Having trouble viewing this email?. Dear West Potomac Community— Happy New Year! We hope you are staying warm this weekend as winter weather has firmly established its presence and we enjoyed the first snow. This past week we noticed excitement among students and educators alike as we reunited after being away for over two weeks. There was a readiness to get back to the work we find meaningful, perhaps in part because we have but a few short weeks remaining in the second quarter and first semester. If you have not done so recently, now is a great time to log into SIS ParentVue and/or StudentVue to check your progress on recent assessments.
We encourage all students to make use of the Wolverine Time intervention period and our Monday and Thursday late bus days as we each finish the semester on a high note. This week students and educators enjoyed two major facilities enhancements that many labored mightily to achieve over break. Phase one of our Wolverine Green island project (brick and concrete work) is now complete. It’s opening delighted students with easier traffic flow from the Quander and Springbank buildings to Gunston.
In the months ahead, native plants and seating will be added and we will finish the outdoor classroom component of the project. Inside the building, three new science labs opened following a mini-renovation funded by FCPS this fall. The relocation of these classes from general spaces allowed us to move some math and history classes from our oldest trailers back into the building for the remainder of this year. We will next renovate those trailers. As our community manages the continued student growth on our campus, efforts to maximize space are indeed critical. The Fairfax County Public Schools FY2018-22 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes discussion of how urgent support (such as an addition) is to relieve overcrowding at WPHS.
The Fairfax County School Board will hold a public hearing on the CIP on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 6 p.m. At Jackson Middle School. Your interest and advocacy for WPHS, as appropriate, is certainly welcome. After visiting Sandburg Middle School last week, we kick off academic advising for current students by holding Curriculum Night on Monday, January 9, 2017. We thank the Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) for yielding its monthly meeting time to support this essential outreach event and look forward to seeing you all there.
It is a great time to be a West Potomac Wolverine! Sincerely, Alexander B. Case Principal. School News Dance Team Stars Shine Congratulations to Grace Merkli and Anna Rizzi. They were chosen as Universal Dance Association (UDA) All Americans and represented the West Potomac Dance Team in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. Congratulations also to Victoria Rulapaugh for being chosen as UDA All American. Victoria represented the West Potomac Dance Team in the London New Year's Day Parade.
All Night Grad Committee Meeting: January 17 There will be an All Night Grad meeting Tuesday, January 17, at 7:00 pm in the College & Career Center. You do not have to be a parent of a senior to be on the committee. Please join us! Night of the Living Dead at WPHS Beyond the Page Theatre Company returns this iconic thriller to West Potomac. The story follows characters Ben, Barbra and five others trapped in a rural farmhouse in Western Pennsylvania, which is attacked by a large and growing group of unnamed 'living dead' monsters.
This performance is not for the faint of heart. It is a true horror film come to life. The show runs January 26, 27, 28, and February 2, 3, 4. College & Career Center (CCC) News Upcoming Events. February 7: GAP YEAR FAIR at George C. Marshall High School, 7-9:00 pm. Fair will offer the opportunity for interested students/parents to have face-to-face conversations with GAP YEAR program providers, trip leaders, advisors and GAP YEAR alumni.
March 14: Mark your calendars for the “College Planning Night for Juniors and Parents”. Panel of college admissions representatives will present information on the college admissions process, SAT/ACT tests, community college option and financial aid/scholarships. March 16: Military Service and ROTC Night, 6:30-8:00 pm, Edison High School. March 29: Northern Virginia Regional College Fair, 6:30-9:00 pm, EagleBank Arena (formerly the Patriot Center) on the George Mason University Fairfax Campus. March 29: Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Test (ASVAB) opportunity for WPHS juniors and seniors, 8:30 am, in the College & Career Center. Students must register to take the test. Financial Aid West Potomac High School Financial Aid Champion Now Available to assist in completing the 2017-2018 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS Profile.
