Gov's Summer Prog 2004

Florida Atlantic University
Jacksonville University
North Florida Community College
South Florida Community College
University of Florida

Governor’s Summer

Program for Gifted

and High-Achieving

Students

The purpose of the Governor’s Summer Program is to

provide an opportunity for outstanding gifted and high-

achieving students to participate in and use the re-

sources of the universities and colleges in the State

of Florida.

Institutions of higher education, public or private,

submit proposals to provide day or residential sum-

mer programs for gifted and high-achieving students

entering grades 8-12.

Their aim is to utilize the academic strengths and

unique instructional resources of the sponsoring in-

stitution in order to provide learning experiences and

instructional resources not available in the secondary

education programs of participating students.

Information about programs selected for the

Governor’s Summer Program is sent to all 67 Florida

school districts to encourage the participation of out-

standing secondary students.

Grant Application

Program

Abstracts

2004

Direct all inquiries about specific programs to the contact person listed.

Brevard Community College

Astrochemistry: An Honors Approach to

General Chemistry

This fourteen day program, offered from June

28th to July 16th, 2004, will provide twenty high-

achieving and gifted Brevard County students in

grades 8-12 with intensive study and directed

practice in science. The advanced level study

will provide authentic learning experiences and

collaborative teamwork through discovery,

analysis, and experiential learning that stimu-

lates problem solving, interest, and preparation

for advanced science courses, while expanding

student interest in scientific careers. The

program examines chemical theories, principles,

and their connections with the application of

physics to astronomy. The interdisciplinary

study provides students with the foundations

required for advanced college study and, ulti-

mately, careers in science. Through dual enroll-

ment, students earn four hours of college credit

for science. Students receive a $250 stipend to

assist with transportation and other expenses.

Contact Person: Deborah McClinton

(321) 433-5647 or (321) 433-7135

Mailing Address: 3865 N. Wickham Rd. 7-347,

Melbourne, FL 32935

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Florida Atlantic University

Engineering Scholars’ Program

This day program, which is offered from June

14th to July 1st, 2004, provides dual-enrollment

in nanotechnology, web programming and

computer security, inventive problem solving,

and electronic design with operational amplifiers

for at least 80 high-achieving high school stu-

dents in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Faculty and staff experienced in working with

gifted students will utilize state-of-the-art Col-

lege of Engineering laboratories to provide

challenging educational opportunities typically

not available in high school to help students

develop their problem-solving skills and prepare

for future university studies. Team projects are

emphasized. Sunshine State Standards and

curriculum design modifications are incorpo-

rated. Students are responsible for transporta-

tion and lunches. Scholarships are available.

Contact Person: Dr. Maria M. Larrondo Petrie

(561) 297-3899

Mailing Address: College of Engineering, 777

Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991

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Florida Community College at Jacksonville

Technoart Camp

Forty-eight gifted and high-achieving students

entering grades 8-12 in Duval, Nassau, Clay, St.

Johns, and Putnam Counties are expected from

June 1st to July 9th, 2004, for this six-week day

camp. Students will learn computer game

design and development or robot engineering,

including robot design, construction, and pro-

gramming. Student cost is $900. Students may

earn seven college credits.

Contact Person: John Trifiletti

(904) 646-2378

Mailing Address: 11901 Beach Boulevard,

Jacksonville, FL 32246

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Hillsborough Community College

Aerospace Summer Academy

This day program, offered from June 7th to

18th, 2004, is designed for twenty four

Hillsborough County students in grades 9-12.

Students will complete 5 hours of dual instruc-

tion in a single-engine land aircraft and five

hours of observation flight in the same category

and class of aircraft, as well as 20 hours of

ground instruction, following established Federal

Aviation Administration guidelines. There is a

$25 registration fee.

Contact Person: Dr. Sharon E. Miller

(813) 253-7982

Mailing Address: 10414 E. Columbus Drive,

Tampa, FL 33619

Jacksonville University

Exploration of Contemporary Dance, Music,

Choreography and Performance

This day program, offered from May 24th to

June 5th, 2004, is for fifteen Duval County gifted

and talented students in grades 8-12 with low

socio-economic status. Participants will learn

contemporary dance technique, choreographic

devices, and creative processes within the

movement paradigm. A dance concert will be

presented on the campus. There are no costs to

students.

Contact Person: Cari Martin

(904) 256-7398

Mailing Address: 2800 University Boulevard

North, Jacksonville, FL 32211

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Lake Sumter Community College

Emerging Outbreaks and Public Health in

the 21st Century

This day program, offered from July 5th to 23rd,

2004, will challenge twenty-five gifted and high-

achieving students from Lake and Sumter

School Districts. Students will enter the world of

science, public health, and homeland security.

Experiments, research, lectures, and a trip to

the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

in Atlanta will provide students with a broad

foundation about pathogens, outbreaks, and the

social impact of public health issues. Partici-

pants will receive three college credits. Stu-

dents will incur costs for meals and incidentals

on the Atlanta trip.

Contact Person: Dr. Keti Venovski

(352) 243-5722

Mailing Address: 9501 US Hwy 441, Leesburg,

FL 34788

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North Florida Community College

North Florida Water Quality Services

This intensive two week day program, running

from June 7th to 18th, 2004, is designed for

thirty gifted and high-achieving students enter-

ing grades 10-12 in Hamilton, Jefferson,

Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor

counties. Special emphasis will be placed on

the inclusion of economically disadvantaged

and otherwise underserved students. Course

curriculum will involve biology/ecology and

chemistry with emphasis on how these disci-

plines can be used to explore water quality

issues and to formulate solutions. The curricu-

lum will provide students with opportunities to

explore career possibilities in the areas of study.

There is no cost for students.

Contact Person: K. Douglas Brown

(850) 973-1603

Mailing Address: 1000 Turner Davis Drive,

Madison, FL 32340

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South Florida Community College

Advanced Studies in Theater Arts

This dual-enrollment day program will accom-

modate twenty-five students in grades 9-12 from

July 5th to 23rd, 2004. Participants have the

opportunity to earn three hours of college credit

in an exciting, interactive environment. Course

work will involve a study of the progression of

modern and postmodern theatrical expression

and genres of performance, with a focus on

academic theories of acting and staging. Par-

ticipants will be expected to demonstrate their

acquisition of knowledge through creative,

multidisciplinary assignments and projects. A

number of field trips will be incorporated to

provide students with first-hand knowledge of

various genres of theatrical productions. There

are no costs to students.

Contact Person: Lindsay Byron

(863) 784-7422

Mailing Address: 600 West College Drive, Avon

Park, FL 33825

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University of Florida

Gator Lab

During this ten day program, offered from June

7th to 18th, June 21 to July 2, and again from

July 5th to 16th, 2004, seventy-five gifted and

high-ability eighth grade students (25

per session) will focus on

adaptation.

Participants will examine various

organisms, analyze adaptations to

environmental stressors, and explore

molecular adaptations via multi-

disciplinary approaches. Students will

research in authentic environments.

Through inquiry and cooperative

teaching/learning, students will use

the scientific method and technologies

to investigate and seek solutions to

real-world problems. Through

mentoring, students will begin to

realize career opportunities and

develop confidence to pursue chal-

lenging academic career pathways.

There is no cost to students.

Contact Person: Dr. Mary Jo Koroly

(352) 392-2310

Mailing Address: PO Box 112010

Gainesville, FL 32611-2010

Florida Department of Education

Jim Horne, Commissioner

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