Students Making Another Science Success Story (SMASSS)
Program
This goal of this year- round program is to prepare 60 eighth graders to pursue college studies in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics [STEM] areas. This goal is being achieved through: 1) Stimulating a curiosity and bringing focus to science while concurrently providing a foundation for understanding science and math in a select and diverse group of students; and 2) Stimulating interest and participation in scientific competitions; and 3) Insuring that these same cohort of students have the comprehension of content, analytical and critical thinking capabilities to succeed and excel. The multifaceted program, with the uniqueness of focusing on the same cohort of Durham Public School students, engages eighth graders who participate continuously, until completion of the 10th grade. The seamless three year program has an academic year component (Saturday Academy) and a summer camp component preceding 8th through 10th grade. The curriculum for each three-week summer camp is inquiry-based, hands-on, innovative to encourage critical and creative thinking, emphasizes student learning by making connections between science and the daily lives of students and provides a foundation for understanding science and math. The Saturday Academies focus on field trips to science and research facilities as well as career awareness.
Format
Three-week summer program with school year Saturday Academy
Eligibility
Rising eighth grades students in Durham Public Schools
Contact
Sandra L. White, Ph.D
Director, Center for Science, Math and Technology Education
Address: North Carolina Central University
1801 Fayetteville Street
305 Lee Biology Building
Durham, NC 27707
Phone: 919/530-7060
Related Links:
www.nccu.edu/Administration/academicaffairs/csmte/index.cfm