2017 Amherst summer science program July 23 – August 12 at Amherst College LINK to 2017 Summer Science Handbook

Prof. Rob Benedetto and SSP14 in Calculus class 2017 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. Gregory Call, Mathematics Prof. Robert Benedetto, Mathematics Dr. Danielle Benedetto, Mathematics Chemistry and Biology. Students have three weeks of Chemistry and Biology with laboratories. Dr. Richmond Ampiah-Bonney, Chemistry Dr. Julie Emerson, Biology Writing. Students have three weeks of a writing seminar in Bioethics. Prof. Jyl Gentzler, Philosophy and Director of the Writing Center This includes 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 medicine, biology, neuroscience or chemistry. Invitations are sent to first-generation college/first-generation US students and students from low-income backgrounds who might desire time to get comfortable on the campus, who want to get a sense of Amherst College science and calculus requirements, and who want the benefit of early advising.

Summer Science Offers: · A three-week introduction to Amherst calculus, science classes and laboratories, and writing seminar · 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 will be credited for a $1000 to their college account against their student income contribution (expected summer earnings or campus employment) in their freshman year. SSP14 in Chemistry lab with Dr. Ampiah-Bonney. 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 staff 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 2017: Alejandra Possu, SSP14 participant (Houston, TX) Biafra Okoronkwo, SSP16 participant (Columbia, MD) Marco Trevino, SSP16 participant (Edinburg, TX) Participants for SSP17: Ms. Ivieosa Aimufua, Woodland Hills, CA Mr. Jordan Andrews, Belleville, NJ Ms. Violet Bain, Seattle, WA Mr. William Balmer, Portland, OR Ms. Mariama-Alexis Camara, Dorchester Center, MA Mr. Carlos Jolley, Brooklyn, NY Ms. Mallory Kimbriel, Clarksville, AR Ms. Anisa Lacey, Memphis, TN Ms. Christianna Mariano, Chamblee, GA Mr. Jason Marshall, Chandler, AZ Mr. Ramses Ngachoki, Norwood, MA Mr. Kyle Nguyen, Santa Ana, CA Ms. Alison Ortiz Dimas, Mesa, AZ Ms. Tejia Pavao, Virginia Beach, VA Mr. Isiaha Price, Russellville, KY Mr. Damani Sama-Borbon, Phoenix, AZ Ms. Alicia Ugenti, Pelham, NY Ms. Kalley Wasson, Carmel, CA Dorm for this summer: King Dormitory (single rooms) Map of Campus With Valentine Dining Hall, Merrill Science Center and King Dormitory.