Xavier University of Louisiana hosts excellent opportunities for pre-collegiate and college students during the summer. Below is a list of programs that will be operating during the summer of 2012.
I. PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMS
BP STEM Summer Institute
The BP STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Institute includes the Summer Science Academy “Star” Programs – MathStar, BioStar, and ChemStar -, the LEAP/Summer Scholars Program, and a new summer program in Computer Science.
1) Summer Science Academy “Star” Programs (Applications)
Objective: The Summer Science Academy offers three “STAR” programs for high school students who have an expressed interest in science careers. Each program introduces a content area to students BEFORE the student takes the course in high school. The programs are: MathStar - Algebra I (content); BioStar - Biology; and ChemStar - Chemistry. Campus housing is not available for the “STAR” programs.
Eligibility: For students taking Algebra I (MathStar), Biology I (BioStar), or Chemistry I (ChemStar) the next school year
For more information: Contact Dr. Timothy Glaude at (504) 520-5418, or via email xusummerscience@yahoo.com
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2) Louisiana Engineering Advancement Program (LEAP) / Summer Scholars Program
Objective: The Summer Scholars Program (SSP) is a competitive and intensive honors program designed to improve the analytical reasoning and verbal skills of students considering careers in engineering, mathematics or the sciences.
The curriculum includes:
- Math: Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II/Trigonometry
- Science: Physical Science, Biology, or Chemistry
- Engineering: Introduction to Engineering, Introduction to Civil Engineering
- Technology: Internet Technology, Multimedia technology
- English
- ACT and College prep seminars.
- Students will have one to two hours of homework assigned each day.
Number of Participants: 20 per grade level
Eligibility: Current High School students entering 9th, 10th or 11th grades
For more information: Please call 504-520-5411 or contact either Dr. Bryan Bilyeu via email at bbilyeu@xula.edu or Shalarma Davis via email at sdavis@xula.edu.
http://www.xula.edu/ddep/summer.php
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3) cpsc(at)xula.edu: Exploring Computer Science at XU
Objective: Xavier's Computer Science Department (CPSC) invites you to participate in our cpsc(at)xula.edu summer program. This summer's theme is "Computation is Important for Oil and Gas Exploration," so we'll have fun exploring geoscience challenges. We'll build and program Lego Mindstorm robots to search for oil; we'll create music and pictures to figure out how sound and images are used in the difficult search for oil and natural gas; we'll have professional scientists as guest speakers; we'll take a field trip to a BP oil exploration center; and we'll have competitions (and prizes) that showcase all that we've learned
When: June 4th - June 15th for half-days from 9:00am until noon.
Who: 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. All high school students are welcome. We look forward to exploring science with top students, typical students, funny students, nervous students, those interested in science, those not sure if they're interested in science, and even those who think they're not interested in science.
Cost: It's all free! Just come and have fun exploring science with us.
Application Process (by Tuesday, May 29, 2012): Email Dr. Edwards (aedwards@xula.edu <aedwards@xula.edu>). Your email must have your full name, your birthdate, the name of your high school, and your telephone number.
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British Petroleum Math & Science Initiative
Objective:The BP Math & Science Initiative is designed to reinforce math and science skills learned during the school year through concentrated studies and real-life applications during the summer program. The program will utilize hands-on modeling to provide an introduction to oil and gas disciplines as part of their curriculum.
Number of Participants: 30
Eligibility: All positions are currently filled.
For more information: Contact Dr. Timothy Glaude at 504-520-5418 or via email at tglaude@xula.edu
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Center of Excellence
Objective: The Summer Enrichment Program is a four-week session designed to grant a small group of high school students interested in pharmacy a broader perspective of the academic requirements and exposure to various career opportunities in pharmacy. The academic objective of the Summer Enrichment Program is to reinforce math and science concepts learned throughout the school year and introduce new content material. The program starts the first week of June and classes will be held Monday through Friday from 9:00a.m. -12:00p.m.
Number of Participants: 30
Eligibility: Current High School freshmen, sophomores, and juniors attending a school in the New Orleans metropolitan area.
For more information: Contact Laticia R. Barthe’ at (504) 520-5398.
http://www.xula.edu/cop/centers-coehighschool.php
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FMSTA Summer Program
Objective: FMSTA (Future Mathematics and Science Teacher Academy) is a worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based science and education program. FMSTA’s vision promotes and supports students, teachers and scientists to collaborate on inquiry-based investigations of the environment and the Earth system working in close partnership with NASA and NSF Earth’s environment.
Number of Participants/Eligibility: 100 local high school students (juniors and seniors)
For more information: Contact Dr. Rosalind Hale at 504-520-7536 or rhale@xula.edu
http://www.xula.edu/programs/fmsta.php
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STEM Scholars Summer Bridge Program
Objective: This five-week program is for incoming freshmen who are majoring in math, computer sciences, physics and engineering. They must be eligible to take Pre-calculus or Calculus. Students will receive college credit.
