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<h3><b>CATALYST Academy</b></h3>
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<b>July 20-26, 2008<br>
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</b>The CATALYST Academy is a one-week summer residential program for
rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.<br>
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The mission of the CATALYST Academy is to advance diversity in
engineering and its related disciplines. Therefore, applications
from students from backgrounds (African American, Latino/a, or Native
American) critically underrepresented in the fields of science,
technology, engineering, and math are especially encouraged.<br>
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During the CATALYST Academy, Cornell University's world-renowned
faculty
and graduate students lead participants in classes, lab sessions, and
project research. Social events, panel discussions, and other
out-of-classroom activities provide participants with opportunities to
network informally with Cornell faculty, staff, and students. <br>
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This summer, spend a week making new friends; experience life on a
university campus; and explore the many exciting possibilities awaiting
you in engineering!<br>
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View or print a copy of the 2008
<a
href="http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/office-diversity-programs/summer-programs/highschool-programs/catalyst//diversity/office-diversity-programs/summer-programs/highschool-programs/catalyst/upload/CATALYST-2008-Brochure.pdf">CATALYST
Academy brochure</a>.<br>
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For additional information, contact Debbie Moss at
<a href="mailto:dlm45@cornell.edu">dlm45@cornell.edu</a> or
(607)255-6403. <br>
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS<br>
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Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and be
entering
their sophomore, junior, or senior year in high school.<br>
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Applications should be accompanied with: </font>
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<li> A written essay (please type your essay or write legibly) of
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more than 500 words, explaining:
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why you want to participate in this program what you hope to gain from
the experience what interests you about engineering what thoughts you
have about your future career
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<li>A written recommendation from a math or science teacher or high
school counselor </li>
<li>An official high school transcript </li>
<li>A high school profile (you may obtain a profile from your high
school
counseling office) </li>
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2008 tuition is $650, payable after notification of acceptance. Travel
and tuition stipends are available based on demonstrated financial
need.<br>
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<a
href="http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/office-diversity-programs/summer-programs/highschool-programs/catalyst/catalyst-applications/index.cfm">Click
here for online application.</a><br>
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Click here for downloadable application.</a><br>
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The application (postmark) deadline is April 15, 2008. Students
will be notified of their admission status by mid-May.<br>
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