Summer Scholars Program

2014 Summer Scholars Program (MSC 1003) Miami University Office of Admission 301 South Campus Avenue Oxford OH 45056 USA

VISIT THE SUMMER SCHOLARS WEBSITE TO VIEW COMPLETE PROGRAM INFORMATION AND ACCESS THE ONLINE APPLICATION. APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1, 2014.

MiamiOH.edu/summerscholars summerscholars@MiamiOH.edu • 513-529-2531

SPEND TWO WEEKS THIS SUMMER AT ONE OF THE NATION’S TOP UNIVERSITIES.

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SUMMER SCHOLARS PROGRAM Session I: July 6 – July 18, 2014 • Session II: July 20 – Aug. 1, 2014

Learning never takes a vacation.

Through Miami’s Summer Scholars Program, you’ll work with an acclaimed professor and a small cohort of talented students to

Catch the brightest rays …

OF KNOWLEDGE.

investigate the subject area or issues you are passionate about.

We invite you to join other high-achieving students in an exclusive opportunity that will establish you as a leader in your area of study.

The Summer Scholars Program at Miami University is a two-week summer experience for accomplished high school students who will be juniors or seniors in the fall of 2014. The program provides students with the experiential learning opportunities that prepare them for college and future success: • Dive deeply into a specific academic topic, engage in hands-on learning activities, and forge relationships with influential Miami faculty members and experienced professionals in your chosen field.

• Gain a significant advantage in the college admission process by attending helpful seminars with admission experts.

• Connect with other elite high school students in an ideal college environment.

• Receive priority consideration for Miami merit scholarships and top undergraduate programs such as the University Academic Scholars Program.

1st Nationally among public universities for best teaching by U.S.News & World Report for four years in a row and in the top three overall, just after Dartmouth and Princeton and tied with William and Mary.

Learning never takes a vacation.

Through Miami’s Summer Scholars Program, you’ll work with an acclaimed professor and a small cohort of talented students to

Catch the brightest rays …

OF KNOWLEDGE.

investigate the subject area or issues you are passionate about.

We invite you to join other high-achieving students in an exclusive opportunity that will establish you as a leader in your area of study.

The Summer Scholars Program at Miami University is a two-week summer experience for accomplished high school students who will be juniors or seniors in the fall of 2014. The program provides students with the experiential learning opportunities that prepare them for college and future success: • Dive deeply into a specific academic topic, engage in hands-on learning activities, and forge relationships with influential Miami faculty members and experienced professionals in your chosen field.

• Gain a significant advantage in the college admission process by attending helpful seminars with admission experts.

• Connect with other elite high school students in an ideal college environment.

• Receive priority consideration for Miami merit scholarships and top undergraduate programs such as the University Academic Scholars Program.

1st Nationally among public universities for best teaching by U.S.News & World Report for four years in a row and in the top three overall, just after Dartmouth and Princeton and tied with William and Mary.

IN JUST TWO WEEKS,

you’ll learn more than you ever thought possible.

The Summer Scholars curriculum is built for active learners: students constructing their own knowledge through lively discussions, hands-on projects, and real-world experiences with our faculty. Choose an academic module that will help you explore one of your intellectual passions.

FIND A SUMMARY OF EACH MODULE AND COMPLETE PROGRAM DETAILS AT

MiamiOH.edu/summerscholars

Session 1: July 6 – 18 // Acting for the Stage: A Practical Approach // Adventures in Computing: Coding, “Making,” and Project Design

Session 2: July 20 – August 1 // Innovation and Social Impact Through Entrepreneurship

// The Art of Game Design

// Inside State and Local Government: Leadership and Public Affairs

// Beginning Design: Architecture and Interior Design

// Lost Cities and Civilizations: Archaeology and the Ancient World

// Game of Clones: Genetic Engineering in Society

// Molecular Gastronomy: The Chemistry of Food and Cooking

// Pathways to the Helping Professions // Search for a Cure: The Discovery of Novel Antibiotics // The United States in Conflict: The Meaning of War in America // Virtual Technology to Solve Real-World Problems

