University of California San Diego Charles 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 48 th 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 27 th 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 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 COSMOS

Four COSMOS Sites  Four COSMOS Sites  UC San Diego  UC Santa Cruz  UC Irvine  UC Davis Program Information  Program 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 8 th – 12 th graders  Average overall unweighted cumulative GPA: 3.8 About COSMOS

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: 1. Computers in Everyday Life 2. Engineering Design & Control of Kinetic Sculptures 3. Living Oceans & Global Climate Change 4. Earthquakes in Action 5. Bright Ideas: Light at Work 6. Exploring the Cosmos 7. Bioeng/Mechanical Eng: The Amazing Red Blood Cell 8. The Molecular Biology Revolution

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 Course

Awards and Opportunities Extra UC application points Extra UC application points Gordon Leadership Awards Gordon Leadership Awards Awarded to one student from each cluster for recognition of outstanding leadership skills during the COSMOS program month. Paid Summer Internships Paid Summer Internships Nobel Laureate Event Nobel Laureate Event 2010 UCSD COSMOS Gordon Leadership Awardees

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

Residential Life Activities include:  Weekend Field Trips  COSMOlympics  Talent Show  Sports  Music  Quizmos  Movies  Crafts  Dances  Karaoke  And more!

Daily Schedule Generic Weekly Cluster Schedule – two faculty, each teaching one cluster course MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY 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 Schedule

Application Process  Applications are available online from February 1 – March 15, 2011 at or  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 Tips  Submit ALL of your materials by March 15 th 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 ( words per cluster)  Short essays- answer ONE of the following in 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 ( for a better understanding of our program. 1:1 Meeting Notes

COSMOS Statewide Coordinator Melina Duarte

COSMOS Summer Staff Mitchelle GreenleeMitchelle Greenlee COSMOS Resident Dean UCSD Marshall College Assistant Dean Shirley MirandaShirley Miranda COSMOS Teacher Fellow and Science Communication Curriculum Consultant COSMOS Statewide Advisory Board Member Morse High School Teacher Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair Director

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