2009
Amherst summer science program July
26 – August 15 at Amherst College LINK
to SSP09
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Dr. Ampiah-Bonney and tutor set up lab 2009 Program DescriptionThree Weeks. The Amherst Summer Science Program offers three weeks of Amherst-level math and science. Math. Students have daily calculus classes for all three weeks, including homework and exams. Prof. Greg Call, Dean of Faculty Science. Each week features a different science course: Physiology, Chemistry, and Psychology. Writing. In addition to a week-long writing seminar with Prof. Jyl Gentzler, we will have later topics and speakers. Studying in the Q Center (with A/C) Should you consider summer
science?
SSP is aimed at incoming with a strong interest in science, math or premedical study to motivate them to spend part of their summer in class. First priority (in general) will be given to students with weaker calculus or science preparation. Typical SSP students are: · premedical students who want to get a sense of how demanding the science and calculus requirements are, · students concerned about how they perform on high-stakes math and science exams, · students who attended high schools with uneven quality or requirements in science and math courses. |
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 and accessible office hours · Advising for premedical, math and science · An introduction to many of Amherst’s academic resources · Research and internship information, 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. Prof. O'Hara and Amherst alums meet with SSP at Yale 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. Need more
Information?
Contact Jennifer Innes, SSP Coordinator and Director for the Moss Quantitative Center SSP
tutors for 2009: Kimona Cameron, SSP08 participant Daniele Cole, SSP08 participant Participants in SSP09 (Final) Ms. Noella Curiel Hugo, OK Ms. Krystal English Richardson, TX Ms. Esther Fevrier Queens Village, NY Ms. Amalia Gonzalez Houston, TX Ms. Millicent Gordon Canutillo, TX Ms. Taina Jean-Louis Miami, FL Ms. Tamara Joseph Brooklyn, NY Mr. Daniel Keolasy Fullerton, CA Mr. Christopher Lewis Inglewood, CA Mr. Landrus Lewis Jr. Pennsauken, NJ Ms. Jade McKnight Pasadena, CA Mr. Akeem Mercury Acton, MA Mr. Steven Santos Revere, MA Ms. Antoineen White Detroit, MI |
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Dorm for this summer: Williston (doubles in freshman dorm on quad)Circles are
the Valentine Dining Hall, Merrill Science Center and Williston Hall.
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