Wednesday, September 19, 2012

High School Enrichment Opportunity

I have been so busy lately that I haven't had time to write but my inbox has been flooded with different opportunities that I should share.

Please consider passing on these opportunities to students of exceptional potential. Thank you.

Grade 12 Program, November 2012
Road Map to Research
November 14th - 16th, 2012
3 day program (Wednesday through Friday)

Application deadline: postmarked by October 9th, 2012

Expect an immersive, pre-university experience including an introduction to the art and science of reading academic papers, an opportunity to explore cutting-edge discoveries with professors, and the chance to engage with current student researchers.

Program fee: $250
Supervised overnight shared hotel accommodation: $180

Grade 11 Program, March 2013

Design Theme
March 11th - 15th, 2013
5 day program (Monday through Friday; dates may coincide with some school boards' March Break)

Application deadline: postmarked December 14, 2012

>From engineering and the environment to science fiction and virtual reality, students will spend a week exploring the theme of "Design" with a community of like-minded peers.

Program fee:$450                                                      Supervised overnight shared hotel accommodation: $300


Grade 10 Program, May 2013
The Theme of "Change"
May 12th - 16th, 2013
5 day program (Sunday through Thursday)

Application deadline: postmarked by March 1, 2013

Students will consider the perspectives of scientists, engineers, writers, philosophers, and others as they examine the theme of "Change".

Program fee: $450                                                      Supervised overnight shared residence accommodation: $120

Details for all programs: http://www.unlimited.uwaterloo.ca

Printable student handout available here: https://uwaterloo.ca/unlimited/sites/ca.unlimited/files/uploads/files/unlimitedonline2012_2013_0.pdf

Much appreciated,
Rae
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Rae Crossman
Program Director, Waterloo Unlimited
Centre for Knowledge Integration
University of Waterloo
EV1  Room 206
200 University Ave. West
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1
519-888-4567, ext. 35159
rae@unlimited.uwaterloo.ca

Waterloo Unlimited-- at the University of Waterloo-- a unique enrichment experience for high school students of exceptional potential. http://www.unlimited.uwaterloo.ca

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