Governor s School SUMMER RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS HUM, MST, LSM, AGR, NASA, VIMS SUMMER 2015 (4 WEEKS)
Programs of study Each area have several specialty programs that may be studied. Students will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in research. AGRICULTURE HUMANITIES LIFE SCI & MED MATH/SCI/ TECH Agribusiness Anthropology Biology Anatomy Physiology NASA Aeronautical Engineering Biotechnology Economics Chemistry Astronomy Computer (Advanced) Genetic Engineering Environmental International Trade Resource Management History Literature Computer Application Environmental Computer Programming Geology Electrical Engineering Materials Media Forensics Hydrology Mechanical Engineering Philosophy Medicine Hypermedia VIMS Coastal Law Fisheries Marine Resource Management Oceanograph y Wetlands Ecology Political Psychology Sociology Physics Physics Upper Level Mathematics
Humanities 200 STUDENTS Anthropology Economics History Literature Media Philosophy Political Psychology Sociology
Humanities Broad-based, interdisciplinary courses Explore how modern society requires, encourages & restricts creative potential Explore humanities in the digital age through a variety of disciplines. Students obtain a better understanding of themselves, their future roles, and the effect of their voices on society & the world
Humanities Use imagination to think more creatively & productively about how our past helps to shape our lives & influence future culture & community development Students select a specific area of study related to the overall theme. Readings, discussions, seminars, lectures
Math, science and technology Anatomy & Physiology Astronomy Computer Programming Geology Hydrology Hypermedia Physics Upper Level Mathematics 160 STUDENTS
Math, science and technology Interdisciplinary & multidisciplinary science program Explore how science is done, learn how science differs from other ways of knowing, appreciate the impact of science on personal understanding of the world, see how science affects the larger society Work in small groups, identify research or field projects, design strategies to complete projects Shared science colloquia Study/discuss topics in the philosophy of science and the interplay between science and society
Life s and Medicine Biology Chemistry Computer Applications Environmental Forensics Medicine Physics 30 STUDENTS
Life s and Medicine Examine relationship among research in life sciences, clinical practices and treatment in medicine Work in mentoring teams Emphasis on the multidisciplinary nature of medicine Academically challenging lectures Thought provoking clinical and research experiences Career and personal development seminars *must have access to a personal computer during Governor s School
agriculture 100 STUDENTS Agribusiness Biotechnology Genetic Engineering Environmental & its implications International Trade Resource Management
agriculture An interdisciplinary curriculum of issues, topics and challenges pertinent to agriculture in its broadest sense Use of field experiences to investigate and research topics related to environmental impact, resource management, biotechnology, political/economic implications of domestic and international trade and the nature and structures of support systems within agribusiness Field based research using innovative equipment, laboratories and field sites Small group and individual investigations
Academic Governor s School Criteria Essay (assigned topic; 300-500 words, 2 pages,double spaced, 12 point font) Essay topic depends on the program AND Top 10% of class OR 90 th percentile & above on standardized tests (PSAT, SAT, Stanford )
Academic Governor s School Evaluation Activities/Research/Honors Essay Teacher recommendations Aptitude & Achievement Standardized test scores Grades Course difficulty 18 pts 24 pts 26 pts 32 pts Early College Scholars Agreement Total Score 100 pts
Remember the Date Mon Dec 01 Preliminary Application & Essay due to Ms. Thorpe room1202 Week of Dec 06 Brentsville s Academic nominees notified; Mon Jan 07 Final Academic Applications due electronically to Ms. Thorpe Mid April State notifications: 2015 Governor s School
Questions? Ms. Thorpe Room1202 ThorpeHR@pwcs.edu