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Summerat WPI

Register at go.wpi.edu/summer or call 508-831-4900

SUMMER 2013

Join WPI for a fun and inspiring summer that will stretch your mind and body.

Summer at WPI is your chance to explore your interests,

challenge yourself, and try something new. Make discoveries

in science, engineering, or math; try your hand at filmmak-

ing or electronic music; or sharpen your athletic skills.

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2013 SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE, AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS 2013 SUMMER SPORTS CAMPSgo.wpi.edu/summer go.wpi.edu/summer

new discoveries every day just for girls just for girlsovernight sports campsExploring Our World with Engineering SoftwareLearnhowyoucanusemathematicsandcomputerstounderstandandexploreourworldthroughMATLAB,Mathcad,andLabVIEW.Usingthesepowerfulsoftwaretools, you will gain experience with programming and data analysis through a variety of exercises including thephysicsofAngryBirds,modelingthegeometryofnature, and monitoring heart rate and blood pressure. You will be exposed to the artistry of technical comput-ingbyexploringconceptssuchasRGBcolormodels,fractals, randomness and self-organization, networks, and six degrees of separation. No previous program-mingexperienceisrequired.Choosesession1or2.

Session 1:July8–12,9am–4pmSession 2:July15–19,9am–4pmCost: $565(includeslunches)Audience: enteringgrades10–12

Intro to CAD Jumpintotheworldofcomputer-aideddesign(CAD)to learn how engineers, designers, and architects craft computer models of real parts and systems. You will joinininteractivediscussionsanddemonstrations,visitthe WPI machine shop and explore rapid prototyping, and even design and build a component of your own.

August 5-9, 9 am–3 pmCost: $565(includeslunches)Audience: enteringgrades9–12

LaunchThis learning and research opportunity is for students entering freshman and sophomore years of high school. You’ll spend your days focusing on current problems and challenges in the fields of biology, chem-istry/biochemistry, computer science, interactive media and game development, or robotics. Along with faculty, current WPI students, and classmates, you will use state-of-the-art experimental, analytical, and computer technologytocompleteprojectsandassembleyourfindings.

August 5-9, 9 am–4 pmCost: $495(includeslunches)Audience:enteringgrades9–10

FrontiersFrontierschallengessoon-to-behighschooljuniorsandseniors to explore the outer limits of knowledge in sci-ence, mathematics, and engineering. You will learn from outstanding professors and use state-of-the-art experi-mental, analytical, and computer technology facilities.

Attend one or both sessions to immerse yourself in laboratory techniques and unsolved problems across a variety of engineering and science disciplines (SessionI)orrobotics,globalsustainability,andwomen’sleadership(SessionII).Humanitiesandartsworkshops,evening activities, and interaction with WPI students andfacultyensureyourstayatWPIismorethanjustanacademic experience.

Application Deadline:April30* Frontiers I:July7–July19 Frontiers II:July21–July30 Cost:$2,395FrontiersI;$1,795FrontiersII;and $3,895forbothsessions(includesmealsandhousing) Audience:enteringgrades11–12

Emerging FilmmakersLights,camera,action!Immerseyourselfintheartoffilmmaking as you write, create, act in, and direct a short film. You’ll learn how to write a script and to stage, shoot, and edit your own short narrative film. The week concludes with a premiere to showcase your finished work to family and friends.

July 13–19 Cost:$1095(includesmealsandhousing)Audience:enteringgrades11–12Application Deadline:May15* Essay required

Advanced RoboticsLEGO®MINDSTORMS®andbeyond!Doyoualreadyknow Robotics basics? Are you ready for a real chal-lenge?PutyourknowledgeofLEGO®MINDSTORMS® to the test and take it to the next level as you spend a week with WPI robotics faculty and students exploring robotic construction, programming, and competition.

July 28-August 2Cost:$895(includesmealsandhousing)Audience: enteringgrades6–8Application Deadline: May15*Essay required

Engineering TechnologyWork in WPI’s state-of-the-art laboratories and machine shop as you learn about advanced automa-tion techniques. You’ll work hands-on with various pieces of equipment, emphasizing safe manufacturing practices, to design and build components that will come together as a functional assembly by the end of the week.

