These trends underpin the future – and we have developed a summer program to engage young leaders in the search for solutions.

Program design and content is developed by faculty and researchers from:

— Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies

— Department of Computer Sciences Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory

— School of Education, Division of Educational Technology and Communications

Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth (WCATY)

The Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth was founded in

1991 in consultation with the nation’s leading authorities in the field of talent

development. Under the direction of Dr. Carole J. Trone, the Center for Academically

Talented Youth at UW-Madison works with faculty, researchers and master educators to

provide innovative services and programs to gifted youth and their families. Since its

inception in 1991, the center has served over 35,000 students and is accredited by the

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Headed by Dean and Vice Provost Gilles Bousquet, the Division of International Studies is

charged with strategically internationalizing UW–Madison by enhancing the education of global

citizens and facilitating the university’s global engagement. Through partnerships, initiatives,

and development activities, the Division of International Studies advances international teach-

ing, research, and collaboration. The Global Wisconsin Idea Program was developed by WCATY

in partnership with the Director for Global Engagement and Leadership, David Joiner.

Founded in 1848, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the largest and most-

respected universities in the nation. On almost every measure, UW-Madison ranks among

the top universities in the world including: #17 Academic Ranking of World Universities

and #13 U.S. News and World Report ranking of public universities.

What does that mean? It means that students at UW-Madison have an opportunity to gain

new knowledge from someone who has had a hand in discovering it. Professors in a research

university are the ones who write the scientific papers and textbooks used in the classroom.

Indeed, often new discoveries are shared with students before they appear in scientific journals

or textbooks. This close association between those who discover knowledge and teach it in the

classroom enriches the learning experience. Any student who has had such an experience can

testify to the excitement of learning in a “hands-on” research environment.

The Global Wisconsin Idea Program is a University of Wisconsin-

Madison summer institute for academically-talented high school

students to engage in one of the world’s most interesting

challenges: understanding the changing relationships between human actions

and earth’s complex environmental systems.

— Gregg Mitman, Interim Director of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and William Coleman Professor of History of Science and Professor of Medical History and Science & Technology Studies

Our understanding of

sustainability – based on

decades of research and

learning – emphasizes

two major trends that are

changing the way we live:

The emergence of new technology that is smarter and more intuitive.

The ability to learn from real-life situations, through strategy and games.

precolleg

e

OUR GIFTED APPROACH:

the next level of challenge

for outstanding students

Students in this exciting program will learn how to integrate the

latest science

into real-world decision-making

and creative problem solving, with the ultimate goal of sustainably managing our planet’s natural resources - the air, water, land and biological diversity

upon which all life depends.

W I S C O N S I NC E N T E R F O R A C A D E M I C A L LY TA L E N T E D YO U T H

“No other university can match UW-Madison’s long tradition in environmental leadership and thought--a tradition that proudly inspires innovation in the laboratory and the classroom in building a more sustainable future.”

Daily activities will center around small teams that will maximize student opportunities to work closely with UW experts. Faculty and researchers will facilitate group interaction and provide ongoing guidance and mentoring to students as they define their projects, collect data, and analyze outcomes. Each team will present their project to a campus panel on the final day of the program.

Students will participate in a common Sustainability module and focus on one technology-specific module, Games Learning Science or Social Robotics. Students will also participate in workshops and seminars offered by Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery researchers, faculty and staff with a focus on sustainability, creativity and innovation.

Application Requirements Application to the program is highly selective and is limited to 65 students. Students must be able to demonstrate high academic achievement and proficiency in English.