// The Business of Sport: The Real World of Sports Management

// Media and the Millennials: Journalism in Action

// Search for a Cure: The Discovery of Novel Antibiotics

// Engineering for Energy Efficiency and the Environment

// Miami Art Portfolio Studio: Creating a Compelling Portfolio for College Admission and a Career in Art

// The Summer Business Academy: Explorations into the Basics of Business

// Game of Clones: Genetic Engineering in Society // Health and How to Change the World

// Molecular Gastronomy: The Chemistry of Food and Cooking

// An Interactive Quest for Social Justice: Freedom Summer 1964

// Navigating the Dynamics of Nutrition and Dietetics

// The United States in Conflict: The Meaning of War in America // Video Gaming: 3-D Character Development

IN JUST TWO WEEKS,

you’ll learn more than you ever thought possible.

The Summer Scholars curriculum is built for active learners: students constructing their own knowledge through lively discussions, hands-on projects, and real-world experiences with our faculty. Choose an academic module that will help you explore one of your intellectual passions.

FIND A SUMMARY OF EACH MODULE AND COMPLETE PROGRAM DETAILS AT

MiamiOH.edu/summerscholars

Session 1: July 6 – 18 // Acting for the Stage: A Practical Approach // Adventures in Computing: Coding, “Making,” and Project Design

Session 2: July 20 – August 1 // Innovation and Social Impact Through Entrepreneurship

// The Art of Game Design

// Inside State and Local Government: Leadership and Public Affairs

// Beginning Design: Architecture and Interior Design

// Lost Cities and Civilizations: Archaeology and the Ancient World

// Game of Clones: Genetic Engineering in Society

// Molecular Gastronomy: The Chemistry of Food and Cooking

// Pathways to the Helping Professions // Search for a Cure: The Discovery of Novel Antibiotics // The United States in Conflict: The Meaning of War in America // Virtual Technology to Solve Real-World Problems

// The Business of Sport: The Real World of Sports Management

// Media and the Millennials: Journalism in Action

// Search for a Cure: The Discovery of Novel Antibiotics

// Engineering for Energy Efficiency and the Environment

// Miami Art Portfolio Studio: Creating a Compelling Portfolio for College Admission and a Career in Art

// The Summer Business Academy: Explorations into the Basics of Business

// Game of Clones: Genetic Engineering in Society // Health and How to Change the World

// Molecular Gastronomy: The Chemistry of Food and Cooking

// An Interactive Quest for Social Justice: Freedom Summer 1964

// Navigating the Dynamics of Nutrition and Dietetics

// The United States in Conflict: The Meaning of War in America // Video Gaming: 3-D Character Development

Make Connections

As a Summer Scholar, you’ll develop strong partnerships with leading researchers who can become the foundation of your academic and professional networks. Learn more about some of the instructors here and at MiamiOH.edu/summerscholars.

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1 BO BRINKMAN, Associate Professor and Graduate Director, Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Co-director, Miami University Augmented Reality Center, Ph.D., Computer Science, Princeton University ADVENTURES IN COMPUTING: CODING, “MAKING,” AND PROJECT DESIGN Dr. Brinkman works with students in computer science and graphic design, teaching them to develop high-impact augmented reality applications. He also focuses his work and teachings on exploring the social and ethical implications of computing and interactive media.

3 NISHANI FRAZIER, Assistant Professor of History; Affiliate of the Black World Studies Program, Miami University Heanon Wilkins Fellow; National Endowment for the Humanities grant recipient, Ph.D., Columbia University AN INTERACTIVE QUEST FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE: FREEDOM SUMMER 1964 Dr. Frazier’s teaching and research interests include American history, African-American history, and the 1960s. Her current book project examines the philosophical evolution of the Cleveland chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality.

Get a leg up on the college competition.