August 5–9, 9 am–4 pmCost:$565(includeslunches)Audience:enteringgrades7–8

Music Technology Combine your love of music and computers in this weeklong program focused on interactive music systems.Undertheguidanceofamusicprofessorwhois also a composer and classical guitarist, you will learn how to use computers to enhance the recording, composition, analysis, and performance of music!

July 22–26, 9 am–4 pmCost:$675(includeslunches)Audience:enteringgrades6–8

PhysicspaloozaAre you interested in the solar system, electricity and magnetism, or optical illusions? Are you ready to broaden your understanding as you stretch your imagination? WPI invites you to spend a week exploring the wonders of physics through dynamic demonstrations and hands-on activities.

July 29–August 2, 9 am–4 pmCost:$565(includeslunches)Audience:enteringgrades6–8

Crime Scene ScienceA crime has been committed, and it’s up to you to solve it! As part of the CSI team on the scene, you will collect evidence, interrogate witnesses, and process the evidence in real labs. The pressure is on as you spend the week exploring this crime from beginning to end. Can you figure out whodunit? And can you proveit?ChooseSession1or2.

Session 1: July22–26,9am–4pmSession 2: July29–August2,9am–4pmCost:$565(includeslunches)Audience: enteringgrades6–8

Horizons in Life ScienceIs a career in the life sciences on your horizon? It may be if you are interested in studying living organisms and translating your discoveries into products that will improveourhealth,environment,andsociety!Ourfaculty will guide you through hands-on laboratory workshops, visits with female scientists, and discussion aboutthehistoryofwomeninscience.Outsidetheclassroom, you’ll be treated to a variety of fun evening events that showcase the WPI experience.

July 21–26 Cost:$895(includesmealsandhousing)Audience:girls,enteringgrades9–10

Leadership Academy for Young WomenFrom the invention of Kevlar to the first solar-powered heating system for homes, inspirational women have changedourworld.TheLeadershipAcademywillhelpyou to follow in their footsteps by developing your leadership,presentation,andprojectmanagementskills through fun activities like mock political cam-paignsandperformanceart.Learnfromstrong,femaleleaders and engage in hands-on learning as you build confidence and creativity. A variety of evening events and activities ensure your experience showcases all that the WPI campus has to offer.

July 21–26 Cost:$895(includesmealsandhousing)Audience:girls,enteringgrades8–10Application Deadline:May15*Essay required

Camp ReachAwarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in STEM Mentoring.

Camp Reach brings together a group of inquisitive girls thesummerbeforetheir7th-gradeyear,empoweringthem with two weeks of discovery and hands-on engi-neeringtochangethewaytheworldworks.Emphasiz-ing the social context of engineering design—you will work in teams with a community “customer” to create a plan for solving a real problem. Camp Reach keeps the connection with participants through follow-up programs during the school year.

July 21–August 2Cost: $1,295(includesmealsandhousing)Audience:girls,enteringgrade7Application Deadline:April15*

Rowing CampHeldonLakeQuinsigamond,ourprogramoffersinstruction for high school athletes of all levels—from advanced skill-development targeted toward competi-tive rowing to introduction of the basics. Whether you are already a competitive rower or a novice hoping to take your first strokes, you will receive first-class instruc-tion appropriate to your individual development within apositiveandenjoyableenvironment.Campconcludeson Saturday morning with an intra-squad race.

July 8–13, 8:30am–4pm (Sat. 8–10am)Cost: $450(includeslunchesandT-shirt)Audience: enteringgrades8–12Location: DonahueRowingCenter,Shrewsbury

Pre-season Girls Soccer Academy Experiencehigh-leveltrainingwiththeWPIWomen’sSoccer staff as you prepare for your upcoming high school season. Athletes participate in college-level drills as well as fitness training and seminar sessions geared toward improving both physical and mental skills.

