A Summer Program in Mathematics and Computer Science for Academically Oriented Students. Held in Washington, DC on June 24-July 26, 1991
Abstract
The 1991 summer intervention program in mathematics and computer science for academic oriented students was one of our most successful. The five- week program provided intensive and rigorous study for thirty-six mainly ninth and tenth grade students from the D.C. area. As in the previous nine years of the program, addressing the problems of the under-representation of minorities, especially Blacks and Hispanics in engineering, natural science, and other mathematics-based fields, was given a high priority. During the summer, the students most of whom are from the under represented groups were encouraged to strengthen their background in mathematics and to pursue careers in mathematics-based fields. They were also exposed to career opportunities in mathematics-based fields, and to how they should prepare themselves in high school to increase their career options by the time they reach college. The program faculty which has years of experience in teaching local minority students provided the encouragement and motivation, as well as, a carrying and supportive environment. The purpose of this project is to implement an intensive pre-college intervention program for academically talented students, mainly ninth and tenth grade students from the District of Columbia area, that is designed to increase their representation in mathematics-based careers. By offering the program at this grade level, the students are able to take more rigorous math courses while in high school.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 26, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA249139
Entities
People
- Bernis Barnes