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Sophomore/Junior/Senior · 1 week (July 13 - July 19) · 1 credit
This program is a great opportunity to explore academic programs, careers, and research opportunities in Cornell’s world-class College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) while earning college credit.
During the week, you'll explore academic programs and career opportunities in each of CALS’s four priority areas:
- Agriculture and Food Sciences, including agribusiness and food industry management, animal science, food science, international agriculture, and plant sciences
- Environmental Sciences, including natural resources, earth systems, and environmental engineering
- Life Sciences, including atmospheric, biological, and nutritional sciences
- Applied Social Sciences, including development sociology, communication, information science, and business management
You'll also participate in lively discussions and programs led by CALS faculty, students, alumni, admissions, and career development staff, and:
- Explore CALS academic programs and resources
- Enjoy on- and off-campus exploration experiences
- Visit labs and research facilities
- Participate in team projects
- Write short papers
- Discover what college courses and experiences will help you prepare for a career in your area(s) of interest
Finally, you'll go on special campus tours, attend evening social events, and experience Cornell campus life. All of this takes place in a friendly, personalized academic environment.
For more information about CALS, visit the CALS Web site at www.cals.cornell.edu.
To be eligible for this program, you must have completed your sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school by June 2008.
Course
You'll be enrolled in College and Career Explorations in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (ALS 1100 001-LEC). This course meets Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Program leader
"I am a teacher by profession but when asked what I teach, my reply isn't merely my area of certification. Above all, I am a teacher of students. There is nothing more rewarding than providing opportunities for young people to experience something new. Whether students learn a new concept in agricultural science or they come to see the world around them in a new light—for me, fostering a love for learning in young people is the most rewarding experience of all."
Michele Sutton earned her Masters of Arts in Teaching from Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). She is an experienced agricultural and environmental science teacher, has taught in middle school, high school, and on the university level, and regularly networks with numerous departments at Cornell to provide students with opportunities to work with researchers. As a lecturer in CALS, Ms. Sutton has taught courses in the Cornell Teacher Education Program, served on the agricultural-science education faculty search committee, advised undergraduate students, and developed curriculum designed to integrate technology in the high school classroom. Her teaching skills have earned her numerous awards, including, most recently, the New York State Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the Year Award (2006) and the National Association of Agricultural Educators Ideas Unlimited Award (2005).
Faculty
Here's what a CALS professor and a teaching assistant (TA) have to say about this program:
"I especially enjoy the close interaction and exchange of ideas with CALS Summer College students on issues related to the agricultural and environmental sciences. It is a great experience not only for the students but faculty as well!" Antonio DiTommaso, Professor, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
"It has been extremely rewarding to be a TA for the CALS summer program for the past two summers and interact with students from all different backgrounds. It was great to be able to share with them how much I love Cornell, what college life and research are like, and my passion for my field of study." Kimberly Barbara Cuozzo, CALS Summer Program TA and ’06 graduate, Atmospheric Science
Required supplies
- USB flash drive
- Rain gear
- Long-sleeve shirt and pants
- Hat
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Closed-toe shoes
Graduation
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University cordially invites you to join us to celebrate the CALS one-week program graduates of 2008! The informal ceremony will take place from 2:00-3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2008 in the David L. Call Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall. Students will receive a certificate of completion and be able to take farewell photos with their friends and faculty. Note that attendance is not required, but is a nice way to conclude the program.
For directions, you can access a searchable map found on Cornell's "Maps" page. On the right-hand side, click on the link "Large Searchable Map." On the left-hand side--you may need to reduce the map size--click on "Search the Map." Enter "Kennedy Hall" in the search box located on the right-hand side of the map. Parking for Kennedy Hall is sometimes available along "Tower Road," located on the south side of Kennedy Hall. Overflow parking is also available in the parking garage. Enter "Parking Garage" in the search box.