|
Fantastic Learning Opportunities
|
| It is FLO Season Energy students! Start thinking about how you want to spend your summer. There are some AMAZING opportunities that you definitely want to take advantage of! Are you interested in Engineering? Aquatic Biology? Traveling abroad? Volunteering? Be sure to check out the FLO Board outside Mr. Flores and Ms. Moon's office for applications and more information! |
If you have not yet set up your DiscoverU Student Portal - set it up today by visiting
DiscoverUs. For more details on set up you can access step by step instructions below.
To apply for programs online you will be taken out of the DiscoverU portal to the program's website. Be sure to update your DiscoverU profile as you complete applications. This will ensure Ms. Moon can follow up with you!
|
|
DEADLINE: March 11, 2016
Career: Information Technology, Computer Science
Program Description
:
Students aged 10 to 17 who are not content just to use a computer but need to understand
the guts of applications and programming will find satisfaction at
CompuCamp
. This high
level, hands-on training is so complete that participants with a working knowledge of an
operating system like Windows (Mac and Unix users welcome, too!) will leave with a thorough
understanding of the ins and outs of computers. Three sessions let us limit class size so
each student gets personalized attention from our skilled instructors.
Where:
University of Houston - Downtown
When: June 6 - June 16
Who: Eligible Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11
Estimated Cost: $495 *DiscoverU Scholarship Available.
For more information visit
and apply
here!
|
|
DEADLINE: March 15, 2016
Career: Engineering
Program Description
:
This summer, spend a week making new friends; experience life on a university campus; and explore the many exciting possibilities awaiting you in engineering! During the CATALYST Academy, Cornell University's world-renowned faculty lead classes, lab sessions, and project research. Social events, panel discussions, and other out-of-classroom activities provide opportunities to meet Cornell faculty, staff, and students.
Where:
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
When: July 10 - July 16
Who: Eligible Grade Levels:10, 11 GPA: 3.0 or top 20%
Estimated Cost: $1950 *DiscoverU Scholarship Available.
For more information visit
and apply
here!
|
|
DEADLINE: March 15, 2016
Career: Engineering
Program Description
:
The CURIE Academy is a one-week summer residential program for high school girls who excel in math and science. The focus is on juniors and seniors who may not have had prior opportunities to explore engineering, but want to learn more about the many opportunities in engineering in an interactive atmosphere.
Cornell University's faculty and graduate students will lead CURIE participants in classes, lab sessions, and project research. Social events, panel discussions, and other out-of-classroom activities will provide participants with opportunities to network informally with Cornell faculty, staff, and students.
Where:
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
When: July 10 - July 16
Who: Eligible Grade Levels:10, 11 FEMALES ONLY GPA: 3.0 or top 20%
Estimated Cost: $1950 *DiscoverU Scholarship Available.
For more information visit
and apply
here!
|
|
DEADLINE: March 23, 2016
Career: Math and Science
Program Description
:
First Bytes Summer Camp is a one-week residential camp program for high school girls.
Through First Bytes You Can:
*See how computers solve real-world problems in medicine, the arts, and more.
*Use your problem-solving and reasoning skills to explore real computer science
*Visit research labs and learning abut the newest technology.
*Find out about the wide variety of jobs you can have as a computer scientist.
Where:
Austin, TX
When: June 19 - June 25
Who: Eligible Grade Levels:10, 11 FEMALES ONLY GPA: 3.0 or top 20%
Estimated Cost: $50, travel only *FREE FLO
For more information visit
and apply
here!
|
|
DEADLINE: March 23, 2016
Medical Science
Program Description
:
BioFORCE is a residential STEM program of the National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing that exposes high school students to the amazing process of how cutting-edge research and medical discoveries become new drugs and pharmaceutical treatments. BioFORCE prepares students for college programs in engineering and science and helps them discover their potential to become a scientist who creates a blockbuster, life-saving medicine or an engineer who manufactures disease-eradicating vaccines.
Where:
Texas A&M, College Station
When: June 19 - June 23
Who: Eligible Grade Levels: 9, 10,11 GPA: 3.0 or top 20%
Estimated Cost: $250 *DiscoverU scholarship available.
