AVID Pre-College Program Quiz

TRIO - Upward Bound Math/Science| 9-11
Delaware Tech's Upward Bound Math Science Initiative is a federally funded pre-college TRIO program designed to prepare high school students for postsecondary education programs that lead to careers in the field of math and science. In addition, the program provides students with academic support services designed to assist them in the successful completion of high school, and post secondary education. Students are exposed to a variety of educational and cultural events and are introduced to the college experience through overnight activities that mirror a college residential program. Moreover, campus tours, cultural trips, and college centered activities are an integral part of the Upward Bound Math Science Experience.

FAME/UD Summer Residential Program |Grades 11-12| June-July|
The FAME/UD Summer Residential Program has as its focus science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Mathematics and science continue to hold the primary focus of this four-week program. The following material highlights program goals, curriculum, and participant selection criteria. Admission to this very ambitious and challenging program, as always, will be highly competitive. Applications are due in April.


The EDGE Pre-College Experience| From mid-July to mid-August
The UD Edge pre-college program prepares rising high school juniors and seniors for a future as successful college scholars. By emphasizing academic excellence, practical skill-building, and student leadership, Edge offers young individuals the challenge, independence and excitement of a living and learning experience that can only be found at a top national university.

Camp Wall Street 101 | Grades 9-12 | August 1-5 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Camp Wall Street 101 at Delaware State University is a day camp for students entering grades 9-12 with an interest in finance and the stock market. The camp will be held primarily in the state-of-the-art Financial Network Trading Room, which replicates a real-world trading experience and functions as a laboratory and classroom. Students will learn the basics about financial management from financial professionals. Participants will compete for prizes and awards. The camp includes a field trip to enhance their experience. Some transportation may be provided. This program is sponsored by Delaware Financial Literacy Fund.
Contact: Hazel Craig | 302.857.6970 | Cost $100 (includes lunch and snacks) | some scholarships are available


National Summer Transportation Institute | Grades 11-12 | TBA
The National STI (NSTI) is a transportation-focused career awareness initiative designed to introduce secondary school students to all modes of transportation-related careers, provide academic enhancement activities, and encourage students to pursue transportation-related courses of study at the college/university level. The program was developed to address future transportation workforce needs by ensuring that the industry has a well-trained, qualified and diverse workforce well into the 21st century. This program will take place if funding is received.
Contact: Martin Nunlee | 302.857.6931

The Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy | Grades 9-12 | June 19-24 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The ACE Academy at Delaware State University is a program designed to offer an introduction to the aviation industry and aviation careers to middle and high school students. The goal is to provide an opportunity that will provide insight and hands-on experience for students to learn the history of aviation, fundamentals of aerodynamics, the role of government in aviation, pioneers in aviation, and the many careers available in the aviation industry. Students will participate in many engaging activities: model aircraft building; introductory orientation flights; visits to aviation museums; FAA and air traffic control facilities; air shows (if available); aviation speaker forums; and field trips to military and commercial facilities. The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals ACE Academy is a nationally recognized program co-sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees.
Contact: John Sherman | 302.730.5075 | Cost $20

OBAP/DSU Solo Flight Academy | Grades 10-12 | July 10-24 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The goal of the OBAP/DSU Solo Flight Academy is to excite young people about flying and their potential in the aviation field. We bring this excitement to life though academics and actual aircraft flying culminated by an aircraft solo flight. The academy activities form the foundation of a productive career in aviation or other professional fields. Your son or daughter will receive approximately 10 hours of flight time and 30 hours of ground school. The program fee includes room and board, approximately 10 hours of flight time; flight computer, logbook and plotter; ground school textbooks and supplies; planned tours (weather permitting); and one year OBAP student membership. The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals Solo Flight Academy is a nationally recognized program co-sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees.
For additional information and to apply, visit: www.obap.org, Project Aerospace, Solo Flight Academy, Delaware State University. The application deadline is May 2, but the camp has limited space, so early application is recommended.
Contact: John Sherman | 302.730.5075 | Cost $600



(STARS) Science and Technology Academy for Residence Scholars | Grades 10-12 | July 10 - July 23
The Science and Technology Academy for Residence Scholars is a two week residential enrichment program on the campus of Delaware State University for rising 10th-12th grade high school students. The STARS program is designed to stimulate and extend the interest of high school students with a GPA average of B or above in the fields of mathematics, science and information technology. The science labs, computer labs and classrooms at DSU will be the setting for small group, hands-on activities in Mathematics, Science, Information Technology, English and SAT preparation. The majority of STARS instructors are DSU professors.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2016 | Dr. Mazen Shahin, stars@desu.edu | 302.857.7055 | Cost $1,000 (covers room, board and field trips)