Dale Schmidt is available to meet with students and parents/guardians throughout the year in the College & Career Center. You may also email Mr. Schmidt to schedule an appointment:.
Schmidt will be in the CCC from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm January 9, 11, 18, 23, 25 and 31. Scholarship Information Scholarship opportunities are available to FCPS students to review and apply for through Family Connection. Students can review and apply for scholarships by logging into Blackboard, Family Connection, Colleges Tab then Scholarship List bottom of page. This site is updated weekly and students are ENCOURAGED to review on a regular basis as deadline dates are critical. Did you know scholarships may be available through colleges and universities? Students searching for scholarships also need to review college websites for scholarship information.
Best practice is to look under Admissions and/or Financial Aid for each school. If you need help, please come to the College and Career center for assistance. Military Information Interested in a Military career after high school graduation? Military Services representatives will be available to speak with interested students during lunch blocks on the following days.
US Air Force: 1st Thursday of every month. US Army and VA Army National Guard: 2nd Thursday of every month. US Marine Corps: 1st Wednesday of every month. US Navy: 3rd Wednesday of every month Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship The Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program at George Mason University is accepting applications from high school and undergraduate students who would like to gain cutting-edge, hands-on research experience during the summer. The application is available online.
Opportunities are available at Mason’s Science and Technology and Fairfax campuses as well as select off-site locations. Students 16 years or older by June 26, 2017, are eligible to apply. This includes seniors regardless of their future undergraduate institution. Applications are due February 5, 2017. Activities News West Potomac Sports January 9-14: Basketball Girls (JV, V) Tue, 1/10 @ Mount Vernon.Double Header + JV Team, 4:30/5:45 Girls (FR) Tue, 1/10 vs. Mount Vernon High School, 4:30 Girls (FR, JV, V) Fri, 1/13 @ Annandale High School, 4:30/5:45/7:15 Boys (FR, JV) Tue, 1/10 vs. Mount Vernon High School, 5:45/7:15 Boys (V) Tue, 1/10 @ Mount Vernon.Double Header, 7:15 Boys (FR, JV, V) Fri, 1/13 vs.
Annandale High School, 4:30/5:45/715 Boys (V) Sat, 1/14 @ Stonewall Jackson High School TBA Gymnastics Thu, 1/12 Quad Meet @ Falls Church High School, 6:30 Swim/Dive Fri, 1/13 Annandale HS @ Mount Vernon RECenter, 6:30 Indoor Track Fri, 1/13 Oakton, South County, Lake Braddock (TJ) 5:30 Wrestling JV Wrestling Mon, 1/9 Jamboree @ West Potomac High School, 6:00 Varsity Wrestling Wed, 1/11 Super Quad @ Annandale High School, 6:00 Varsity Wrestling Sat, 1/14 Tri Match @ Washington Lee High School, TBA For the most current news in West Potomac athletics, please check the. Parent Teacher Student Association Updates PTSA Meeting Update There will not be a general PTSA membership meeting in January. The next PTSA meeting is February 13, and the topic is Academic Advising/Graduation Requirements. Curriculum/Advanced Academic Presentation/Electives Fair: Monday, January 9 Don't miss the Curriculum/Advanced Academic Presentation/Electives Fair on Monday, January 9.
The 9th grade presentation takes place at 6:00 in the auditorium, and the 10th–12th grade presentation starts at 6:00 in the Kogelman Theater. The Electives Fair will begin at 7:00 after the grade break out sessions. Note, the Curriculum Night snow date: T ue., January 17, 6:30–9:00 pm. PTSA Directories Are Here The largest fundraiser for the PTSA is the printed school directories. Local community businesses have paid for advertising in this useful directory to support our school.
Please consider supporting them as they have committed to support us. In fact, tell them you saw their ad in the directory!
