Welcome to the 2016 Women in Physics Camp! June 13 through June 17, 2016.
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APPLICATIONS MUST NOW BE DONE ONLINE. GO TO THE APPLICATION TAB FOR DETAILS. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 22nd, 2016!
For nearly a decade, the Women in Physics at the University of Texas at Dallas has hosted an annual summer camp for middle school and early high school girls from the DFW metroplex. We are pleased to announce that 2016 will be no exception!
Physics is all around us. From the simple act of kicking a soccer ball to exploring distant planets, physics helps us explain and understand our world. The WIP Physics Camp offers a science packed week, with topics that include mechanics, electromagnetism, rockets, optics, astronomy, engineering, planetary science and more!
During camp, students will work together in small teams under the guidance of a UTD Physics student and lead by a veteran camper (Team Leader) to investigate physics with hands-on projects. During the activities, the girls will be given numerous opportunities to use creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork as they explore the wonderful world of physics. Teams will engage in friendly competition to demonstrate how well they have learned to work together in collecting and analyzing data, an important part of any science or engineering career.
Throughout the camp, members of the Women in Physics, Science and Math Education Department, and Physics Department (all faculty and students at UTD) will serve as course instructors. Campers will also be guided by experienced girls returning as Team Leaders from previous years. A low instructor-to-student ratio ensures personalized attention for each camper.
For nearly a decade, the Women in Physics at the University of Texas at Dallas has hosted an annual summer camp for middle school and early high school girls from the DFW metroplex. We are pleased to announce that 2016 will be no exception!
Physics is all around us. From the simple act of kicking a soccer ball to exploring distant planets, physics helps us explain and understand our world. The WIP Physics Camp offers a science packed week, with topics that include mechanics, electromagnetism, rockets, optics, astronomy, engineering, planetary science and more!
During camp, students will work together in small teams under the guidance of a UTD Physics student and lead by a veteran camper (Team Leader) to investigate physics with hands-on projects. During the activities, the girls will be given numerous opportunities to use creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork as they explore the wonderful world of physics. Teams will engage in friendly competition to demonstrate how well they have learned to work together in collecting and analyzing data, an important part of any science or engineering career.
Throughout the camp, members of the Women in Physics, Science and Math Education Department, and Physics Department (all faculty and students at UTD) will serve as course instructors. Campers will also be guided by experienced girls returning as Team Leaders from previous years. A low instructor-to-student ratio ensures personalized attention for each camper.
So, you want to attend camp?
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Unfortunately, we can only accept a small number of girls per year. Rather than having a first-come-first-serve policy, potential campers are required to fill out an application, write a short essay about why they would like to attend camp, and have the recommendation form filled out by a science teacher.
Start by going here to the Applications and Forms page. You can also click on the link at the top of the page.
If you have any questions regarding camp or the application process, feel free to contact Preston Dozier, the camp director, at WIPPhysicsCamp@gmail.com!
Start by going here to the Applications and Forms page. You can also click on the link at the top of the page.
If you have any questions regarding camp or the application process, feel free to contact Preston Dozier, the camp director, at WIPPhysicsCamp@gmail.com!
