Extras. The most recent information is at the top of this list. If you find any of these no longer work or if you know of others to include, let me know. Thanks!
 
This page last updated on 3/27/12. Just added some more summer opportunities :-)
 
 
SAT Subject Test Information
Portledge encourages all of our students to take SAT Subject tests. Prepare, register and more at the SAT Subject Test website. For June tests (recommended date), registration is now available. Register early so that you can be sure to get your first choice test center.
 
 
Ecology Project International Info.
Check out their website for more information. They offer 9-12 day summer courses in Ecology Topics in terrific places like the Galapagos, Costa Rica and Yellowstone Park.

 Summer Programs for HS students at Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University is offering summer camps in Biotechnology, Forensics, Math and Engineering. For more information, check out there website: www.stonybrook.edu/cesame
 Summer Program for Girls (Girls' Adventures in Math, Engineering and Science)
GAMES 2012 Email Flyer.pdf (540)

A summer program at University of Illinois for girls entering grades 9-12 interested in Math, Engineering and Science.
Columbia University's Science Honors Program
For students in grades 9-11 (currently) who are exceptional Science and Math students. Applications are due March 3, and you need to take an exam in April.
PAVE summer program at Vanderbilt for Jrs
For Juniors interested in engineering, science, technology
Dolan DNA Learning Center Camps and Workshops
Camps and Workshops for students entering grades 6-12
Discovery Internships
Summer internships for HS age students in wide range of locations and specialties. Check this website out.
 List of Science Opportunities
SummerScienceResearchPrograms.doc (53)

Lengthy list of summer and other opportunities for science students. Some pay a stipend :-) and others are free. Check this out if you want something cool and science related to do this summer or next year. Special Thanks to Mr. Muratore for sharing this information.
 Alfred University Summer Programs

Alfred University offers summer programs for High School students in Astronomy, Robotics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Consumer Chemistry and Engineering. For more info. check out their website: www.alfred.edu/summer
 Sewanee Environmental Institute Information

The Sewanee Environmental Institute (SEI) Pre-college Field Studies Experience is now accepting applications for the Summer 2011 program.  Deadline for applying is April 10th.
SEI’s Pre-College Field
Studies Experience is

  • designed for students who are passionate about the outdoors
  • for those that want to advance their knowledge and skills in the study of the environment
  • held on the campus of the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee from June 26th – July 9th
  • for rising high school juniors and seniors with a history of academic success

Students will have the opportunity to explore Sewanee's ecologically diverse 13,000-acre campus under the guidance of faculty members who are passionate about environmental education. This program provides an interdisciplinary introduction to environmental studies.

For more information about the SEI program, highlights, cost and an application, please go to: http://sei.sewanee.edu/programs/precollege

 

SEAP
Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program
(Summer Internships in Science and Engineering)
Science Essay Contests:
The American Museum of Natural History is announcing their 14th Annual
Young Naturalist Awards, a research-based essay contest for students in
grades 7-12. Learn more at:  amnh/org/yna
 
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DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition
Student contestants write an essay (700-1000 words) discussing a
scientific discovery, theory, event or technological application they
are interested in. Prizes include US Savings bonds, and expense paid
trips to Kennedy Space Center and Disney World. For more info, check
out:

http://thechallenge.dupont.com

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2011 Chemagination Science Essay and Poster Contest:
For more information check out:
 
 
Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Suffolk
Programs for students in grades 10-12 who are interested in Veterinary Medicine or Environmental Science careers.
 DEC Environmental Summer Camp Information
2011_Camps_Flyer_(2-page=front_and_back).PDF (3)

Flyer for Environmental Science Summer Camps for 12-17 year olds in Upstate NY.
Applications available from their website or from Mrs. Allen
Stony Brook University Engineering Info.
Explore Engineering at Stony Brook University.

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