Trinity College

Clare Boothe Luce Math and Science Summer Camp at Trinity College
July 14- 25, 2003, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm daily



 

The Clare Boothe Luce Program stands alone as the single most significant source of private support for women in science, engineering and mathematics. A playwright, journalist, U.S. Ambassador to Italy, and Congresswoman, Clare Boothe Luce understood the obstacles many women face in their chosen professions. She sought "to encourage women to enter, study, graduate, and teach" in the sciences (including mathematics) and engineering. The Clare Boothe Luce Program is a significant source of scholarship funding for students at Trinity College.

The inaugural Clare Boothe Luce Math and Science Summer Camp will introduce young women to careers in the sciences using laboratory activities and other hands-on experiences. Select topics will be taught from subjects such as: Statistics; Cell Biology; Genetics; Microbiology, Environmental Science and Physics.

Photo of Trinity student in Science classWeek #1 Camp schedule

Monday - Thursday
Classroom Discussion #1
Classroom Discussion #2
Lunch
Lab Activity

Friday
Mini-session
Lunch
Stress-Buster Activity

Week #2 Camp schedule

Monday - Thursday
Lab Activity #1
Lab Activity #2
Lunch
Lab Activity

Friday
Mini-session
Closing Awards Ceremony

Students interested in attending the Clare Boothe Luce Math and Science Summer Camp must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Girls only

  • Rising high school juniors and seniors with a 3.0 cumulative GPA

  • Successful completion of Algebra and at least two of the following classes: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Health Science

  • Desire to pursue a career in math or science

The steps of the application process are as follows:

  • Complete and submit the application by June 20, 2003.

  • Submit a nomination or recommendation letter from a science or math teacher.

Review of applications will begin immediately after the deadline and applicants will be notified of a decision no later than two weeks after a completed application is received.

Other Important Camp Information

  • Lunch will be provided daily.

  • Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to Trinity College.

  • All students in the Clare Booth Luce Math and Science Summer Camp will have the opportunity to use the Trinity Center for Women and Girls in Sports, our new 83,000 square foot, state-of-the-art fitness complex free of charge. The Trinity Center houses a competition swimming pool, gymnasium with arena seating, weight room, dance studio, fitness center, walking track and locker rooms.

For additional information, please contact:

Dr. Beverly Smith-Franklin
Clare Boothe Luce Professor of Biology
202-884-9486
smith-franklinb@trinitydc.edu

Dr. Carolyn Bocian
Clare Boothe Luce Professor of Environmental Science
202-884-9473
bocianc@trinitydc.edu

Dr. Laurie Johnson
Clare Boothe Luce Professor of Mathematics
202-884-9207
johnsonla@trinitydc.edu



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