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Applications Open Thursday for U.S. Naval Academy Summer Youth Programs
Applications accepted beginning Thursday.
United States Naval Academy is accepting applications for their Summer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Program.
Applications for the United States Naval Academy’s Summer Seminar program will open on Jan. 16th.
“These programs provide students in our district with great opportunities to learn important, high-quality skills from some of our nation’s best and brightest educators and leaders,” said U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson," D-St. Helena, in making the announcement. “I highly encourage all of those who are interested in STEM fields or the U.S. Naval Academy, to consider applying to these summer programs.”
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The Summer STEM program is designed for rising eighth-11th graders who are interested in pursuing education in the science, technology, engineering and math fields.
During the STEM program, students will be exposed to world-class lab facilities and have the opportunity to learn from some of the best college professors in the country. In addition, they will meet fellow students from across country, get to visit Annapolis, and experience the Naval Academy first-hand.
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SUMMER STEM SESSION DATES
Rising 8th & 9th Graders
June 2-7, 2014
Rising 10th Graders
June 9-14, 2014
Rising 11th Graders
June 16-20, 2014
The Summer Seminar program, designed for rising 12th graders, gives students the opportunity to find out if they have what it takes to be a midshipmen. The program allows students to experience the rigorous academics, physical challenges and student life at the Naval Academy. Summer Seminar is perfect for students who have no prior exposure to a service academy as well as those who are trying to decide if a service academy is right for them.
SUMMER SEMINAR SESSION DATES*
Session 1
May 31-June 5, 2014
Session 2
June 7-12, 2014
Session 3
June 14-19, 2014
*All sessions for rising 12th graders, applications open Jan. 16, 2014
For more information, please visit the U.S. Naval Academy’s website at http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/.
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