Sophomore Science Opportunities
Summer Enrichment Program at UVA
In conjunction with the Curry School of Education, the University of Virginia announces the 36th year of its residential summer program for gifted and/or
high ability students. Students enrolled in grades 4-10 during the 2012/2013 school year may apply to attend a twelve day session. For a list of course descriptions, click here.
MIT Workshop
The TOPS Physics Workshop is a two-week program for high school students interested in science who are currently freshmen and sophomores. Participants will explore the physics of heat, energy, and light through hands-on activities and lessons taught by undergraduate physics students.
Summer Residential Governor’s School for Agriculture
June 29 – July 26
Location: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Dr. Curtis Friedel, Virginia Tech (0343)
2270 Litton Reaves Hall
(0343), Blacksburg, VA 24061
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (540) 231-6836
Discover Genomics Science Education Program
The Internship Program provides opportunities to inspire young scientists and other science professionals to work in all areas of the Institute. Interns are
assigned to a mentor who is a member of the Institute's faculty or senior staff. A research program/work experience is tailored to each participant's education level and capabilities. Interns are required to present a summary of their research/work experience to the Institute's staff at the conclusion of their Internship.
Virginia Space Coast Scholar's Program
The Virginia Space Coast Scholars (VSCS) is a program for High School Sophomores focusing on the science, engineering, and technology integral to current missions at NASA Wallops Flight Facility and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport. This dynamic (and FREE) program, designed by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC), inspires students who possess technical and/or scientific interests and are motivated to learn about the many different opportunities that NASA offers.
In conjunction with the Curry School of Education, the University of Virginia announces the 36th year of its residential summer program for gifted and/or
high ability students. Students enrolled in grades 4-10 during the 2012/2013 school year may apply to attend a twelve day session. For a list of course descriptions, click here.
MIT Workshop
The TOPS Physics Workshop is a two-week program for high school students interested in science who are currently freshmen and sophomores. Participants will explore the physics of heat, energy, and light through hands-on activities and lessons taught by undergraduate physics students.
Summer Residential Governor’s School for Agriculture
June 29 – July 26
Location: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Dr. Curtis Friedel, Virginia Tech (0343)
2270 Litton Reaves Hall
(0343), Blacksburg, VA 24061
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (540) 231-6836
Discover Genomics Science Education Program
The Internship Program provides opportunities to inspire young scientists and other science professionals to work in all areas of the Institute. Interns are
assigned to a mentor who is a member of the Institute's faculty or senior staff. A research program/work experience is tailored to each participant's education level and capabilities. Interns are required to present a summary of their research/work experience to the Institute's staff at the conclusion of their Internship.
Virginia Space Coast Scholar's Program
The Virginia Space Coast Scholars (VSCS) is a program for High School Sophomores focusing on the science, engineering, and technology integral to current missions at NASA Wallops Flight Facility and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport. This dynamic (and FREE) program, designed by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC), inspires students who possess technical and/or scientific interests and are motivated to learn about the many different opportunities that NASA offers.