MST @ MSU

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MST @ MSU

Common Application

Application Addendum

Deadline: May. 1, 2010

About
Eligibility
Curriculum
Rules and Regulations
Cost
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About

Description:

A Residential Program for Middle School Students

Mathematics Science and Technology (MST) at MSU is a two week residential program for academically talented students who have completed grade 7, 8 or 9 in the 2009–2010 school year and a minimum age of 12 years old. The focus is on mathematics, science, and technology, and applications in these areas. The goal is to match the intellectual abilities of talented adolescents with rigorous and challenging course work which provides enrichment, but does not duplicate or accelerate course work that is part of the regular K-12 school curriculum.

Opportunities

To experience active learning as students investigate problems that can be solved through a better understanding of mathematics, science, engineering and technology.
To focus on an intensive area of study which allows for interdisciplinary research using tools of mathematics, science and technology.
To link the tools of many career fields as focus is given to real world problems.

Eligibility

Eligibility:

SAT Verbal or Math score of 530 or above or a total SAT score of 1010 OR
ACT Math or Reading of 21 or ACT Composite of 23.
Have a positive recommendation from a teacher of mathematics, science, or technology.
Have demonstrated potential in mathematics, science, or technology and have evidence of that through products or participation in competitions or extra-curricular activities.

Curriculum

Curriculum:

Academic Classes

Astronomy
Mathematical Explorations
Genetics & Biotechnology
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Physiology related article
Public Health
Hands-On Video
Nuclear Astrophysics
Digital Cameras and Photoshop Manipulation

Special Interest Clinics

Basketball
Basic Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Creative Writing
Flash I
Flash II
Visual Arts Clinic
Soccer Clinic

Faculty

Leading professors from the various colleges and departments of MSU have developed challenging courses. Working with noted secondary teachers, professors will teach courses using interdisciplinary strategies.

Rules and Regulations

Rules & Regulations:

Housing

Students are housed two per room in Shaw Hall on the campus of MSU. Each student will be assigned a roommate. Students will be expected to remain with the program for the full two weeks, not going home for the weekend. The program coordinators and resident advisors (RA's) are responsible for providing a comfortable and friendly atmosphere in the residence hall. Student to RA ratio will be 10 to 1, with an equal number of male and female RA's.

Student Conduct

MST at MSU sets the highest expectations for its participants in both academic participation and personal deportment. Students will be dismissed from the program for use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco and for behavior that threatens the safety of themselves of other students.

Cost

Cost / Fee:

$1545 for the two week residential program, which includes a $145 deposit with application. A limited number of financial assistance grants are available for students who could not participate in MST at MSU without financial assistance. All financial aid grants are offered on a needs basis only. For details on the costs and due dates, see the brochure.

Program costs do not include transportation to and from Michigan State University. The parent/guardian must arrange for the student to arrive at the University before 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 11, 2010 and arrange for the student to leave the campus after the closing program on Saturday, July 24, 2010 by noon. Lansing’s Capital City Airport, located 20 minutes from Michigan State University, provides air transportation services for the mid-Michigan area. Parents are responsible for transportation of their child between campus and the airport. Any transportation, supervision, housing and food costs from students arriving early or leaving late will be charged to the parents/guardians. Program costs do not include personal spending money, and while students are encouraged to bring snacks there are vending machines available in the dormitory lobby.