You will also find useful school and contact information. One directory will be delivered to the oldest student in your family through English classes starting Monday, January 9. Be sure to get your copy from your student. We'd like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Directory team that worked on this profitable fundraiser for the PTSA: Marilyn Aboff, Sheri Lapan, Sue Bernstein, Ilene Lewis and Rachel Ball.
Producing the directory is hard but valuable work – the funds raised allow the PTSA to do so much for our school and students. FCPS Calendar Reminders. Schools Closed on January 16 and January 20. End of Second Quarter: Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 FY 2018 Proposed Budget to Be Presented January 12 Interim Division Superintendent Steve Lockard will present the at the School Board meeting on January 12 at Jackson Middle School at 7 p.m. The School Board will be holding a budget work session on January 23, and a public hearing on the Proposed Budget on January 30, with additional hearings on January 31 and February 1 if needed.
Citizen Town Hall Meetings with School Board Rep Mt. Vernon School Board Representative Karen Corbett Sanders will be holding Citizen Town Hall Meetings this winter. These citizen town halls are to hear from community members about key issues facing our schools in Mt. Vernon and the school system. Please note the schedule change below; the January 9 town hall meeting has been rescheduled to January 24. Please plan on joining Karen at one of these sessions.
Tuesday, January 17 - 7:00 p.m. South County High School cafeteria Tuesday, January 24 - 7:00 p.m.
Saratoga Elementary School cafeteria. Fundraising Information Support WPHS Boys Soccer at Chipotle January 17 Let Chipotle do the cooking for you Tuesday, January 17. Order between 5:00 and 9:00 pm at Chipotle, 6770 Richmond Highway (Beacon Mall), and tell the cashier you’re supporting the fundraiser to have 50% of proceeds donated to West Potomac Boys Soccer. Live Music: WPHS Guitar Fundraiser at Primo January 30 West Potomac Guitar will be holding a restaurant fundraiser at Primo Restaurant on Monday, January 30, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The cost is $10 per person, cash only, for unlimited pizza and soda. Guitar students will be playing covers and original music for your dining pleasure. Wolverine Green Update The Wolverine Green outdoor classroom is ready. Construction began on November 28 and was 95% complete by New Year's Day. What remains to be done for Phase I is the installation of the tops for the wall seating and lighting. In our end of year Hail Mary pass to raise an additional $5,000, we met our goal.
Thank you to the many people who so generously donated. Contributions from last February at the Valentine's Day Dance through today total about $73,000. Plus, we have received 'In-Kind' donations that are valued at $25,000 so far. This has been an extraordinary example of our administration, WP families, WP PTSA, local business and the greater community coming together for a common goal: BUILD the Wolverine Green!
Our work is not done; now we need the GREEN on the Green. Planning for Phase II has already started. Water and electricity installation as well as a Virginia native habitat are in the works for this spring. West Potomac's Wolverine Green will have its first Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 22. Stay tuned for all the details.
Beyond the Page Zombie Camp In advance of our late-January production of Night of the Living Dead, our world-famous theatre department will host a Zombie Drama Camp for students in 3rd-8th grades on Saturday, January 7, from 10 am to 2 pm. Campers will sing, dance, and learn how to do hair and makeup at this fundraising event, which supports the hard-working WPHS theatre students performing at the Edinburgh, Scotland, Fringe Festival this summer. Zombie Camp cost is $50; $40 per additional siblings. Space is limited. Junior West Potomac Dance Team Forming Want to be part of the WestPo Dance Team but not yet in high school? Here's your chance! K - 6th graders can sign up now for the Winter Junior West Potomac Dance Team being formed for a two-day dance workshop Jan.
17 and 18, 4:30 - 6:00, held in the WestPo dance studio. Dancers will perform the following day, Jan. 19, at a varsity basketball game; 7:00 arrival time, game starts 7:30. Dancers will sit with the varsity dance team and dance with them at halftime! $40 fee includes workshop, T-shirt and admission to game for your dancer. To reserve a spot, please contact Heather.
