2012 Amherst summer science program July 22 – August 11 at Amherst College LINK to last year’s 2010 Summer Science Handbook.htm

Dr. Ampiah-Bonney and 2010 tutor Ashley Soto set up lab 2012 Program Description Three Weeks. The Amherst Summer Science Program offers three weeks of Amherst-level math and science. Calculus. Students have daily calculus classes for all three weeks, including homework and exams. Prof. Greg Call, Dean of Faculty Prof. Rob Benedetto, Chair of Mathematics Science. Students have three weeks of Chemistry and Biology with laboratories. Dr. Richmond Ampiah-Bonney, Chemistry Prof. Stephen George, Manwell Family Professor of Life Sciences (Biology and Neuroscience) Writing. We will have a writing seminar in Bioethics with Prof. Jyl Gentzler (William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Philosophy, Associate Director of the Writing Center; Chair of Philosophy), and workshops and individual appointments with staff from the Amherst College Writing Center. Studying in the Q Center (with air conditioning) Should you consider summer science? SSP is aimed at incoming students with a strong interest in science, math or premedical study. First priority (in general) will be given to students with weaker high school preparation in calculus or the physical sciences and/or fewer resources to help prepare for college, and to help retain students from less traditional backgrounds in the sciences. Typical SSP students may be: · premedical students who want to get a sense of the science and calculus requirements and to receive placement advising, or · students concerned about how they perform on high-stakes math and science exams, or · students who attended high schools with uneven quality or requirements in science and math courses, or · students who are first-generation college students and may desire extra advising.

Summer Science Offers: · A three-week introduction to Amherst calculus and science classes and laboratories · An opportunity to get to know faculty with small classes, lunches and office hours · Advising for premedical, math and science · An introduction to many of Amherst’s academic resources · Information on research and internship opportunities, and a chance to talk to current science majors · A chance to make friends and meet the classmates who will share your fall courses Participation in the SSP is by invitation. Amherst College pays for travel, room and board, and program expenses. Students receive for a $1000 credit to replace earnings expectations in their freshman year. SSP09 invites the Summer Humanities students for an edible science demo. Information and Advising. Sessions with college deans, current students and faculty will provide information on course selection, pre-medical and science requirements and opportunities. Academic Resources. SSP student tutors live and work with the Summer Science students, and offer help during the evening study hall. Faculty are available during office hours; additional tutors and the director of the Moss Quantitative Center work closely with students. Camaraderie and Exploration. SSP isn’t all study and advising. Students have the opportunity to make new friends and explore the Amherst area. SSP tutors for 2012: Joyzel Acevedo, SSP10 participant Joelle Comrie, SSP10 participant Participants for SSP12 TBA Dorm for this summer: Williston (double rooms in freshman dorm on quad) Map of Campus Circles are the Valentine Dining Hall, Merrill Science Center and Williston Hall.