For more information visit
and apply
here!
|
|
DEADLINE: March 23, 2016
Career: Business and Finance
Program Description:
Each year, a group of critically selected high school sophomore students actively participate in an energy/finance focused professional development program. Once accepted the students are a part of a dynamic three year program which consists of three one-month summer sessions and year-round professional mentoring. The program connects the students with industry leaders and exposes them to state of the art technologies and environments. This program gives students the competitive edge when applying to colleges and universities. Upon completion of the program students are eligible for their share of the $50,000 scholarship money awarded annually.
Where: Houston, TX
When: May 31 - June 24
Who: Eligible Grade Levels:10 GPA: 3.0 or top 20%
Estimated Cost: FREE FLO *Paid Opportunity
For more information visit
and apply
here!
|
Summer Leaders Experience - Westpoint
DEADLINE: March 30, 2016
Leadership Development: College Immersion
Program Description:
Through the Summer Leaders Seminar, rising high school seniors are introduced to a completely different college experience and are given an opportunity to understand what studying at a service academy is like. This is a week-long immersion in academic, military, and social life for those considering an institution such as West Point. Students will explore the experience of a service academy from all angles, including some intense military training and athletic activities. This is the best way to gauge the challenges you will encounter as a cadet in college. The Summer Leaders Seminar is a fast-paced program of academic classes, military training, physical fitness training and intramural athletics over one week of residential stay. West Point cadets serve as squad leaders for all aspects of the seminar.
Where: West Point Academy, West Point, NY
When: May 28 - June 3
Who: Eligible Grade Levels:11 GPA: 3.0 or top 20%
Estimated Cost: $900
For more information visit
and apply
here!
|
Lincoln Labratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE)
DEADLINE: March 31, 2016
Career: Engineering
Program Description
:
The Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE) program is a summer workshop teaching 18 students how to build small radar systems. This summer STEM program is a FREE two-week residential project-based enrichment program for outstanding students currently in their junior year in high school. Students will gain an in-depth experience in building small radar systems. Participants will be challenged to build a Doppler and range radar by using creative problem-solving strategies. This hands-on program allows students to work in a state-of-the-art laboratory with highly talented scientists and engineers.
Where:
MIT Lincoln Laboratory - Lexington, MA
When: July 10 - July 23
Who: Eligible Grade Levels: 11 GPA: 3.0 or top 20%
Estimated Cost: *FREE FLO *DiscoverU provides financial aid to help cover part of travel costs.
For more information visit
and apply
here!
|
Summer College Engineering Exposure Program
DEADLINE: March 31, 2016
Career: Engineering
Program Description
:
The SCEEP program is designed to familiarize students with various engineering disciplines offered at UM and to acquaint them with the university campus, support services, and other resources. Thirty students are accepted to take part in each session and participants attend three core classes. Technical Communications, Engineering Concepts, Engineering Math, and Professional Development throughout the eleven days of the program. Students work on a team engineering design challenge project and a professional portfolio within those classes. Their experience is enhanced by guided tours of engineering departments and facilities. Informal discussions with College of Engineering alumni, faculty, staff, and students serve to further enhance students experience.
Where:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
When: July 6 - July 16
Who: Eligible Grade Levels: 11 GPA: 3.5 or top 10%
Estimated Cost: $450
For more information visit
and apply
here!
|
Michigan Introduction to Engineering
DEADLINE: March 31, 2016
Career: Engineering
Program Description
:
The MITE program is designed to excite, engage, educate, and empower students with an integrated curriculum that centers on an engineering-based challenge. The program takes place in June and forty students are accepted to the program. The students attend four key academic classes: Engineering Concepts, Technical Communications, Engineering Math, and Professional Development. These classes are designed to support the engineering design challenge on which the students will be focused during the course of the fourteen day program. Students also participate in workshops on entrepreneurship, cultural engagement, and college preparation and selection. Guided tours of the College of Engineering and other University facilities, along with outdoor recreation activities, serve to further enhance the MITE experience. One session of MITE will be offered in 2016. Student who attended MITE last year (summer of 2015) should not apply, but are highly encouraged to SCEEP next year!
Where:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
When: June 19 - July 1
Who: Eligible Grade Levels: 9, 10 GPA: 3.0 or top 20%
Estimated Cost: $650
For more information visit
and apply
here!
|
 |
|
