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Anatomy and Physiology
One look at classic anatomical sketches such as Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man, created from the artist’s meticulous observations of dissected cadavers, can inspire a deep interest in the body and ...
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Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
- Young Students Residential
- CTY-Level
- History and Social Science
Big Questions
What is justice? What is beauty? What is the right thing to do? What is real? How can I be sure of what I know? This philosophy class will cultivate and refine your critical thinking skills by asking ...
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Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
- Young Students Residential
- CTY-Level
- Science and Engineering
Crystals and Polymers
Why do some plastic containers melt in the microwave while others don’t? What makes Silly Putty stretchy? How are packing peanuts made? Chemicals are key to answering these questions, and in this ...
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Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
- Intensive Studies
- Advanced CTY-Level
- Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
The first transistor, created at Bell Laboratories in 1947, was about 4 centimeters in size. Today, millions of transistors fit on a single computer processor chip—about the size of a postage stamp ...
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Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
- Young Students Residential
- CTY-Level
- Science and Engineering
Examining the Evidence
How can an abandoned car, devoid of license plates, help detectives solve a jewel heist? How can a single strand of hair keep a man from going to jail for murder? In this course, you will uncover the ...
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Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
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Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
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Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jun 23-Jul 12
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The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
- Academic Explorations
- CTY-Level
- History and Social Science
Foundations of Psychology
Psychology, the science of behavior and mental processes, systematically explores phenomena as diverse as phantom limbs, sleep paralysis, false memories, and the bystander effect. This course explores ...
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Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Skidmore College:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
- Academic Explorations
- CTY-Level
- Mathematics
Game Theory and Economics
IBM founder Thomas J. Watson once said, “Business is a game—the greatest game in the world if you know how to play it.” In today’s global marketplace, understanding game theory—the branch of ...
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Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
- Young Students Residential
- CTY-Level
- Computer Science and Technology
Introduction to Robotics
In the field of robotics, computer science and engineering interface to create interdependent systems that can perform a variety of tasks, from manufacturing microchips to exploring Mars. In this ...
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Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
The Gilman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
UC-Santa Cruz:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
- Discovery Sampler
- Emerging
- Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Engineering
On Being Human
How do we know the sky is blue? Why do we assume the sun will rise in the morning? Our sense of “knowing” is biological, psychological, and philosophical, and it is at the heart of much of our ...
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Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Skidmore College:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
- Academic Explorations
- CTY-Level
- Science and Engineering
Principles of Engineering Design
Humanity’s unending quest to find the most efficient and cost-effective means to make life better has created engineering marvels—from the world’s tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to the ...
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Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
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Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Johns Hopkins University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Skidmore College:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
UC-Santa Cruz:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
- Discovery Sampler
- Emerging
- Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Summer Sleuths
Mysteries have captivated our imagination for centuries, in life and in fiction. This sampler gives students a chance to build math, science, and literary skills while thinking through the elements of ...
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Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
- Academic Explorations
- CTY-Level
- Mathematics
The Mathematics of Money
Why are round-trip fares from Orlando to Kansas City higher than those from Kansas City to Orlando? How do interest-rate adjustments affect the real estate market? How does one calculate the price-to ...
Sessions:
Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Dickinson College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Johns Hopkins University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Skidmore College:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
UC-Santa Cruz:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
- Young Students Day
- CTY-Level
- Science and Engineering
The Physics of Engineering
Can a concrete boat float? How do you build the strongest bridge with the lightest materials? Physics—the science of matter and its motion—provides answers to questions like these. In this course, we ...
Sessions:
Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
The Gilman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Jun 23-Jul 12
Mirman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
UC-Santa Cruz:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
- Young Students Residential
- CTY-Level
- Science and Engineering
The Sensory Brain
How can cats see in the dark? How can snakes smell with their tongues? How do optical illusions “trick” the brain? You’ll answer these questions while exploring the anatomy and physiology of the ...
Sessions:
Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
- Academic Explorations
- CTY-Level
- Language Arts
Whodunit?: Mystery and Suspense in Literature and Film
This writing class explores the techniques great writers and filmmakers use to convey mystery and suspense in popular culture. You and your classmates will learn and discuss how elements like sound ...
Sessions:
Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jul 14-Aug 02
- Young Students Residential
- CTY-Level
- Language Arts
Writing and Imagination
Writing is an act of imagination built from the raw materials of life and language. In this course, you’ll learn to approach writing as a craft and discover processes and techniques that writers in ...
Sessions:
Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
The Gilman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
UC-Santa Cruz:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
Jul 21-Aug 09
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
Jul 21-Aug 09