Pre-college (Pre-engineering - Eight grade) summer Training in Science
Minority students in high schools avoid or lose interest in math and sciences due to lack of proper exposure in these areas in the middle schools. The proposed program is different from previous precollege programs offered at Jackson State University, and is thus, unique. It is designed for the eighth grade students who will be selected from low-income families but with the potential for success in math and natural sciences. The objective is to strengthen skills in science, mathematics and communication skills. The objective of this program is consistent with the school's educational experience continuum plan. The plan represents a vehicle for addressing the education and training of America's current and future scientific and technical work force. It focuses on activities which impact the pipeline from precollege science and mathematics awareness/preparation through collegiate discipline-specific training to innovative research/training careers. The plan fosters communication and collaboration among universities, government, industry, precollege educational entities and professional/community organizations to achieve excellence throughout our educational environments.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States); Jackson State Univ., MS (United States). School of Science and Technology
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- OSTI ID:
- 6705115
- Report Number(s):
- LA-SUB-93-91; ON: DE93008907
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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