What the heck is a gigawatt?
What does E=MC2 mean?
Who discovered physics?
Physics Day at Six Flags Great America may help high school students participating in IIT's summer program answer those questions and more when they apply their knowledge of velocity and acceleration to rides at the popular theme park.
High school students interested in computer science, engineering, physics and exciting field trips are encouraged to participate.
IIT will offer two programs this summer- the Discovery Approach to Science EnHancement (DASH) and the Early IDentification programs.
Through field trips and coursework, DASH students will explore the relationship between acceleration, velocity and distance.
Students will also learn the basics of engineering through the designing, building and launching of model rockets.
Prizes will be awarded for rockets that come closest to meeting performance specifications.
The aim of DASH is to motivate and prepare students for careers in science and engineering through a discovery process of learning and achievement.
According to IIT representative Cheryl Caplan, DASH is for students who have an interest in science, even if they're unsure about pursuing careers in science.
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When the program starts- Mondays through Thursdays- DASH students can expect lectures on math, computer science and how to use the Internet.
Fridays, however, will be reserved for field trips and workshops on time management and preparing for college. IIT's Early IDentification (EarlyID) program is academically rigorous and includes a math course for college credit and a computer science workshop.
Six afternoon sessions of the Early ID program will center around engineering and science concepts and feature hands-on, project-based learning.
Both programs will run July 5 to August 2, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be taught by IIT faculty.
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The programs are funded by the National Science Foundation through Access 2000 and private organizations. Students interested in DASH should have completed the 9th or 10th grades have a B or better in algebra and a letter of recommendation (not required) from their school.
Students interested in Early ID should have completed their junior year in high school, have a B or better in both algebra and trigonometry, be college-bound, have a strong interest in science and submit a letter of recommendation from their school.
IIT should receive all materials by June 27. Both programs are free to area minority students.
For details on admission requirements or to request an application, contact Cheryl Caplan at (312) 567-5216 or Professor Peter Johnson at (312) 567-3440.
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