Back by popular demand,聽萝莉社聽will open its state-of-the-art science facilities to high schoolers who enroll in our Summer Science Academy,聽June 17鈥揓uly 11. Now in its fourth year, the Summer Science Academy will offer credit-bearing, university-quality instruction in a supportive, enriching environment.
Some Specifics about聽:
- June 17鈥揓uly 11 one- and two-week long courses meet either in the morning or afternoon
- Course fee聽$180聽per week per course
- 2-week courses earn聽North Park听肠谤别诲颈迟
- 10% early-bird discount registration聽March 31st
- Priority registration and scholarship application聽April 30
- Final registration聽May 15
“All the experiments were very interesting. I had a lot of fun, along with learning a lot,” said one 2018 student participant.
“These courses are a great opportunity for students to experience science as closely as it could be at a college level but with the added guidance appropriate for high schoolers,” said Dr.聽Yoojin Choi, the program’s director.
New to Summer Science 2019 is Forensic Chemistry, a perfect opportunity to experience聽North Park’s聽Chemistry Instrumentation Laboratory. Students learn the chemistry behind techniques utilized in examining physical evidence from crime scenes. Like all Summer Science courses, Forensic Chemistry will use hands-on, experiential learning.
Students can choose from the following courses:
- Human Anatomy Boot Camp: Department of Biology
- Fins, Fur, and Feathers: Department of Biology (2 weeks)
- Genomes from the Chicago River: Department of Biology (2 weeks)
- Forensic Chemistry: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Body Dynamics and Comfort: Division of Health Sciences
North Park聽started the program so high schoolers could have access to high-quality, engaging science courses, according to Choi. The idea, she said, is to foster in young people a curiosity about science, which eventually leads to their involvement in science-related careers.