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Wittenberg University and Avetec are collaborating to offer a week-long day camp for young women interested in science, math, physics and computers. YOUNG WOMEN in SCIENCE (YWS) is designed to advance Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills for young women, as well as provide hands-on project-based learning experiences in a creative team atmosphere. YWS helps young women develop an interest in STEM, allowing them to work as a team on practical and innovative projects using the latest computer technology and lab equipment. YWS will introduce professional women working in STEM career fields.
Who can attend? Twenty-eight young women entering grades 6-9 in the upcoming school year will be selected for this camp. We are looking for students with an interest in how and why things work. We require a recommendation from a teacher or administrator who know the student well.
Program Fee The $150 fee includes lunches, a camp T-Shirt and full registration to the Wings of Women Conference.
Financial Aid We are committed to including qualified young women regardless of their economic circumstances. An application for financial assistance will be included with Wittenberg's YWS response packet. Full and partial need-based scholarships are available.
Program Description
Experienced Wittenberg faculty members have designed instructional modules for the students. During YWS week, we will introduce computer programming along with their application to areas of scientific inquiry in STEM-related classes. The classes will emphasize experimental design and modeling. In support of this activity, students will spend two days off campus. One day will be at Avetec, a not-for-profit research organization that is focused on modeling and simulation, data-driven computing and complex systems integration. While at Avetec, students will be engaged in STEM careers while working with women on a simulated computer modeling project. The second day off campus will be spent at the United States Air Force Museum. During this time, the young women will meet women pilots and aviators while participating in hands-on scientific experiments activities.
The program culminates Friday afternoon with an opportunity for students to share with their families what they have learned through team PowerPoint presentations and a special graduation celebration.
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For more information, contact the School of Community Education (937) 327-7012 or 1-800-677-
7558. For detailed information, go to the Wittenberg Web site at www.wittenberg.edu/sce.
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