4 NICOLE JOHNDROW, Adjunct Professor, Department of Theatre ACTING FOR THE STAGE: A PRACTICAL APPROACH A New York City musical theatre actress and cabaret performer, Johndrow’s theatrical credits include the National Tour of Cats and the off-Broadway musical revue Back In Pictures. She has most recently been seen on stage starring in her one-woman, critically acclaimed autobiographical show, Mixtape Confessions: The Diary of a Teenage Optimist.

JAY SMART, Associate Professor of Psychology, Ph.D., Experimental Psychology, University of Cincinnati VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY TO SOLVE REAL WORLD PROBLEMS One of Dr. Smart’s primary research and teaching interests is ergonomics—specifically, the exploration of human motor control and psychological issues concerning the use and design of virtual environments.

Through informative seminars packed with inside tips from experts, you’ll learn to navigate the college application process and gain a competitive edge on scholarships and financial aid. Sessions include: // Admission 101: Insider’s Guide to the College Application Process // Application Essay-Writing Workshop // Introduction to Financial Aid and Scholarships // ACT/SAT Test Preparation: How to Boost Your Scores // Finding the Right Fit: How to Choose the Best College for You

MIAMI IS AMONG A SELECT GROUP OF UNIVERSITIES IN THE NATION TO HAVE PRODUCED A

Rhodes, Truman, & Goldwater Scholar IN THE SAME ACADEMIC YEAR.

Make Connections

As a Summer Scholar, you’ll develop strong partnerships with leading researchers who can become the foundation of your academic and professional networks. Learn more about some of the instructors here and at MiamiOH.edu/summerscholars.

2

1 BO BRINKMAN, Associate Professor and Graduate Director, Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Co-director, Miami University Augmented Reality Center, Ph.D., Computer Science, Princeton University ADVENTURES IN COMPUTING: CODING, “MAKING,” AND PROJECT DESIGN Dr. Brinkman works with students in computer science and graphic design, teaching them to develop high-impact augmented reality applications. He also focuses his work and teachings on exploring the social and ethical implications of computing and interactive media.

3 NISHANI FRAZIER, Assistant Professor of History; Affiliate of the Black World Studies Program, Miami University Heanon Wilkins Fellow; National Endowment for the Humanities grant recipient, Ph.D., Columbia University AN INTERACTIVE QUEST FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE: FREEDOM SUMMER 1964 Dr. Frazier’s teaching and research interests include American history, African-American history, and the 1960s. Her current book project examines the philosophical evolution of the Cleveland chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality.

Get a leg up on the college competition.

4 NICOLE JOHNDROW, Adjunct Professor, Department of Theatre ACTING FOR THE STAGE: A PRACTICAL APPROACH A New York City musical theatre actress and cabaret performer, Johndrow’s theatrical credits include the National Tour of Cats and the off-Broadway musical revue Back In Pictures. She has most recently been seen on stage starring in her one-woman, critically acclaimed autobiographical show, Mixtape Confessions: The Diary of a Teenage Optimist.

JAY SMART, Associate Professor of Psychology, Ph.D., Experimental Psychology, University of Cincinnati VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY TO SOLVE REAL WORLD PROBLEMS One of Dr. Smart’s primary research and teaching interests is ergonomics—specifically, the exploration of human motor control and psychological issues concerning the use and design of virtual environments.

Through informative seminars packed with inside tips from experts, you’ll learn to navigate the college application process and gain a competitive edge on scholarships and financial aid. Sessions include: // Admission 101: Insider’s Guide to the College Application Process // Application Essay-Writing Workshop // Introduction to Financial Aid and Scholarships // ACT/SAT Test Preparation: How to Boost Your Scores // Finding the Right Fit: How to Choose the Best College for You

MIAMI IS AMONG A SELECT GROUP OF UNIVERSITIES IN THE NATION TO HAVE PRODUCED A

Rhodes, Truman, & Goldwater Scholar IN THE SAME ACADEMIC YEAR.

College like you’ve always imagined.

