YSP: Science Adventure in Research and Career Exploration

9553530托马斯 费鲁姆学院将为33名进入8年级和9年级的学生启动为期3周的多学科生命科学青年学者项目。被选中的参与者将在科学方面具有很高的潜力或表现出的才能。学生们将参与一个关于溪流中树叶分解的研究项目。这个水上项目将发展生物学、化学、统计学和计算机使用方面的知识和技能。活动包括课堂教学，实地考察，动手实验室的经验，和学术生涯的建议。

9553530 Thomas Ferrum College will initiate a 3-week, summer residential, Young Scholars project in Multi-disciplinary Life Science for 33 students entering grades 8 and 9. The participants selected will be of high potential or demonstrated talent in science. The students will be involved in a research project on leaf decomposition in streams. This aquatic project will develop knowledge and skills in biology, chemistry, statistics, and computer use. Activities include classroom instruction, field trips, hands-on laboratory experiences, and academic career advising.