OSCAR Summer High School/Undergraduate Student Research Program | Grades 11-12 | June 6- July 28 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The OSCAR Summer research program is an 8-week program where students are mentored by faculty, graduate and undergraduate student researchers from Physics and Engineering. During the 8-week program, students will conduct research in various OSCAR laboratories and at the end of the program they will present their research at the Annual Delaware State University Summer Research Symposium. Participants in our summer program will receive a stipend of $1,500 for working 35 hours per week for the 8-week duration of the program. Criteria for participating in our program: An interest in Physics, Pre-Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or Chemistry; rising junior or senior, 3.0 GPA or higher, U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Application Deadline: TBA | Jacquelyn Jones, jjones@desu.edu | http://oscar.desu.edu | 302.857.6650

DSU Summer Food Biotechnology Camp for High School Students | Grades 9-12 | Jul 11-22 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Summer Food Biotechnology Camp is a free program and an exciting new STEM program available at DSU that is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to offer high school students the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in the Food Science Program, College of Agriculture at DSU.
This summer camp will be beneficial to students, who would not only learn bio techniques through hands on experience but would also learn about the food science major; Students will have a fun time for 2 weeks: 1) Making fermented foods; 2) Extract DNA & Protein from foods and bacteria; 3) And more exciting activities.
Applicants should submit a Food Biotechnology application form including an essay of intentions and STEM interests. Participants will be provided with meal, research materials, food-bio certificate, souvenir, etc.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2016 | Dr. Jung L. Lee, jlee@desu.edu | 302.857.6448 |

Drexel University Summer Institutes
Deadline: Various depending on the program, March 3 to May 30, 2017
Eligibility: Rising High School Junior or Senior
Program Date: Various, One to Five Weeks, Residential and Commuter between June 16 and August 4, 2017
Information:
Arts and Sciences
. Drexel Environmental Science Leadership Academy
Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems
. Biomed SummerAcademy
Business
. Camp Business
Engineering
. ASM International@ Materials Camp
. Materials Science and Engineering Summer Institute
Hospitality and Sport Management
.Food Camp
Law
. Mock Trial Experience
Media Arts and Design
. Cinema & Television Summer Program
Dance Program Summer Intensive
Discovering Architecture
Discovering Digital Fabrication
. Discovering Interior Design
. Exploring Design and Merchandising and Fashion
. Music Industry Summer Program
Medicine
. Mini-Med Summer Campo
. Neuroscience High School Camp
Nursing and Health Professions
. Behavioral Health Careers Summer Academy -
College Credit: No, but some programs offer a scholarship if you enroll at Drexel University for college.
Website: http://www.drexel.edu/undergrad/summer/

University of Pennsylvania: Pre-College Program
Deadline: May 15, 2017
Eligibility: Designed for academically motivated high school students currently enrolled in 10th, or 11th grade.
Program Date: June 27, 2017 to August 5, 2017
Information: "The Pre-College Program is designed for academically curious high school students interested in the intellectual challenge and residential freedom of a true undergraduate experience. Pre-College students reside in campus dorms, enroll in summer courses alongside Penn undergraduates and earn college credit for completed coursework. Our program offers undergraduate courses in a wide array of disciplines taught by Penn faculty, staff and visiting scholars. Academic advising, access to university learning resources and college admission workshops are also provided."
College Credit: 4 college credits
Website: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/summer/programs/high-school/pre-college

Deadline: January 1 to January 31, 2017 - Can only complete the online application during the month of January. Two recommendations can be returned by February 14, 2017.
Eligibility: 16 years of age by June 15th or have completed 10th grade by the beginning of the summer program
Program Dates: Monday, June 19 through Friday, August 4, 2017; 7-week session will be permitted one week off. Will be scheduled one day per week, 9 am to 3 pm.
Information: Students do worthwhile work that truly makes a difference in the overall care of patients and their families and do so in a variety of age-appropriate volunteer assignments.
College Credit: No
Website: http://www.nemours.org/givingtonemours/volunteer/wilmington/highschool.html