The information presented below pertains to the 2008 Summer College program. We're currently putting the finishing touches on our 2009 program and we'll update the Web site with this information by mid-December. If you would like to be notified when the site is updated, please join the Summer College e-mail announcement list.
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Junior/Senior · 3 weeks (July 13 - August 2) · 3 credits
This three-week CALS program combines the one-week program (see One-Week CALS Program description) with two additional weeks of in-depth, hands-on exploration.
Depending upon your expressed interests described in your essay, you’ll participate in an ongoing research project, and field trips with CALS faculty, alumni, and students.
You’ll also keep a research notebook and participate in morning and lunchtime discussions, sharing your research and career-exploration findings. At the end of the program, you’ll make a final presentation on your research project and exploration experiences.
This exciting program will help you strengthen your academic and research knowledge, earn additional college credits, and identify potential college and career goals.
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 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 002-LEC). This course meets Mondays through Fridays, 8:00 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
Throughout the weeks, you'll work with CALS faculty on current research projects, career exploration and engage in small group discussions.
Here’s what three CALS faculty members have to say about this program:
"Working with a high school student this past summer was a very enjoyable experience for me. Her enthusiasm and energy were infectious and the quality of her work was on par with most of my college undergraduates. We are continuing collaboration on the project we started last summer, the results of our work will be a reportable piece of research.” William Camp, Professor, Department of Education
"Our morning chats between students and faculty were illuminating and often full of amazement at the research they were involved in at Cornell.” Carole Rehkugler, Senior Lecturer, Microbiology
“It was a great pleasure for our entire research group to have such enthusiastic students join our lab. The curiosity of these students was utterly refreshing. The students soaked up every bit of information and the Cornell spirit of close faculty-student relationship is an aspect beyond science and knowledge which enriches the learning experience.” Christopher Johannes Lehmann, Professor, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
Required supplies
- USB flash drive
- Rain gear
- Long-sleeve shirt and pants
- Hat
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Closed-toe shoes
Recommended (not required)
- Laptop computer
- Digital camera
- Boots
Graduation
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University cordially invites you to join us to celebrate the CALS three-week program graduates of 2008! A poster-session, during which students will present their research to the Cornell community, and an informal ceremony will take place from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 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 at the ceremony, 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.