PGE/SEP: Afterschool and Summer Science Camps for Young Women

WSU将实施一个年轻女性的课后和暑期科学营计划，以确定什么类型和程度的接触是最有效的，以增加他们的理解，并在科学，数学和技术领域的兴趣。 为中学女生提出了三种类型的科学夏令营：为期八周的课后夏令营（每周两天）;为期一周的夏令营（每天六小时）;为期一周的住宿夏令营。 每个营地提供30小时的教学。 夏令营的主题是“科学在峰会上。“这个登山主题涵盖了许多与西北地区户外活动有关的科学、数学和技术领域。 营地由一名认证教师授课，由当地户外专家协助，并得到女性科学专业人员的支持。 一个辅导方案在营地体验后立即通过六个月的定期电子邮件联系将妇女专业人员和学生聚集在一起。 女孩们也可以通过CityLab的网站和CityLab的每月通讯与项目联系。 计划评估将确定内容材料的交付模式与强大的辅导计划相结合，是否会显著影响中学生对科学，数学和技术课程和经验的兴趣和意图。

WSU will implement a young women's afterschool and summer science camp program to determine what type and degree of contact is most effective in increasing their understanding of, and interest in, the areas of science, math and technology. Three types of science camps are proposed for middle school girls: eight-week afterschool camps (two days/week); week-long summer camps (six hours/day); and week-long residential summer camps. Each camp provides 30 hours of instruction. The theme of the camps in "Science at the Summit." This mountaineering theme covers many fields of science, mathematics and technology related to popular Northwest outdoor experiences. Camps are taught by a certified teacher, assisted by local outdoors experts, with support from women science professionals. A mentoring program brings together women professionals and students through regular E-mail contact over six-month period immediately following the camp experience. Girls also have program contact through CityLab's website and with CityLab's monthly newsletter. Program evaluation will determine whether or not the mode of delivery of content material, in combination with a strong mentoring program, significantly affects middle school student's interest in, and intent to pursue courses and experiences in science, math and technology.