Please distibute this notice electronically to your colleagues and
their students or email me (olson@math.umn.edu) with your request to receive
hard copy notices for distribution.
Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation, and a thank you as well for
your continued efforts to maintain and enhance the quality of science and
mathematics education-
A. Olson
1997 SESEM Institute Summer
Explorations in Science, Engineering &
Mathematics for High School Students
June 16 - July 22, 1997
The Institute of Technology
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Visit our website at:
http://www.math.umn.edu/~sesem
Program description:
Institute of Technology at the University of
Minnesota will offer a unique summer program for high school students who
have a strong interest in science, engineering, and mathematics and are
motivated to experience learning at a university with other students,
faculty, researchers, and industrial leaders. The five week residential
program will be held June 16 - July 22, 1997.
Students will be immersed in opportunities and modern applications created
by faculty leaders in science and engineering areas including:
Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
Astronomy
Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Geology
Interfacial Engineering
Physics.
The workshops and seminars will involve student teams learning and working
cooperatively with the engineers and scientists. To better understand the
mathematical foundations of these subjects, the students will be
participating in the college calculus or pre-calculus course: Concepts,
Explorations, and Applications for which they will receive 4 University
credits. This unique reformed calculus approach will provide the
mathematics and enrich the students understanding.
In addition, the students will learn about related collegiate, research
and career opportunities. Field trips and industrial
tours, such as visits to Imation, Honeywell, and Medtronic, will be
conducted throughout the program.The Institute is designed to highlight
the educational benefits of learning and working in a university
environment enriched by an urban culture and social experiences.
1997 SESEM Experiences During the five week Institute, the students will:
OBSERVE
the moons of Jupiter and determine the orbital dynamics at
the Obrien Observatory and learn how to record their observations
and work with software to interpret the data.
MODEL
rocketry as a tool for learning basic concepts in aerospace
engineering. They will measure the thrust model rocket engines and the
aerodynamic and mass properties of the model rockets; then the models
will be flown and their trajectories measured and analyzed.
ANALYZE
molecular engineering problems to find environmentally sound
solutions.
DISCUSS
new discoveries such as (1) the uses of chemistry to create new
materials and (2) the frontiers of nanotechnology computer chip
technology.
EXPLORE
the Tower-Sudan mines where they will search for proton decay and the
detection of neutrinos, and the caves and environment at Taylors
Falls and the Minnesota River Valley to see some of the oldest rocks in
North America.
RESEARCH
data on the principles of modern telephone and computer communication
to understand the secrets of digitizing the voice.
VISIT
the world renowned St. Anthony Falls Hydraulic Lab to study the
physical modeling of sediment transport and river mechanics, and a
structures lab to test the strengths of connecting materials and study the
history of bridges.
Eligibility and Application Procedure
Applications from current high school
sophomores and juniors, or the international equivalent, with a strong and
demonstrated interest in an intense pre-engineering experience are
welcomed. Exceptionally strong applications from high school freshman and
graduating seniors may be considered for acceptance. Women and
underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Requests
for application forms should besent or emailed to Dr. Andrea Olson at
theaddress given on the cover. Completed applications must be received by
Mar. 1, 1997.
General Application Guidelines
1. All applications must include:
-Institute Application Form
-Student letter of interest
-Teacher letter of recommendation
(Note: Special attention will be paid to the letter of
recommendation. This letter should be from a teacher familiar with the
applicants work and specifically address the interest and achievements
relevant to the Institute.)
-High school transcript, or its equivalent, that documents an academic
background in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, and high school
chemistry and physics
-PSAT, SAT OR ACT scores, if available.
2. If you are not a US citizen, and are selected, it is your
responsibility to ensure you have a visa that will allow you to
participate.
Tuition: $3,000 (United States currency)
The tuition includes the complete experience, all tours and field
trips, the cost of the four college credits, residency in a modern
apartment suite dormitory, breakfast and supper. Limited scholarships may
be available for students who are residents of Minnesota. Travel and
personal expenses are not included.
You may apply by emailing the application listed below.
SESEM Institute is sponsored by the Institute of Technology of
the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
To Request A Hard Copy Application or Additional Information
Contact:Dr. Andrea Olson
Special Projects Office
115 Vincent Hall
206 Church ST SE
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
olson@math.umn.edu (email)
612 625-0844 (fax)
612 625-2861 (telephone)
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons
to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital
status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual
orientation.
1997 SESEM INSTITUTE APPLICATION FORM
For full consideration, complete applications must be received by March 1,
1997 at the Special Projects Office, University of Minnesota. The 1997
SESEM Institute is sponsored by the Institute of Technology of the
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Last Name First Name MI
Gender (please circle): Male Female Date of birth
(required):
SS# (or University of Minnesota student ID number), required of all US
citizens:
Year/grade level in school (e.g., Freshman, 9th grade):
Anticipated graduation date (mo./yr.):_____/_____
The name of the high school (or its equivalent) you are currently
attending:
School Address:
School phone:
Your
Permanent address:
Permanent phone:
Email address (if available):
Ethnicity (optional, circle one): Black Hispanic Native
American White Asian/Pacific Islander Other:
US Citizen (please circle): Y N
Please list the related high school science and mathematics courses beyond
Algebra I you have successfully completed in high school (or its
equivalent):
MATH SCIENCE
1. Describe any additional mathematics and science experiences you have
had both in school and through other programs excluding traditional
coursework.
2. Describe any other background information which you feel would support
your application to this Institute.
Additional Information (required to be received by March 1, 1997)
1. One page letter of interest in mathematics, science, and engineering.
This should include your anticipated college and career goals.
2. Mathematics/Science teacher letter of recommendation
Name and title of writer:
Email address and phone number of writer:
3. Copy of your current high school transcript (or its equivalent)
4. Copies of your PSAT, SAT, or ACT scores (if available)
Email, fax or send your application to:
Dr. Andrea Olson
Special Projects Office
115 Vincent Hall
206 Church ST SE
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455-0487
olson@math.umn.edu (email) (612) 625-0844 (fax)
(612) 625-2861(telephone)
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