Overview:
This academy will focus on improving Students’ appreciation for Math and Science curricula and careers. As an academy student, you will experience cutting edge technologies that support hands-on activities and innovative teaching and learning. Your classes and experiments will provide you with intense, positive experience in mathematics, chemistry, biology, and Preparation for Success. You’ll witness mathematicians, engineers, and scientists in action at the Langston University Aquatic Center, the Goat Research Center, and Tinker Air force Base. You will become a member of our Academy Digital Village, and on-line Network of Academy alums currently in STEM graduate programs or careers. You will focus on ACT preparation as well as other college preparatory and entry requirements. You will collaborate with other academy students to solve the “Who Done It” mystery. You will test your brain power in quiz bowl competitions you will also have access to several recreational activities.

Place and Time:
The Academy will be conducted at Langston University, Langston Oklahoma, starting June 10 and ending June 23, 2007. The students selected will be required to stay the entire length of the course as a resident student of Langston University. They will be housed in the residential halls and eat in the cafeteria. There will be no cost to students while attending the academy except for spending money.

Selection Criteria/Procedure:
Students must be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year in high school, have a “B” or better average in 9th—11th grade math and sciences courses, and submit two letters of recommendation from a math and science instructor. In addition, students must fill out an application and return it by April 16, 2007. Applications will be reviewed and selections will be announced by April 22, 2007.

Methodology:
The morning sessions will focus on ACT preparation and Preparation for Success. The 36 participants will be divided into two18 member groups that will rotate through two different ACT subject categories. The afternoon session will focus on the core disciplines: Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. These sessions will accommodate three-12-member groups where-in each group will be assigned a specific discipline for the entire week. Pre and Post exams will be administered.

At the conclusion of the Academy, there will be an Awards Banquet at which the students will be honored for their academic achievements. Each student will receive a $100.00 honorarium to purchase educational supplies.

Recreation:
Langston University has an Olympic-size pool, the student union, the multipurpose building which houses two basketball courts, an indoor track, and weightlifting equipment. In addition to on campus activities, there will be an off campus event.

Supervision:
Male and female counselors will reside in the men's and women's dormitory, respectively. They will be responsible for the participants when the students are not in the instructional program. There will also be six additional mentors/tutors available for class and supervisory assistance who will also reside in the respective dormitories. The project director and instructors will accompany the students on all field trips and off campus activities.

Completed applications and questions about the project should be directed to:

Dr. Alonzo F. Peterson, Project Director
Intensive Summer Academy in Mathematics, Science and Technology
Langston University
Langston, OK 73050
(405) 466-3302
afpeterson@lunet.edu