[nativestudies-l] OPPORTUNITY: CATALYST Academy for high school students

[Alyssa Mt. Pleasant]

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>       *CATALYST Academy*
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>       http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/office-diversity-programs/summer-programs/highschool-programs/catalyst/index.cfm
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> *July 20-26, 2008
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> *The CATALYST Academy is a one-week summer residential program for 
> rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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> View or print a copy of the 2008 CATALYST Academy brochure 
> <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>.
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> For additional information, contact Debbie Moss at dlm45 at cornell.edu 
> <mailto:dlm45 at cornell.edu> or (607)255-6403.
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> APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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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.
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> Applications should be accompanied with:
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>     *  A written essay (please type your essay or write legibly) of no
>       more than 500 words, explaining:
>             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 
>     * A written recommendation from a math or science teacher or high
>       school counselor
>     * An official high school transcript
>     * A high school profile (you may obtain a profile from your high
>       school counseling office)
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> 2008 tuition is $650, payable after notification of acceptance. Travel 
> and tuition stipends are available based on demonstrated financial need.
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> * Click here for online application. 
> <http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/office-diversity-programs/summer-programs/highschool-programs/catalyst/catalyst-applications/index.cfm>
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> Click here for downloadable application. 
> <http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/office-diversity-programs/summer-programs/highschool-programs/catalyst//diversity/office-diversity-programs/summer-programs/highschool-programs/catalyst/upload/2008-CATALYST-Academy-Application.dot>
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> The application (postmark) deadline is April 15, 2008.  Students will 
> be notified of their admission status by mid-May.
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