August 5–8 , 5pm–8pm Cost:$135Audience: enteringgrades8–12

Mass Academy’s Intellect QuestAre you looking for an intellectual challenge? Join us at the Massachusetts Academy for Math & Sci-ence campus for a fun, rigorous, and intellect-rich week filled with activities based on the best of Mass Academy’sSPLISHDay.Therewillbelotsofhands-on,minds-on activities in science, math, robotics, writing, art, and more.

Register directly through Mass Academy. Application is available on their website or call 508-831-5859.

Entering grades 5–6: July15–19,9am–3pmEntering grades 7–8: July8–12,9am–3pmCost:$325(doesnotincludelunch)Location: Mass Academy, WorcesterLimit:35participants

Junior Robotics ChallengeMaster the fundamentals of designing, building, and programmingautonomousrobots.UsingtheLEGO®MINDSTORMS®platform,you’llworkaspartofateamto construct your own robot that will face off against others in a friendly competition on the final day.

Entering grades 4–6:July8–12,9am–4pmEntering grades 6–8: July15–19,9am–4pmCost:$475(includeslunches)Audience: enteringgrades4–8

Boys Basketball CampWPI’s state-of-the-art athletic facilities provide the perfect setting for fun and learning this summer. Through high-quality instruction on fundamentals and team concepts, you will develop a deeper understand-ingforthegameandrefineyourskills.Dailyactivitiesinclude drills, lectures, team practice, game play, and an optional free swim.

July 15–19, 9am–4pmCost: $240(includeslunches,T-shirt,andball)Audience: enteringgrades2–11

Co-ed Soccer CampLeadingcollegeandhighschoolcoachesfromacrossthe region offer players of all levels first-class instruc-tion that will allow them to grow and improve in a positiveandenjoyableatmosphere.Dailytrainingincludes practice of individual skills, small group tactics, group competition, and games. Campers also enjoyanoptionalfreeswimeachday.

Baseball CampLearnthebasicfundamentalsofbaseballoradvanceyour game in a program that provides top-level instructionforplayersofalllevels.Dailyactivitiesin-corporate conditioning and hands-on instruction in all areas of hitting, throwing, fielding, and strategy, with scrimmages designed to improve individual skills. You mayalsoenjoyanoptionaldailyswiminWPI’snewSports & Recreation Center.

July 29–August 2, 9am–4pmCost: $240(includeslunches,T-shirt,andball)Audience: enteringgrades2–11

See go.wpi.edu/summer for full details and to register online.

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Sports CampsJoin us this summer to take your game to the next level. Work with WPI coaches to learn new skills and experience all that WPI has to offer.

* PLEASE NOTE: These programs require interested

students to submit an application, and in some cases, other documentation. Submission of an application does not represent acceptance. Participants will be notified of their status of acceptance.

Innovations in BioengineeringScience is the key to bringing innovative solutions to greatsocietalproblems.Experiencetheexcitementof working with an undergraduate research team on abioengineeringprojectthatwillimprovepeople’shealth and well-being. You will also participate in cre-ativity and innovation workshops led by faculty from theWPISchoolofBusiness.

June 24–28, 9 am–4 pmCost:FREE,SponsoredbygrantfromNSF(includeslunches)Audience:girls,enteringgrades8–9Application Deadline:April30*Essay and Letter of recommendation required

Women in Science Haveyoueverwonderedwhereacareerinsciencecantakeyou?Here’syourchancetoexploreexcitingpathways in engineering, medicine, math, and science. Eachdayyou’lldelveintoavarietyoftopicsthroughgroup work and small workshops presented by female role models, including WPI faculty, graduate students, and guest industry professionals.

July 15–July 19, 9 am–4 pmCost:$365(includeslunches)Audience:girls,enteringgrades5–7

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Make the most of your summer!

STRETCH YOUR MIND AND BODY

Join us on March 4 from 4 to 6 pm for our Summer Programs Open House. To register, please visit go.wpi.edu/summer. A detailed schedule will be emailed to all registrants.

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Register at go.wpi.edu/sum

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Join WPI for a fun and inspiring sum

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challenge yourself, and try something new

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in science, engineering, or math; try your hand at film

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