Easiest Fundraisers Ever Did you know that you can help the West Potomac PTSA earn money simply by shopping at your favorite grocery and online stores? By taking a few minutes to register your accounts, the PTSA could earn hundreds of dollars to be used toward programs that benefit all of our kids. Here’s all the information you need:. Amazon Smile – Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the PTSA. Amazon Smile is the same as Amazon. Same products, same prices, same service. All you have to do it log into and designate West Potomac High PTSA as the group you would like to help and the school will start earning money. Just remember to log into AmazonSmile when you shop, instead of Amazon.com.
Giant A+ - Just log onto www.Giant.com/aplus to designate West Potomac, ID #02263, using your Giant Card or call the A+ Hotline at for assistance. If you registered in the past, please verify that West Potomac is still your designated school. Don’t forget to encourage your friends and family to register too. Harris Teeter - The next time you shop at Harris Teeter, give the cashier the West Potomac PTSA Account number 3602 and your VIC card will start earning money for the school. The PTSA will receive 5% of the purchase price of Harris Teeter brand prodcuts.
If you have any questions about these programs, please contact Monica Mulvihill.
Flashback to my spring break 2009. I was hanging out at a diner with my high school friends, when someone asked what we were all planning to do for the summer after our sophomore year. “I’m doing astrophysics research at the Museum of Natural History,” said one.
“I’m mentoring children in China,” said another. “I’m interning at The Colbert Report,” said a third.
As everyone answered except me, I started to freak out. What was I planning for the summer? I had no idea yet; it appeared that many of my cover letters and resumes had been sent into a vapid abyss (that is, the ones that hadn’t been rejected outright). But if you’re in that situation, relax.
A few weeks later, I managed to secure an awesome editorial internship at TWIST magazine. And with HC, in consultation with Salwa Muhammad, the assistant director of internships and service learning at Wellesley College, here to help, you can still do the same. Strategy 1: Follow-up with Previous Applications If you feel like you’ve been sending your applications into an abyss, it’s possible it’s because that’s exactly where they’ve been going. “I interned at Seventeen magazine last summer and didn't get the gig until Mothers' Day weekend,” says Jessica Goldstein, a student at the University of Pennsylvania. I applied in probably Feb. Or March, and never heard back. I sent them a follow-up in April and it turns out they never got my original application!” Feel free to follow-up over the phone with an employer you haven’t heard from after two weeks, says Muhammad.
“Make sure it doesn’t say no phone calls,” she warns. “Then they may automatically disqualify you if you call.” If it says no calls, shoot them a follow-up email instead. Strategy 2: Check Out Internship Search Engines So the deadlines at your dream companies have long since passed. But there are plenty of other places still hiring! So stop self-pitying your lack of summer plans and search for them. Check out a list of search engines Want one more? It’s only for non-profits, but that can be a plus this time of year, since non-profits oftentimes hire later in the year than for-profit companies.
Plus, Muhammad says that year-round they’ve usually got more postings than anywhere else. Strategy 3: Network Sometimes it’s not what you know but whom you know. Networking is often considered the most effective way to get a job or internship, and it can be especially useful when “official” internship programs are already full. How do you effectively network?
“Get any type of alum list,” from your school’s career or alumni center, suggests Muhammad, and find alums in your career field. “Set up informational interviews, learn more about their field, and how to get where they are. Learn more about their organization, and find out the most effective way to get into the field.” Don’t ask anyone you’ve just met directly for an internship; they might find it rude.
If you mention you’re searching for one they’ll take the hint and will offer opportunities if they want to. Strategy 4: Create Your Own Internship This is a strategy that works particularly well with non-profits, but could work with smaller businesses as well. Not every place has a specific internship program set up, but some are willing to take on interns if they volunteer. “If you know a particular non-profit or company you’re interested in, inquire and offer your services. They might create a position for you,” says Muhammad. Don’t have a favorite non-profit or company off-hand?
