The Science and Technology Series is inspired by the daily advances in technology that affect our lives in countless ways. In these one-day programs, students and parents explore aspects of technology and science through hands-on workshops, demonstrations, and lectures led by pioneering scientists, mathematicians, and researchers. Past themes for the series have included Nanoscale Science and Engineering, Space and Astronomy, Energy and the Environment, and Robotics. This year we proudly announce the theme for the series: Biotechnology and Bioengineering. We are also offering a few specialized programs with a focus on Marine Biology for Summer 2010. New program announcements: - Robotics, Yale University – New Haven, CT (CLOSED)
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Twenty years ago, robots were confined primarily to work on assembly lines. Today, robots are becoming part of our homes, our schools, and our hospitals. At Yale University, we explore both the technology to create more capable robots and the science to understand and shape the way these machines enter our daily lives. This workshop will highlight cutting-edge research in human-machine interaction, including live demonstrations in small group settings and hands-on activities.
This program has reached maximum capacity and is closed.
With the development of new approaches and modern techniques in biotechnology and bioengineering, researchers from many fields are collaborating to solve the mysteries of life on earth. Biotechnology typically draws on the pure biological sciences such as genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology. Now researchers from outside the sphere of biology, in areas such as chemical engineering, information technology, and biorobotics, are joining in the quest for new information and new technologies. Biotechnology has applications in major industrial areas, including medicine and health care, crop production and agriculture, and industrial uses of crops and other products such as biodegradable plastics and biofuels. Explore the many different facets of biotechnology and bioengineering with experts from leading research institutions. The typical Science and Technology program runs from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The day begins with a morning keynote address followed by specially designed workshops and presentations in which scientists share their research and experience. For part of the day, adults may explore the theme of the program in separate, concurrent sessions specifically designed for CTY parents. Families will reconnect for lunch and again at the conclusion of the program, to share their experiences from the day’s activities. Whenever possible, campus tours or college information sessions will be available at the conclusion of the program. Continental breakfast and lunch are provided. Please join us for these unique programs specially arranged for CTY students and their families. See below for registration information. Cost: Biotechnology and Bioengineering: $85 per person; Marine Biology: Varies by site (see below). | Location | 2010 Dates |
California State University, Fullerton – Fullerton, CA
The California State University, Fullerton campus houses several laboratories with molecular biology, biochemistry, and computational biology capacities that allow students to learn about and do research in biotechnology using the latest state-of-the-art equipment. Participants in the CTY program will hear presentations on biotechnology research topics, take part in laboratory demonstrations of the research techniques employed, and get tips on time management skills needed to succeed in the sciences. Laboratory and campus tours will be provided for students and parents.
Cost: $85 per person
| Saturday,
February 13, 2010 |
Princeton University – Princeton, NJ
Princeton University’s efforts in biotechnology and bioengineering stretch across many academic departments and include fundamental and applied research in areas including protein engineering and design, tissue patterning in development, drug delivery, and biomaterials. This workshop will highlight several of these areas with emphasis on both experimental and computational/theoretical efforts.
Cost: $85 per person This program has reached capacity enrollment and is closed. | Saturday,
February 13, 2010 CLOSED |
Polytechnic Institute of New York University -
Brooklyn, NY
The Biotechnology and Bioengineering series at Polytechnic Institute of New York University will consist of lectures on cutting-edge research and the most recent advances in biotechnology, as well as interactive hands-on laboratory experiences and demonstrations. Students will learn about ongoing research that includes “green” packaging technology, novel biosensors, nano-particle drug delivery schemes, and neuromuscular control of prosthetics. Students will also learn the essence of taking a novel idea into a start up company. All workshops and demonstrations will focus on I2E: Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.
Cost: $85 per person This program has reached capacity enrollment and is closed. | Saturday,
February 20, 2010 CLOSED |
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Biogen Idec. – Cambridge, MA
The theme for this program is Using Biotechnology to Tackle Human Disease. Join Whitehead Institute, Biogen Idec, and MIT for a one-day exploration into how scientists in top academic, research, and pharmaceutical settings are employing state-of-the-art biotechnology to tackle human disease. The Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research is a leading, nonprofit research and educational institution that has defined the cutting edge of biomedical science. Studying basic biological processes, Whitehead scientists develop innovative technologies and lay the foundation for projects that improve human health.
Cost: $85 per person This program has reached capacity enrollment and is closed. | Saturday,
March 6, 2010 CLOSED |
Tufts University Tissue Engineering Resource Center – Medford, MA
The objective of the Tissue Engineering Resource Center (TERC) is to advance fundamental and translational aspects of functional tissue engineering through scientific discovery, collaborations, service, dissemination, and training. The technical scope of TERC has been focused on advances in biomaterial scaffolds, bioreactors, and imaging in an integrated approach to functional tissue engineering. New methods have been developed to design degradable biomaterials and advanced bioreactors and utilize them in conjunction with imaging to direct stem cell differentiation for tissue specific goals. The studies are conducted in the context of rigorously controlled in vitro environments to improve our understanding of cell differentiation and tissue assembly, and to develop new technologies for eventual clinical use.
Cost: $85 per person | Saturday,
April 10, 2010 Please note that this program has been moved from its original date of Saturday, October 3, 2009 |
Johns Hopkins University – Rockville, MD
The Biotechnology and Bioengineering program at Johns Hopkins University will include lectures on cutting-edge research and developments in biotechnology from the fields of bioinformatics, molecular biology, and infectious diseases. In addition, the series will include hands-on experiences using the modern tools and equipment of biotechnology in a high-tech modern wet laboratory. Finally, participants will use bioinformatics software in the computer laboratory following problem based instruction.
