University of CaliforniaUniversity of California

San DiegoSan DiegoCharles Tu, Ph.D., Charles Tu, Ph.D., COSMOS Director/Associate Dean, UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering

Becky Hames,Becky Hames, COSMOS Assistant Director

Adam Petersen,Adam Petersen, COSMOS Program Specialist

Diane Lantz, Diane Lantz, Program Assistant

Student Pipeline Issue

in the US

The U.S. ranks 48th in quality of mathematics and science education. (World Economic Forum)

In 2000, the number of foreign students studying the physical sciences and engineering in U.S. graduate schools for the first time surpassed the number of U.S. students.

The U.S. ranks 27th among developed nations in the proportion of college students receiving undergraduate degrees in science or engineering.

The U.S. graduates more visual and performing arts majors than engineers.

78 percent of high school graduates did not meet the readiness benchmark levels for one or more entry-level college courses in mathematics, science, reading and English. (ACT College Readiness Report)

SOURCE: Rising Above The Gathering Storm, Revisited: Rapidly Approaching Category 5, National Academies Press (2010)

The “Gathering Storm” in the U.S.

SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1997–98, 2002–03, and 2007–08 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, "Completions Survey" (IPEDS-C:97–98), and Fall 2003 and Fall 2008.

Bachelor's degrees conferred by degree-granting institutions in selected fields of study: 1997–98, 2002–03, and 2007–08

Motivate talented high school students Excite students about math and science Challenges beyond a regular classroom setting Encourage students to continue in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) majors in college Enhance the academic experience by participating in team projects and presentations Experience the college environment Learn about the UC experience

Goals of Goals of COSMOSCOSMOS

Four COSMOS SitesFour COSMOS Sites UC San Diego UC Santa Cruz UC Irvine UC Davis

Program InformationProgram Information Four-week residential program UCSD, UCSC, UCD program dates: July 10 – August 6, 2011 UCI: June 26 – July 23, 2011 Tuition: $2,675 ($6,500 value)

Every CA student receives a $3,800+ scholarship Financial assistance is available

Our students: ~165 talented & motivated students Rising 8th – 12th graders Average overall unweighted cumulative GPA: 3.8

About COSMOSAbout COSMOS

Academics Academics Curriculum beyond the typical high school experience Work side-by-side with university faculty and researchers “Hands-on” activities and work in university labs Work in teams on Final Project Field trips College and Research Competition Information Sessions

UCSD topics (or “clusters”) include:UCSD topics (or “clusters”) include: 1. Computers in Everyday Life2. Engineering Design & Control of Kinetic

Sculptures 3. Living Oceans & Global Climate Change 4. Earthquakes in Action 5. Bright Ideas: Light at Work6. Exploring the Cosmos 7. Bioeng/Mechanical Eng: The Amazing Red

Blood Cell8. The Molecular Biology Revolution

Discovery Lecture Series Discovery Lecture Series Renowned scientists and engineers present on a

wide range of research topics.

Focus on current research in the speaker's field

Designed to introduce students to a broad spectrum of subjects, expanding their learning outside of their cluster topics.

Presentations are held each Tuesday during the COSMOS program and are supported by the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2).

Webcasts of presentations are archived on the Calit2 website.

Taught by COSMOS “Teacher Fellows” (local high school teachers who are recruited and hired by UCSD COSMOS)

Provides: Improved study skills Critical reading skills Critical thinking skills Effective writing skills Successful presentation skills Assistance in producing final project

Scientific Communication Scientific Communication CourseCourse

Awards and OpportunitiesAwards and Opportunities

•Extra UC application Extra UC application pointspoints

•Gordon Leadership AwardsGordon Leadership Awards• Awarded to one student from each cluster for recognition of outstanding leadership skills during the COSMOS program month.

•Paid Summer InternshipsPaid Summer Internships

•Nobel Laureate EventNobel Laureate Event

2010 UCSD COSMOS Gordon Leadership

Awardees

California Nobel Laureate California Nobel Laureate Event Event

COSMOS Students Present at the California Nobel Laureates’ Annual Reception & Dinner

Residential LifeResidential Life Activities include:Activities include:

Weekend Field Trips COSMOlympics Talent Show Sports Music Quizmos Movies Crafts Dances Karaoke And more!

Daily Schedule

  MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

7:45am-8:30am Breakfast

8:40am-8:50am Morning Updates

9:00am-11:45am

Cluster Instruction Course #1

Discovery Lecture 9:00am-9:45am

Cluster Instruction Course #1

Cluster Info Sessions/ Scientific

Communication/Prep for Final Project

9:00am-11:45am

Cluster Instruction Course #1

Scientific Communication 10:00am-11:45am

12:00-1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm-4:00pm

Cluster Instruction Course #2

Open Field or Lab Work

Cluster Instruction Course #2

Academic Enrichment/ Review Sessions

Cluster Instruction Course #2

4:00-5:30pm Students return to Residential Halls - Free Time

5:30-6:15pm Dinner

6:15-8:00pm Study Time / Academic Enrichment Presentations

8:00-10:00pm Recreational Activities

10:00-10:30pm All COSMOS Students must be in Residential Hall Floor

10:30-11:00pm All COSMOS Students must be in rooms

11:00pm Lights Out

Sample Weekly ScheduleSample Weekly Schedule

Application ProcessApplication Process Applications are available online

from February 1 – March 15, 2011 at http://www.ucop.edu/ or http://cosmos.ucsd.edu/

Application fee: $30 (non-refundable)

Prerequisite requirements Admission is competitive Be thorough when writing your

essays You may apply only to one

campus, but you can, and should, choose your top 3 clusters

Attending COSMOS provides you with extra consideration on your UC college application, but does not guarantee admission to a UC

Application TipsApplication Tips Submit ALL of your materials by March 15th

deadline Invest time & effort into your essays. Most

applicants are fantastic students. Tell us why you should be admitted. What specifically sets you apart?

Teacher recommendations are very important. Give your teachers enough time to complete & submit.

For each cluster: Elaborate on why you would like to attend that cluster (100-250 words per cluster)

Short essays- answer ONE of the following in 200-300 words:

• “What excites you about math/science, and why would you want to spend a month in COSMOS?”

• “Describe a project or experience you worked on that furthered your interest in a specific math/science topic.”

Please take a look at our FAQ page on our website (http://cosmos.ucsd.edu/) for a better understanding of our program.

1:1 Meeting Notes1:1 Meeting Notes

COSMOS Statewide CoordinatorCOSMOS Statewide Coordinator

Melina DuarteMelina Duarte

COSMOS Summer COSMOS Summer StaffStaff

• Mitchelle Greenlee Mitchelle Greenlee • COSMOS Resident Dean

• UCSD Marshall College Assistant Dean

• Shirley MirandaShirley Miranda• COSMOS 2007-2010 Teacher Fellow and Science

Communication Curriculum Consultant

• COSMOS Statewide Advisory Board Member

• Morse High School Teacher

• Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair Director

Contact Information Contact Information (858) 822-4361

cosmos@ucsd.eduhttp://cosmos.ucsd.edu/

Questions?Questions?