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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 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01
- 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:
Mirman School:
Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01
The Gilman School:
Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01
Speyer School:
Jun 29-Jul 18
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Jul 20-Aug 08
- Young Students Residential
- CTY-Level
- Mathematics
Data and Chance
Your new friend at CTY teaches you a dice game. If you roll a 4, you win and the game ends. If your friend rolls a 5, they win and the game ends. You take turns rolling until one person wins. If you ...
Sessions:
Mirman School:
Jun 22-Jul 11
The Gilman School:
Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01
- Discovery Sampler
- Emerging
- Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Decoding Our World
How do we see, perceive, and describe the world around us? We can use mathematics to measure, calculate, and find patterns. We can use technology to expand what we see and observe. And we can tell ...
Sessions:
Mirman School:
Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01
Speyer School:
Jun 29-Jul 18
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Jul 20-Aug 08
- 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? In this course, you will uncover the answers to ...
Sessions:
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01
Ursinus College:
Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01
Roger Williams University:
Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01
Mirman School:
Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01
The Gilman School:
Jun 22-Jul 11
Speyer School:
Jun 29-Jul 18
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Jul 20-Aug 08
- 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:
Mirman School:
Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01
The Gilman School:
Jun 22-Jul 11
Speyer School:
Jun 29-Jul 18
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Jul 20-Aug 08
- 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 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01
UC-Santa Cruz:
Jun 29-Jul 18
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Jul 20-Aug 08
Speyer School:
Jun 29-Jul 18
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Jul 20-Aug 08
Mirman School:
Jul 13-Aug 01
- Young Students Day
- CTY-Level
- Science and Engineering
Inventions
Did you know the idea for the microwave all started with a candy bar? Inventor Percy Spencer was standing in front of a magnetron when he noticed his chocolate treat was melting in his pocket. When ...
Sessions:
Mirman School:
Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01
The Gilman School:
Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01
- 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:
Mirman School:
Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01
The Gilman School:
Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01
Speyer School:
Jun 29-Jul 18
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Jul 20-Aug 08
- 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. With your classmates, you’ll explore the ways fats, proteins, and carbohydrates fuel ...
Sessions:
Mirman School:
Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01
The Gilman School:
Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01
Speyer School:
Jun 29-Jul 18
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Jul 20-Aug 08
- 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, you ...
Sessions:
Ursinus College:
Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01
Roger Williams University:
Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01
Loyola Marymount University:
Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01
Mirman School:
Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01
The Gilman School:
Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01
UC-Santa Cruz:
Jun 29-Jul 18
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Jul 20-Aug 08
Speyer School:
Jun 29-Jul 18
,
Jul 20-Aug 08
- 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:
Mirman School:
Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01
The Gilman School:
Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01
Speyer School:
Jun 29-Jul 18
,
Jul 20-Aug 08