Cost: $85 per person This program has reached capacity enrollment and is closed. | Saturday,
April 24, 2010 CLOSED |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University – Blacksburg, VA
Virginia Tech is the home of the Fralin Life Science Institute and the Virginia Tech-Wake Forest School of Biomedical Engineering and Science (SBES). An interdisciplinary research institute, Fralin brings scientists from different disciplines together under one umbrella to solve some of biology’s more complex challenges. The research areas include obesity, infectious and vector-borne disease, and eukaryotic cell signaling. SBES is a unique collaboration between Wake Forest University and Virginia Tech whose purpose is to “provide a framework for the generation and dissemination of knowledge through research and education for the improvement of human and animal health through cooperative advancement in engineering, science, and medicine.” It includes laboratories and research facilities in four primary areas: Biomechanics, Cell & Tissue Engineering, Biomedical Imaging, and Medical Physics.
Cost: $85 per person | Sunday,
April 25, 2010 Please note that this program has been moved from its original date of Sunday, October 4, 2009 |
| | Location | 2010 Dates |
Ocean Institute – Dana Point, CA
Experience the technology necessary to discover the mysteries of the ocean depths in the lab and aboard the research vessel Sea Explorer. Depart from the Ocean Institute (OI) onboard the Sea Explorer and study the interrelationships of the unique flora, fauna, and geological origins of an isolated island environment. Experience the kelp forest ecosystem while snorkeling and during catch and release fishing. Return to the OI while observing marine mammals and studying their bioacoustics and artifacts. Identify drifting and benthic organisms from plankton and mud samples. Tour OI facilities and explore the adjacent tide pools. During this amazing three days, you will discover why we know so little about the floor of the great oceans and how important it is that we learn more.
Cost: $425 per person | Sunday,
July 18 –
Tuesday,
July 20, 2010 |
Living Classrooms Foundation- Baltimore, MD
Oysters: The Chesapeake's "White Gold"
This fun, fascinating program will take place on board the Sigsbee, a traditional Chesapeake Bay skipjack designed and built to dredge for oysters. Families will spend their days sailing on board this beautiful boat to different locations around the Chesapeake Bay. While on board, students and parents alike will take part in hands-on activities such as oyster dissection, exploration of various Bay habitats, water quality testing, plankton studies, and museum tours. As part of the crew, participants will learn to safely operate the Sigsbee by raising and lowering sail, taking turns at the helm, and using navigational techniques. Evening activities may include night hikes, games, and campfires.
Please note: No previous sailing experience is necessary, but this is a physically demanding course that requires a certain level of fitness. Evenings will be spent at primitive campsites along the way, where everyone will assist with camp set up, meal preparation, and clean up. More detailed information will be available upon registration.
Cost: $500 per person
| Monday,
July 26 –
Friday,
July 30, 2010 Monday,
August 2 –
Friday,
August 6, 2010
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Monterey Bay Aquarium - Tall Ship Program –
Monterey, CA
Come experience the Monterey Bay though the eyes of science and sailing. Work alongside the sail crew of the Tall Ship Seaward and Monterey Bay Aquarium naturalists as you explore the coastal shoreline and deep sea canyon in the Monterey Bay. Look for marine life as you are led through a series of hands-on program stations where you will learn the basics of oceanography and sailing navigation. How do winds affect water temperature, ocean nutrients and the marine mammals? How are underwater canyons formed? How did sailboats navigate before GPS? In this hands-on, two-full-day program, you will not only set the sails, you will set the stage for becoming a marine scientist!
Cost: $425 per person | Saturday,
July 10 –
Sunday,
July 11, 2010 Saturday,
August 7 –
Sunday,
August 8, 2010 |
Registration Information
At least one parent or guardian must register and attend with the student(s). Siblings will be admitted only if they have been registered for the event, and, in general, only if their age is within two years of the program grade limit. Registration is strictly limited, and participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. These are popular events, and locations fill up quickly. Please watch this website for the most up-to-date information of program details and site closings. You may register by Registering Online or by submitting our Registration Form via fax or mail. Payment Information
Payments submitted will be processed automatically upon receipt. However, your family’s reservation is secured only when you receive your written confirmation. In the event that the program is filled, you will be issued a complete credit and put on a waiting list. Please do not purchase non-refundable airline tickets or hotel reservations until you receive your registration confirmation. Please note that all past due balances (for any CTY program) must be paid prior to registration for a Family Academic Program. All payments will be applied to past due balances first. Cancellation Policy
For cancellations made 30 days or more prior to the event, registrants will be charged a processing fee of $25 per family for one-day events and $250 per family for extended programs. From 29 to 15 days prior, registrants will be charged one-half of the total amount paid. There will be no credit for any cancellations received less than 15 days before the event. Logistics
Specific information pertinent to your location, including exact times and directions to the event, will be mailed to you prior to the program date. Information about lunch will be provided in the confirmation materials. Parents! We need your support to volunteer at our events. Please fill out this form for more information on how to help. Additional Opportunities
Please visit Educational Travel Programs to explore additional opportunities for 9th - 12th graders and their families. Questions?
Please call 410-735-6115, 8:30-5:00 EST, or e-mail ctyfam@jhu.edu back to top |