Muhammad suggests looking through lists of organizations at career fields, or seeing if your school has any lists of where students have previously interned. If you’re passionate about working at a particular company, send them an email telling them why you’re so passionate about what they do and explaining why your skill set will be a real asset to them this summer, and ask if they think they can put together an internship for you. Companies are usually eager to get additional capable help, especially if you’re willing to work unpaid! Strategy 5: Get Creative The truth is, you don’t necessarily actually NEED an internship for the summer.
You just need to do something. “An internship might not be in your best interest,” says Muhammad. “There are other ways to build up your resume, such as on or off campus jobs, or leadership positions. An internship is just about filling in that gap for the summer.” So, how do you fill that gap without an internship? “Volunteer to help organize an event in your city or town,” suggests Muhammad.
“Maybe put up an event yourself.” Also look into causes or campaigns you support; many will always accept volunteers. And if you want to make some cash and get a job or get ahead on credits and sign up for summer classes, those are both options that will be completely understandable to employers on your resume. “But if you’re just relaxing, it would be hard to justify that,” says Muhammad.
“Make the best use of the time and energy that you have.” Sources: Jessica Goldstein, Seventeen summer intern 2009 Salwa Muhammad, Assistant Director of Internships and Service Learning, Center for Work and Service, Wellesley College. Elana Altman adores alliteration, and thus is majoring in economics and minoring in English at Wellesley College, where she is a senior. At Wellesley, she’s co-editor-in-chief of Legenda, the yearbook, and has occasionally contributed to the monthly magazine Counterpoint and the weekly newspaper The Wellesley News.
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She’s originally from Glen Rock, NJ, which is 30 minutes from NYC and 15 minutes from 5 different malls. Currently, Elana's in Harrisburg, PA, where she’s a features intern for the Patriot-News.
She’s previously interned at The Record and TWIST magazine. After college, she is considering moving to Los Angeles to fulfill her lifelong dream of getting a tan, though she wouldn't mind a job either. Elana enjoys anything with coffee in it, cooking, a few good TV shows, and a few too many terrible ones.
Revenue $11,516,759 (2014) 'To advance a freer society by discovering and facilitating the development of talented, productive students, scholars, and other intellectuals who share an interest in liberty.' Website The Institute for Humane Studies ( IHS) is a that engages with students and professors throughout the United States. IHS offers educational and career programs, holds seminars and on-campus programs for university students, awards scholarships, provides mentoring and research grants for aspiring professors, and sponsors a collection of online videos. Founded by in 1961, the organization later began an association with and in 1985 moved to. The institute is currently located at 3434 Washington Blvd. On the campus of George Mason University. Contents.
History The Institute for Humane Studies was founded in 1961 in by F. Harper in order to promote peace, prosperity, and by fostering a greater understanding of human affairs and freedom. Initially serving as the secretary and treasurer, Harper became the Institute's president in 1966, a position he held until his death in 1973. Played a key role as speaker at IHS conferences in the 1970s, promoting. Following Harper in the role of president were Louis M.
Pdf to jpg online free. Spadaro and, who served as president from 1980 to 1989. From 1998 to 2000 graduate David C.
Nott, now with the, led the organization as president. The current president and CEO, Dr., served as provost and dean at from 2012 to 2016 and was previously the Elbert H. Neese Professor of Economics and associate dean. Her predecessor, served as president and CEO from 2001 to 2016 after serving as editor of. After beginning an association with George Mason University, Liggio, Walter Grinder, and moved the institute to Fairfax, Virginia in 1985. The organization is currently located on the George Mason University Arlington campus, along with sister organization the.