Our program is designed as a complete living-learning experience. You’ll live with other Summer Scholars in a residence hall with a head adviser and an experienced staff of student counselors. Rooms are air-conditioned, Wi-Fi accessible, and furnished with beds, desks, dressers, and a refrigerator. You will eat in our award-winning dining halls and experience campus facilities such as our libraries, Armstrong Student Center, and Goggin Ice Center.

#BestSummerEver.

A busy social calendar will ensure that you’ll have fun outside of your academic module, too. Trips to Kings Island amusement park, a Cincinnati Reds game, and other activities – from broomball to outdoor concerts – will help you get to know your fellow Summer Scholars.

College like you’ve always imagined.

Our program is designed as a complete living-learning experience. You’ll live with other Summer Scholars in a residence hall with a head adviser and an experienced staff of student counselors. Rooms are air-conditioned, Wi-Fi accessible, and furnished with beds, desks, dressers, and a refrigerator. You will eat in our award-winning dining halls and experience campus facilities such as our libraries, Armstrong Student Center, and Goggin Ice Center.

#BestSummerEver.

A busy social calendar will ensure that you’ll have fun outside of your academic module, too. Trips to Kings Island amusement park, a Cincinnati Reds game, and other activities – from broomball to outdoor concerts – will help you get to know your fellow Summer Scholars.

Who qualifies?

Apply now.

To be eligible, you must:

Access the Summer Scholars Application at MiamiOH.edu/summerscholars.

• Complete your sophomore or junior year of high school by June 30, 2014, and not graduate before January 2015.

• Have a high school grade point average (in most cases) of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or rank in the top 10 percent of your class.

Plan ahead.

Summer Scholars Enrollment Fee:

$350 (due at time of confirmation)

Summer Scholars Program Fee:

$1,000

Total Program Costs*:

$1,350

* Total program fee is all-inclusive and covers the cost of all instructional fees and materials, room and board (including all meals), daily scheduled activities, and transportation and admission to all weekend events.

• Complete your online application by May 1, 2014.

• Have your high school counselor send your transcript, letter of recommendation, and a record of any college aptitude test (PLAN, PSAT, ACT, or SAT) to: Summer Scholars Program Office of Admission Miami University 301 S. Campus Ave. Oxford, OH 45056 • If English is not your native language, please submit your TOEFL scores or a letter from your English teacher certifying your English language skills. Please note that for nonnative English speakers, either a college aptitude test score or certification of English language skills is required – not both.

Rolling admission to the Summer Scholars Program begins April 1. If you are accepted, registration materials and housing forms will be mailed to you separately. Please note: academic module availability may vary based upon the date by which participants confirm their enrollment in the program.

Who qualifies?

Apply now.

To be eligible, you must:

Access the Summer Scholars Application at MiamiOH.edu/summerscholars.

• Complete your sophomore or junior year of high school by June 30, 2014, and not graduate before January 2015.

• Have a high school grade point average (in most cases) of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or rank in the top 10 percent of your class.

Plan ahead.

Summer Scholars Enrollment Fee:

$350 (due at time of confirmation)

Summer Scholars Program Fee:

$1,000

Total Program Costs*:

$1,350

* Total program fee is all-inclusive and covers the cost of all instructional fees and materials, room and board (including all meals), daily scheduled activities, and transportation and admission to all weekend events.

• Complete your online application by May 1, 2014.

• Have your high school counselor send your transcript, letter of recommendation, and a record of any college aptitude test (PLAN, PSAT, ACT, or SAT) to: Summer Scholars Program Office of Admission Miami University 301 S. Campus Ave. Oxford, OH 45056 • If English is not your native language, please submit your TOEFL scores or a letter from your English teacher certifying your English language skills. Please note that for nonnative English speakers, either a college aptitude test score or certification of English language skills is required – not both.

Rolling admission to the Summer Scholars Program begins April 1. If you are accepted, registration materials and housing forms will be mailed to you separately. Please note: academic module availability may vary based upon the date by which participants confirm their enrollment in the program.