Discovery Approach To Science
EnHancement
Program for Talented High School Students
Illinois Institute of Technology
DASH Program Goals
The aim of DASH is to motivate and prepare students for careers in science and engineering through a discovery process of learning and achievement. Students spend two weeks exploring the physical concepts regarding the relationship between acceleration, velocity, and distance.
During the second two weeks, students are introduced to the world of engineering and manufacturing through the designing, building, and launching of model rockets.
Classroom sessions are complemented by hands-on experiments, computer assignments, and field trips, including a "Physics Day" at Great America Theme Park.
DASH
students take measurements at Great America
You Will...
...experience and discover scientific phenomena through lab experiments and lecture demonstrations by award winning IIT faculty and top IIT students.
...construct models for the phenomena on IIT's computer network, learn to use spreadsheet and presentation software, and surf the World Wide Web.
...design and construct model rockets.
...compete in exciting lunch time sports and events, go on interesting field trips, and make new friends who are also interested in science and engineering.
When and
Where?
July 2001
(exact dates
TBA)
9:30
AM to 3:00 PM
Monday through Friday
IIT Main Campus
Eligibility & Requirements:
*DASH is open to talented students who have completed 9th or 10th grade
and have an interest in science, engineering, or math. Minority students are
especially encouraged to apply.
*Students must have a B or better in their science and math courses and a
letter of recommendation from a science or math teacher.
*There is no cost to attend the program and participants may receive a
partial lunch stipend.
The Discovery Approach to Science
EnHancement (DASH) program is funded by the Illinois Institute of
Technology and various private foundations and government organizations.
How Do I Apply?
Click Here for Contact and Application Information
Comments from past DASH
participants:
"The DASH program has made me more interested in pursuing a college education."
"My new knowledge of physics and trigonometry will help me in high school."
"The teaching assistants are a credit to IIT...I thought I wouldn't have any fun this summer, but I have."
"I really enjoyed the rocket experiments, because not only did I learn a great deal, I also got on the news!"
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