Organization and funding The institute's board of directors includes, David Humphreys, Scott Beaulier, Kristina Kendall, Ryan Stowers, and. IHS has received funding from a number of foundations, including the, the, the F.M. Kirby Foundation, the, the, the Ed Uihlein Family Foundation, the Ralph Smeed Private Memorial Foundation, the, the, the E.L. Craig Foundation, and the. In March 2012, in the midst of a legal dispute between Charles Koch and the that caused renewed scrutiny of Koch's political philanthropy, IHS's chief financial officer told the New York Times that Koch is 'a longtime and generous supporter of ours, but we’re not involved as a political organization.' Charles Koch donated a total of $12.4 million to the organization from 2008 to 2012.
The John William Pope Foundation has donated $2.1 million to the Institute since 1986. IHS fundraising appeals have been targeted to specific projects in the past. In 2011, signed a 10-page fundraising letter seeking gifts for the institute's Learn Liberty project, which IHS describes as a 'resource for exploring the ideas of a free society.' Programs Seminars. John Hasnas lecturing. Each summer, IHS runs several free, weekend-long summer seminars for university students from around the world. Seminars are interdisciplinary and include lectures on history, economics, philosophy, law, and political science.
Seminar themes include the value of property rights, peace, and. There are introductory and advanced seminars. IHS also runs weekend on-campus seminars during the academic year. IHS and co-sponsor the Advanced Topics in Liberty program, which is an invitation-only, discussion-based weekend conference series.
For graduate students pursuing academic careers, IHS sponsors an annual research colloquium, policy research seminars and invitation-only Career Development Seminars designed to help students 'land a job in academia, gain tenure, and contribute to the academic and intellectual conversation.' Scholarships and grants Each year IHS awards over $1 million in scholarships to students from universities around the world. Through its Humane Studies Fellowship program, IHS awards up to $15,000 in scholarships to graduate students embarking on 'liberty-advancing careers in ideas.' Each summer, through the Summer Graduate Research Fellowship, IHS gives $5,000 stipends to young academics 'to refine and complete a publishable scholarly article or thesis chapter that engages ideas within the classical liberal tradition.' The IHS PhD Scholarship awards $1,500 to 'students dedicated to developing, teaching, and applying the principles of a free society.'
Other various grants are awarded to graduate students and junior faculty to aid in their ability to present research or interview at academic or professional conferences. In the, Matthew Zwolinski wrote that IHS trains professors to expose students to libertarian ideas: 'IHS mentors graduate students through the process of finishing their classes and writing their dissertations. And it helps them find jobs. In the 50 years of its existence, IHS has put over 1,200 professors into classrooms across the country where they teach over a quarter of a million students each year. And those students are exposed to libertarian ideas not just in a 30-second advertisement or debate answer, but for an entire semester, rigorously and in depth.'
Online projects In 2010, IHS launched LearnLiberty.org, a website producing educational videos on ideas. The site's stated goals are “to provide a starting point for conversations on important questions: What is the nature of man and society?
What are the best ways to organize human society? What is the proper role for government?” Notable guest lecturers featured on Learn Liberty include of the and of. Internships Each summer, for more than 20 years, IHS hosted the Charles G.
Koch Summer Fellow Program. The program is now hosted by the.
The program ran for 10 weeks, and included a paid public policy internship with two career and policy seminars. Fellows were placed at one partner think tanks and policy organizations across the United States. IHS also ran a year-round journalism internship program that placed aspiring journalists at media companies and non-profit newsrooms, but both the journalism and policy internship programs have been discontinued.
Alum award Each year, IHS awards an alumnus of its programs with the Charles G. Koch Outstanding IHS Alum Award. The award is given in recognition of 'significant contributions to advancing liberty.' Past award winners include libertarian legal theorist and law professor; Kris Mauren, co-founder of the; law professor Todd Zywicki; Kristina Kendall, executive producer for; political science professor John Tomasi;, senior attorney at the; economist; John Hood, president of the; and David Schmidtz, a professor of philosophy and economics. References.
