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Tian, Xiaoxi; Xie, Jinxing – Journal of Mathematics Education at Teachers College, 2013
The Summer Camp of Mathematical Modeling in China is a recently created experience designed to further Chinese students' academic pursuits in mathematical modeling. Students are given more than three months to research on a mathematical modeling project. Researchers and teams with outstanding projects are invited to the Summer Camp to present…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Summer Science Programs, Mathematical Models, Student Projects
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Gentile, James M. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1988
Describes a summer research program that stresses follow-up on activities, and presentation of data at symposia and lectures. Provides information on participants, activities, student evaluations of the experience, and benefits. (RT)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Experiential Learning, Program Descriptions
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Lanza, Janet; Smith, Garon C. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1988
Provides information on a program that seeks to increase the nation's supply of engineers and scientists by providing experiences with hands-on research. Describes activities, positive outcomes, and the evaluation of achievements. Concludes that participants and faculty members benefited from the experience. (RT)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Experiential Learning, Program Descriptions
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Williams, Theodore R.; Powell, David L. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1988
Explains a summer research program which is a part of a required junior and senior independent study program. Provides information on selection of applicants, activities, outcomes, and a list of names and student projects. (RT)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, College Science, Course Content
Martin, Jenni – Zip Lines: The Voice for Adventure Education, 1997
Describes the group dynamics, science discovery processes, and activities involved in building a raft at camp. The project used recycled products and required group cooperation; critical thinking about density, buoyancy, and balance; use of familiar resources in creative ways; and application of previously learned facts. (SAS)
Descriptors: Camping, Construction (Process), Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education
Stein, Jane – MOSAIC, 1980
Described are the Undergraduate Research Participation and Student-Originated Studies programs supported by the National Science Foundation. These summer programs offer undergraduate students firsthand research experiences in science and engineering. Students gain a better appreciation of the way science works and experiences in research…
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Research Design, Research Methodology
Boss, Suzie – Northwest Education, 2002
Idaho secondary students learn the scientific method through outdoor environmental projects related to water quality monitoring. A program trains teachers to design project-based learning and provides extensive followup support. Five-day summer workshops immerse teachers in the types of projects they will orchestrate with their own students.…
Descriptors: Active Learning, College School Cooperation, Cooperative Learning, Environmental Education