Governor’s School Summer Residential Programs HUM, MST, LSM, AGR, NASA, VIMS Summer 2015 (4 weeks)

Medicine & Health Sciences—June 28-July 25 Virginia Commonwealth University Humanities—June 28-July 25 Radford University Math, Science, and Technology—July 5-Aug. 1 Lynchburg College Agriculture—June 28-July 25 Virginia Tech Agenda Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 NASA/NIA/VIMS—June 21-July 18 Christopher Newport University Item 5 VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS—June 28-July 25 Radford University Item 6

Each area have several specialty programs that may be studied. Areas of Study AgricultureHumanitiesVisual & Performing Arts Life Science & Medicine Math, Science, & Technology Engineering (NASA/NIA) Marine Science (VIMS) AgribusinessAnthropologyVisual ArtBiologyAnatomy Physiology Aeronautical Engineering Coastal Law BiotechnologyEconomicsDanceChemistryAstronomyComputer Science (Advanced) Fisheries Science Genetic Engineering HistoryMusicComputer Science Application Computer Programming Electrical Engineering Marine Resource Management Environmental Science LiteratureTheatreEnvironmental Science GeologyMaterials Science Oceanograph y International Trade MediaForensicsHydrologyMechanical Engineering Wetlands Ecology Resource Management PhilosophyMedicineHypermedia Political Science Physics PsychologyUpper Level Mathematics Sociology

Humanities Anthropology Economics History Literature Media Philosophy Political Science Psychology Sociology 200 S TUDENTS

Humanities  Broad-based, interdisciplinary courses  Explore how modern society requires, encourages & restricts creative potential  Explore humanities in the digital age through a variety of disciplines.  Students obtain a better understanding of themselves, their future roles, and the effect of their voices on society & the world

Humanities  Use imagination to think more creatively & productively about how our past helps to shape our lives & influence future culture & community development  Students select a specific area of study related to the overall theme.  Readings, discussions, seminars, lectures

Anatomy & Physiology Astronomy Computer Programming Geology Hydrology Hypermedia Physics Upper Level Mathematics 160 S TUDENTS

MATH, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Interdisciplinary & multidisciplinary science program Explore “how science is done,” learn how science differs from other ways of knowing, appreciate the impact of science on personal understanding of the world, see how science affects the larger society Work in small groups, identify research or field projects, design strategies to complete projects Shared science colloquia Study/discuss topics in the philosophy of science and the interplay between science and society

MEDICINE & HEALTH Sciences 30 S TUDENTS Biology Chemistry Computer Science Applications Environmental Science Forensics Medicine Physics

Examine relationship among research in life sciences, clinical practices and treatment in medicine Work in mentoring teams Emphasis on the multidisciplinary nature of medicine Academically challenging lectures Thought provoking clinical and research experiences Career and personal development seminars *must have access to a personal computer during Governor’s School Medicine & HEALTH Sciences

Agriculture 100 S TUDENTS Agribusiness Biotechnology Genetic Engineering Environmental Science & its implications International Trade Resource Management

Agriculture An interdisciplinary curriculum of issues, topics and challenges pertinent to agriculture in its broadest sense Use of field experiences to investigate and research topics related to environmental impact, resource management, biotechnology, political/economic implications of domestic and international trade and the nature and structures of support systems within agribusiness Field based research using innovative equipment, laboratories and field sites Small group and individual investigations

Langley Research Center *****must be 16 years old***** *must have access to a personal computer during Governor’s School Mentored by a NASA scientist or engineer in one of the following areas: Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science-Advanced Materials Science NASA/NIA Mentorship

Marine Science—VIMS Mentorship Works closely with small team of graduate students & technicians Assigned to a specific project Biological, Chemical, Geological & physical oceanography Wetlands Ecology Fisheries Science Coastal Law Marine Resource Management & advisory services 6 students *must have access to a personal computer during Governor’s School

Essay (assigned topic; words, 2 pages, double spaced, 12 point font) Essay topic depends on the program Top 10% of class OR 90 th percentile & above on standardized tests (PSAT, SAT, Stanford…) Academic Governor’s School Criteria AND

Academic Governor’s School Evaluation Activities/Research/Honors18 pts Essay24 pts Teacher recommendations26 pts Aptitude & Achievement32 pts Standardized test scores Grades Course difficulty Early College Scholars Agreement Total Score100 pts

Remember the Date October 15-December 12—Obtain application documents & guidelines December 5—Last day to submit Intent to Apply to Mr. Cavendar in Room 1805 or you may also indicate your intent by ing him at December 12—Request teachers recommendations by this date. Submit the teacher request sheet to Mr, Cavendar (this lets him know which teachers you asked). December TBD—“After-School Workshops” for students to work on applications and to have applications questions answered.

Remember the Date January 5—Academic applications DUE. Academic teacher recommendations DUE. January TBD—Testing (as needed). You will be notified if testing is necessary. February—County notification of application status (The county can send 25 Agriculture & 50 other academic applications) April—State notification of application status

Visual & Performing Arts Vocal Music Instrumental Music Theatre Visual Art Dance 200 S TUDENTS

Visual & Performing Arts A focus on process oriented goals Not a conservatory Interdisciplinary courses that stimulate thinking of art related topics & on the humanities as they relate to the arts

Visual & Performing Arts STATEWIDE TOTALS Instrumental Music55-60 students Vocal Music20-25 students Visual Art45-50 students Dance20-25 students Theater45-50 students

Visual & Performing Arts 10 th or 11 th grader AND 80 th percentile on recent standardized tests (Stanford 9, PSAT, SAT) OR “C” Average for last grade completed OR a letter of commendation from a teacher explaining unusual circumstances

Visual & Performing Arts Audition (probably on county level; definitely at state level) AND Recommendation by visual &/or performing arts teachers/professionals AND Genuine interest, mature, self-disciplined

Visual & Performing Arts Activities/honors 9 pts Training/experience (6 pts) Honors/recognitions (3 pts) Adjudication 72 pts *vocal musicians: must have an accompanist Teacher Evaluations 19 pts Rating scale (26÷2) Narratives (6X2) Teacher Total (13+6) Statement of Interest 5 pts Total possible Score 105 pts

Visual & Performing Arts IMPORTANT DATES October 24Preliminary Application DUE to Ms. Wesselhoft 1121 Nov 05PWC Auditions (Woodbridge SHS) November Arts nominees notified; instructions/ full application DecemberArts candidates notified of state adjudication Jan. 10Arts Adjudication – Shenandoah University Jan. 12Final Arts applications DUE (Ms. Wesselhoft) Mid AprilLetters of Invitation to attend 2015 VPA Governor’s School at Radford University