The summer of 2011, UCU and the Faculty of Science offer prospective Science students an oppertuntiy to study topics from different but related fields of sciences and applications of science, engage in lab visits and small workshops as well as attend lectures on specialised areas of current research.
Preliminary ProgrammeMonday: Registration, General introduction UCU/UUTuesday: 1/2 day Life & 1/2 day Natural SciencesWednesday: lectures + excursionThursday: lab visits, social event in the cityFriday: 1/2 day module, farewell lunch
Period
04-07-2011 - 08-07-2011 (1 weeks)
Target group
Secondary school students in the Netherlands and across the world, both in international schools as well as ordinary secondary schools, with keen interest in Sciences. Students accepted to University College Utrecht (with a prospective major in Science), or to a BSc programme at the Faculty of Science for a start in September 2011 will also be invited to participate.
Course aim
The aim is to provide prospective Science students with a proper understanding on what the current developments in Sciences are, which open questions are addressed by modern research as well as how Science fits into the larger picture of society. (maximum number of participants: 35).
Credits
1.5 ECTS credits+ Certificate of Attendance
Course fee
EUR 495: Course + course materials + housing
Course leader
Dr G.W. Heil (UU) and prof dr J. Boonstra (UCU)
Scholarships
A limited number of (partial) fee-waivers is available. Please describe, in the motivation field in your application, the reasons for applying to the Utrecht Summer School in Science for Secondary School Students and how your participation will assist you.
Utrecht University
Address: PO BOX 80148
Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
E-mail: summerschool@uu.nl
Phone: 0031302534400
Science for Secondary School Students