Number of Participants: 20
Eligibility: Incoming Xavier Freshmen
For more information: Contact Adrienne Hunter at 504-520-7646 or ahunter@xula.edu
http://www.xula.edu/programs/stem.php
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SOAR1 Program (Application)
Objective: The Stress On Analytical Reasoning (SOAR1) program prepares students in analytical reasoning and provides early exposure to science/health careers. A limited number of on-campus housing is available for SOAR1 participants living outside of the New Orleans Metropolitan Area.
Eligibility: Rising high school seniors
For more information: Contact Dr. Timothy Glaude at 504-520-5418 or xusummerscience@yahoo.com
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SuperScholar/EXCEL
Objective: SuperScholar/EXCEL is an intensive four-week residential summer enrichment program that is geared toward students who are interested in pursuing college degrees in the arts, humanities, social sciences and education. All participants will learn test-taking strategies that will enhance their performance on standardized tests. Participants will take non-credit courses in Quantitative Reasoning (Math), Critical Thinking/Writing, Speech/Debate, Philosophy and African-American History. All participants must live on campus.
Number of Participants: 80
Eligibility: Rising high school seniors
For more information:Contact Vernon K. Dunn, Program Assistant, at 504-520-5264 or excel@xula.edu
http://www.xula.edu/gradstar/SS-EXCEL.php
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Upward Bound
(Note: This is a year- long program that serves students from targeted high schools in New Orleans.)
Goal: Provide opportunities to selected high school students who want to pursue careers requiring postsecondary education.
Program Objectives:
- Academic Improvement on Standardized Test
- Project Retention
- Postsecondary Enrollment
- Postsecondary Persistence
Participants: 75 High School Students from targeted schools.
Number of Participants: 75
Eligibility: High School Students form targeted high schools
For more information: View our department website HERE or contact Mrs. Valerie Hicks at 504-520-7664 or vhicks1@xula.edu
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II. COLLEGIATE SUMMER PROGRAMS
Bard Urban Studies in New Orleans Program
Objective: The New Orleans Initiative is a partnership between Bard College and Xavier University. It offers a unique and highly-selective 8-week program in New Orleans. The program's 20 students will investigate notions of urbanism, ecology, and social policy, both in seminar style-classes and in demanding internships. Students will be expected to take two courses and intern up to 40 hours per week.
Number of Participants: 20 Bard students, 5 Xavier students
Eligibility: Bard & Xavier Undergraduates
For more information: Contact Dr. Kenneth Boutte at 504-520-5751 or kboutte@xula.edu
http://www.bard.edu/neworleans/study/
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Biomedical Scholar Summer Program (BSSP)
Objective: The BSSP provides the opportunity for very high ability students who intend to major in Biology (any major), Chemistry-Premed, or Psychology-Premed to complete one semester of Xavier's General Chemistry course (Chem 1010) the summer before enrolling at the University, thereby earning 3 hours of college credit. This 5-week program is for students who intend to pursue health and health-related careers. Program components include one 75-minute chemistry lecture by a member of XU's Chemistry faculty, a daily two-hour drill (recitation) class conducted by an upper-level science major, and a two-hour study hall conducted by groupleaders.
Number of Participants: 80
Eligibility: Participation by invitation only. Participants will be chosen from students who have applied for and achieved acceptance to Xavier in Biology, Chemistry Premed, or Psychology Premed
For more information: Contact QuoVadis Webster at 504-520-7437 or xupremed@yahoo.com
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PREM Summer Bridge
Objective: The main goal of the Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) is to enhance diversity in materials research and education by stimulating the development of formal, long-term, collaborative research and education partnerships between minority- serving colleges and universities and the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Materials Research (DMR)-supported centers and facilities. Students will create collaborative research groups in nanoscale imaging systems, including research on energy, magnetic assemblies, imaging force measurements, and polymorphic materials.
Number of Participants: 5 Xavier Students
Eligibility: Xavier Freshmen-Seniors
For more information: Contact Amy Billizon, at 504 520-5329 or via email abillizo@xula.edu
http://www.xula.edu/prem
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REU SITE: Getting Students Jazzed about Research at Xavier University of Louisiana
Objective: The Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates at Xavier University of Louisiana is a ten-week program for students interested in obtaining first research experience in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students will learn basic research skills and participate in ongoing research projects with both faculty and peer mentors. In addition, student will gain experience presenting their research in a variety of formats, culminating with a poster session at the end of the program.
Number of Participants: 8 participants
Eligibility: Current College Students (Freshman-Seniors), may be XU student or other University student; must me US citizen or permanent resident
For more information: Contact Program Director, Dr. Kathleen Morgan, at 504 520-5252 or via email kmmorgan@xula.edu or cur@xula.edu
http: //www.xula.edu/reu
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