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A GMU College of Science Summer Camp for Females of Color Underrepresented in STEM
F.O.C.U.S. is a one-week long summer camp for rising 6th, rising 7th, and
rising 8th graders. The camp, designed by the STEM Accelerator Program
(GMU), will expose middle school age females of color to a variety of
disciplines in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
including:
Biology Physics Mathematics Geography Geology Forensic Science Chemistry Design & Innovation Engineering STEAM, STEM-H
Throughout the week, the students will learn how to apply critical thinking
methods to fun and creative problem solving activities.
The Leadership and Entrepreneurship component of the camp will give
the students an opportunity to meet successful women who currently work
for leading organizations and/or own their own business.
If you are in need of a financial scholarship (full or partial), please indicate
that on your application. Limited scholarships are available so be sure to
submit your application by the scholarship deadline of April 21, 2014.
If you are interested in donating funds to the F.O.C.U.S. camp scholarship
fund, please visit www.fundly.com/FOCUS.
Camp Dates & Location
July 21-25, 2014 George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Fees:
Camp: $350 (9-3:30 pm)
Need aftercare?
Sign your student up
for the computer lab
(games, cyber security,
simulation, and more!)
after camp!
Optional Computer Lab:
$100/week (3:30-5 pm)
Scholarship Deadline:
April 21, 2014
Application Deadline (if
not applying for a scholarship):
May 5, 2014
How to Apply?
Visit www.girlsinspiredinc.org
to apply.
Space is limited to 25
girls so apply soon!
F.O.C.U.S. Stem Accelerator Program
College of Science George Mason University
MS 3F2, Fairfax,VA 22030
Phone: (571)-409-1709