Dates/Time:
June 13 -17, 2004
Location:
Shippensburg University
Details:
Shippensburg University is proud to provide an interdisciplinary hands-on
science camp for 7th and 8th grade girls. You will get real-life experience
with computers and DNA fingerprinting for crime solving. The teams will
explore restrictive enzyme analysis of DNA and its use in forensics.
You will be mentored and instructed by female college science majors
and university science faculty. *Residential Camp*
Camp Directors:
Dr. Richard Stewart, Biology; Dr. Kay Williams, Geography/Earth Science
Other Faculty:
Dr. Cindy Elliott, immunologist; Dr. William Patrie, molecular biologist.
General information:
Transportation
This will provided by GEAR UP (Harrisburg School District).
Housing
Only two campers will be assigned to a room in a residence hall, conveniently
located on campus which includes 24-hour supervision. Sheets, pillow,
and a pillowcase are provided, however, you must bring your own blanket,
towels, and washcloths. Coin-operated washers and dryers are available
in the residence hall.
Key policy
Campers who do not turn in their room key at camp dismissal will be
subject to a lock change fee (ranging from $25 - $40) payable at departure.
For security reasons, lock changes must be made immediately before the
next group arrives. A key returned after check out is not permissible.
There will be no exceptions.
Health services
The university’s Etter Health Center, with a nurse on duty 24
hours a day, is available to any camper needing medical attention. A
certificate of health must be presented by each participant at camp
registration. A standard form will be sent to you upon acceptance. This
form does not require a physician’s examination or signature.
Shippensburg University is a coeducational multipurpose university in
south central Pennsylvania. It
is located 45 miles west of Harrisburg and 30 miles north of Gettysburg.
Founded in 1871, Shippensburg University is a member of the Pennsylvania
State System of Higher Education. It is a comprehensive, regional university
offering both graduate and undergraduate programs in three colleges:
Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education and Human Services.
Contact Information:
Becky Mercado
Shippensburg University GEAR UP Coordinator
College of Education & Human Services
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Tel: 717-477-1248
E-mail: rfmer@wharf.ship.edu
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