Participating Faculty, Staff & Researchers

Program ScheduleJuly 10-31, 201110 July: Registration, check-in to residence hall, opening ceremony

11-15 July: Daily lectures and lab sessions, team activities, project development, evening recreational activities

16-17 July: Visit to Northwestern University and University of Chicago

18-22 July: Daily lectures and lab sessions, team activities, project development, evening recreational activities

23-24 July: College admissions workshop, informal meetings with admissions staff

25-28 July: Daily lectures and lab sessions, team activities, project development, evening recreational activities

29 July: Final presentation of projects to faculty and researchers

30 July: End of program banquet & closing ceremony

31 July: Check out of residence hall and departure

A sample daily schedule:7:30-8:15 Breakfast

8:15-8:30 Morning meeting with residence staff

8:45-11:45 Sustainability Module: Lecture and small group work

12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:00-4:00 Social Robotics or Games Learning Science Module: Team work on projects

4:00-5:45 Activities vary by day

5:45-6:45 Dinner

6:45-8:15 Small group discussions on projects

8:15-10:00 Group recreational activities, personal study

Lewis Gilbert is the Associate Director of the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. A founding member and executive director of The Earth Institute at Columbia University, Dr. Gilbert is a leading expert in improving the links between scientific understanding and decision- and policy-making. The Nelson Institute is a pioneer in interdisciplinary environmental scholarship and serves as an incubator, laboratory and model of collaborative inquiry and solutions.

Bilge Mutlu is the Director of the UW-Madison Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory. Prof. Mutlu is an expert in human-computer interaction and computer-supported collaborative work. He is particularly interested in designing social behavior for socially interactive systems such as humanlike robots and agents and their applications in education, collaboration and communication.

Kurt Squire is the Associate Director for Educational Research and Development at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. Prof. Squire researches how advanced math, science and humanities content can be blended with state-of-the-art game play and applied to real-world issues. Before coming to the University of Wisconsin, Prof. Squire was Research Manager of the Microsoft-funded Games-to-Teach Project at MIT.

Housing and Meals Students will live in shared occupancy rooms in the Kronshage Residence Hall in the scenic Lakeshore Residence area alongside Lake Mendota. The Kronshage Residence Hall includes several ameni-ties for students, such as outdoor patio seating, air-conditioned rooms, Internet access, and a dining facility. Students are provided with three meals a day throughout the program in a cafeteria-style setting that offers a wide variety of food choices.

Extracurricular ActivitiesThe program will be residential for both international and American students. Extracurricular activities will include UW campus tours, daytrips to other top universities and area sightseeing. Tours to UW University Research Park and leading companies will also be included. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a college admissions and scholarships workshop and have meetings with UW-Madison admissions officers.

The Wisconsin Institute for Discovery FacilityOur students will be among the first who will participate in classes, lectures, and research activities at

this new world-class research institute located in the heart

of the university campus.

Non-U.S. students must secure the ap-propriate visa and have a valid passport.

Completed applications will be reviewed as received. Deadline for applications is April 1, 2011 or sooner if enrollment reaches program capacity.

Completed application materials should be mailed to:

Global WI Idea Program University of Wisconsin-Madison Suite 264 Teacher Education Bldg. 225 N. Mills Street Madison, WI 53706-1795 USA

Questions regarding the program or eligibility requirements may be directed to: wcaty@education.wisc.edu

CU

RR

ICU

LUM

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION MATERIALS:

http://international.wisc.edu/gwip/

Fees and Payment Information

— Completed application form

— A letter of nomination from your school

— A letter of recommendation from a teacher or other unrelated adult who is knowledgeable about your academic abilities and achievements.

— Most recent grade transcript or school performance record

— Recommended: Recent standardized test scores from a state or nationally normed test (e.g. WKCE, ACT, SAT, ITBS)

— Copies of TOEFL, IELTS or SLEP results if student attends school outside of the United States.

— Short essay (500 words maximum) describing your motivation for participat-ing in the program and what you hope to gain from participation.

— Application Fee: $175 (Wisconsin residents: $75)

— Books and Materials Fee: $200

— Health Insurance during the program: $240 (required for all international students)

— Tuition: $3450 (Wisconsin residents: $2950)

Tuition includes housing and meals throughout the program, recreational activities, college admissions workshop, a weekend visit to University of Chicago and Northwestern University and transportation during the program.

International and domestic travel to and from the program and personal spending money are not included in the tuition.

A limited number of merit and financial need scholarships are available. Applicants must complete and return the request for scholarship form located on the website. Deadline for scholarship applications is March 25, 2011.