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Retrieved 29 December 2011. Quote: 'and he moved to transfer the bulk of the Volker funds to a new Institute for Humane Studies, which would expand the Volker concept and would provide a permanent home for libertarian fellowships, scholarship, conferences, and publications.' Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator. Retrieved 29 December 2011.
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Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO. The Institute for Humane Studies (IHS), founded by F.A. Harper in 1961 to promote libertarian scholarship. Retrieved 2016-07-06. The Encyclopedia of Libertarianism. Thousand Oaks, CA:;.
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Provided by Prince William County Every year, some of the nation’s leading high school and undergraduate scientists come to Prince William County to participate in George Mason University’s Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP). The program allows high school students to work alongside professors, graduate students and private sector researchers to advance their knowledge and understanding of a variety of scientific disciplines. Kelechi Nwanevu, left, a Forest Park High School rising senior, talks with Ruben Magni, a research affiliate at the Center for Applied Proteomics at George Mason University, during a gathering at the Hylton Performing Arts Center where the young researchers exhibited the work they did during George Mason University’s Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program. “This program showcases the type of intellectual inquiry we inspire in our young people,” said Corey Stewart, Chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. “It is a great opportunity for them to discover how communities such as ours are working internationally to apply science to everyday challenges.” The program, sponsored by George Mason University and a number of corporate and individual donors, is aimed at giving budding scientists the chance to get hands-on experience with scientific research, said Amy VanMeter, a research specialist at the Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine at George Mason University. “The mission of the Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program is to give high school and undergraduate students real-world, hands-on research experiences. The students are paired with a mentor at George Mason University or at a collaborating institution to solve important science, technology, engineering or math problems,” said VanMeter, who is also the director of ASSIP.
The 85 program participants, representing 26 states and 42 high schools and universities, recently filled the stage of Merchant Hall at the Hylton Performing Arts Center displaying the results of their research and answering questions regarding their findings. Rob Cressman, a physics professor at George Mason University, went to the exhibit to see the ASSIP students’ results. Cressman had the students defend their research and said defending their work was part-and-parcel of what the students should expect if they enter science fields. “They’re supposed to get the experience of research and part of the experience is having people give you a hard time about your work.” Cressman went on to say that the students he talked to did a good job. “The research is really good.
These students only have about a month to do this work, and it’s really impressive what they’ve been able to get done in that amount of time.”. Young scientists exhibit their research at George Mason University’s Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program. Nancy Trang, a Patriot High School graduate who is on her way to Howard University in Washington, D.C., said she was happy to have been in the program.
“I really liked being able to do actual research. It was really great to apply what we learned in the various classes in high school – not just science classes, but engineering classes and math classes – and see how it all fits together and see how scientists work in the real world. “ Trang’s project, titled Fast Movement Tracking Using Stereo Cameras, showed how motion could be tracked to learn about movement and improve muscle memory. Kelechi Nwanevu, a Forest Park High School rising senior, who attends the Governor’s School at Innovation Park at George Mason University, focused on defining “healthy individuals” by the fatty acids in their system through non-invasive methods. Nwanedu echoed Trang in his feelings about being part of ASSIP. “We got to work hands-on, on ongoing research at George Mason University. I found myself very thankful that the heads of the lab and PhD students and Master students would actually let high school students and undergraduates get their hands dirty in the lab instead of sitting and watching It was much harder than I expected it to be because I expected it to be more of watch-and-learn type of thing, but I got a lot of experience.” Ruben Magni, a research affiliate at the Center for Applied Proteomics at George Mason University, said the students did some solid research.
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“It’s not something you would find on the internet or some blog. It’s really based on data that young researchers were able to obtain using very complex techniques.” Visit the ASSIP for a complete list of the participating students. Sponsors of the program included: Prince William County Department of Economic Development, Thermo Fisher Scientific, 4-VA, Novant Health Foundation, U.S. Game and Inland Fisheries, Corning, ATCC, Micron Foundation, Beckman Coulter, Eppendorf, Dako and individual donors.
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