Imhotep Academy Spring Session – Genetics: Explorations of Heredity
Grade Level(s): 6th-8th
Date(s): February 6, 13, 20 & 27, 8:55 am to 11:30 am
Location: Virtual - Zoom Sessions
Cost: $150. Application fee is transferrable but nonrefundable.
Description: Imhotep Academy introduces under-represented students (African-Americans, Hispanic, Native Americans, female) to chemistry, mathematics, marine, earth, and atmospheric sciences, physics, and statistics through laboratory experiments, research projects, classroom instruction, and field trips. While teaching participants about the contributions of scientists and inventors from under-represented groups, Imhotep Academy builds self-confidence and self-esteem. Students in the Algebra Session rotate through three classes using Algebra as a tool for making sense of the world, solving problems, and modeling everyday numerical scenarios.
Session Theme: Middle school students will learn about genetic engineering processes, DNA modeling/applications, and genetic research used to treat diseases through hands-on investigations, mathematical models, and technology activities. Participants will explore careers within the field of genetics. All programming will take place in Zoom and Moodle.
Program Orientation: Thursday, January 28, 2021, at 6:30 pm.
Contact(s): Dr. Pamela O. Gilchrist, Director Kyran Anderson and Imhotep Academy, pogilchr@ncsu.edu
Application Deadline: Opens November 16, 2020 @ 5:00 AM Closes January 20, 2021 @ 11:59 PM