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Be a Scientist!
What can astronomers learn from black holes? How do engineers decide on the best bridge designs? How do marine biologists know that dolphins are smart? Learn how scientists answer big questions and ...
Sessions:
Mirman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
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Jul 21-Aug 09
- Young Students Day
- CTY-Level
- Language Arts
Behind the Mask: Superheroes Revealed
BAM! POW! ZAP! Everyone knows Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, and Captain America, but superheroes can come in many shapes and sizes. Must a superhero fight crime? Is Elsa from Frozen a superhero—and what ...
Sessions:
The Gilman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
Jun 23-Jul 12
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
Jul 21-Aug 09
- Young Students Day
- CTY-Level
- Language Arts
Being a Reader, Becoming a Writer
If you love to read, write, and talk about books, this is the course for you. In this course, we'll form a literary community and develop our vocabulary, close-reading, and critical thinking skills ...
Sessions:
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
Jul 21-Aug 09
- Young Students Day
- CTY-Level
- Science and Engineering
Cloudy with a Chance of a Science
Would a boat made of bread and peanut butter actually float? Could one tree be recycled into sweaters and bicycle seat covers? Could a pancake as big as a city block flatten a school? Children’s books ...
Sessions:
The Gilman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
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Jul 14-Aug 02
Jun 23-Jul 12
Mirman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
Jul 21-Aug 09
- 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 ...
Sessions:
Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
The Gilman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
Mirman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
Jul 21-Aug 09
- Young Students Day
- CTY-Level
- Mathematics
Geometry and Spatial Sense
Spatial understanding is necessary for interpreting, understanding, and appreciating our inherently geometric world. Many everyday tasks such as designing a treehouse, solving a jigsaw puzzle, or ...
Sessions:
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
Jul 21-Aug 09
- Young Students Residential
- CTY-Level
- Mathematics
Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
Reasoning, logic, and critical thinking are the building blocks of intellectual inquiry. This course will help develop your skills in these areas through problem-solving and exposure to a wide range ...
Sessions:
Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
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
- 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 ...
Sessions:
Roger Williams University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
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
UC-Santa Cruz:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
Jul 21-Aug 09
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
Jul 21-Aug 09
- Young Students Day
- CTY-Level
- Mathematics
Mathematical Problem Solving
Can five 20-by-18-foot carpets lying flat with no overlap fit in a 40-by-50-foot room? Can you measure 2 liters of water correctly using only a 4-liter pitcher and a 3-liter pitcher? How many ...
Sessions:
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
Jul 21-Aug 09
- Young Students Residential
- CTY-Level
- History and Social Science
Model United Nations and Advanced Geography
Countries addressing a global challenge like climate change, weapons proliferation, or the coronavirus pandemic often present their concerns to the United Nations. The ways in which the U.N. tackles ...
Sessions:
Roger Williams University:
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
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
Jul 21-Aug 09
- Young Students Day
- CTY-Level
- Mathematics
Numbers: Zero To Infinity
What does a subatomic particle measured in femtometers have in common with a galaxy measured in light years? Both are a part of humans’ effort to quantify our world. In this course, you’ll explore ...
Sessions:
The Gilman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Jun 23-Jul 12
Mirman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
Jul 21-Aug 09
- Young Students Day
- CTY-Level
- History and Social Science
The Ancient World
Between 2000 BCE and 300 CE, cultures with lasting impact flourished all around the world. In this course, you will learn about the daily life, social structures, governments, economies, and religions ...
Sessions:
The Gilman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
Jul 21-Aug 09
- Young Students Day
- CTY-Level
- Science and Engineering
The Edible World
The saying goes, “You are what you eat,” and in this chemistry class, you’ll learn how true that adage really is. Examine the ways fats, proteins, and carbohydrates fuel our bodies and make energy for ...
Sessions:
Jun 23-Jul 12
Mirman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
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
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
Ursinus College:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
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
,
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
- 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
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
The Gilman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
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
- Young Students Day
- CTY-Level
- Language Arts
Writing Workshop: Modern Fantasy
This course transports readers to magical worlds where animals speak, toys come to life, and eccentric characters perform seemingly impossible feats. Worlds turn upside down, and the familiar becomes ...
Sessions:
Jun 23-Jul 12
Mirman School:
Jun 23-Jul 12
,
Jul 14-Aug 02
The Speyer School:
Jun 30-Jul 19
,
Jul 21-Aug 09