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University of California. San Diego. Charles Tu , Ph.D., COSMOS Director/Associate Dean, UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering Becky Hames , COSMOS Assistant Director Adam Petersen, COSMOS Program Specialist Diane Lantz, Program Assistant.

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  1. University of California San Diego Charles Tu, Ph.D., COSMOS Director/Associate Dean, UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering Becky Hames, COSMOS Assistant Director Adam Petersen, COSMOS Program Specialist Diane Lantz, Program Assistant

  2. The U.S.ranks 48th in quality of mathematics and science education. (World Economic Forum) In 2000, the number of foreign students studying the physical sciences and engineering in U.S. graduate schools for the first time surpassed the number of U.S. students. The U.S. ranks 27th among developed nations in the proportion of college students receiving undergraduate degrees in science or engineering. The U.S. graduates more visual and performing arts majors than engineers. 78 percent of high school graduates did not meet the readiness benchmark levels for one or more entry-level college courses in mathematics, science, reading and English. (ACT College Readiness Report) Student Pipeline Issue in the US The “Gathering Storm” in the U.S. Bachelor's degrees conferred by degree-granting institutions in selected fields of study: 1997–98, 2002–03, and 2007–08 SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1997–98, 2002–03, and 2007–08 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, "Completions Survey" (IPEDS-C:97–98), and Fall 2003 and Fall 2008. SOURCE: Rising Above The Gathering Storm, Revisited: Rapidly Approaching Category 5, National Academies Press (2010)

  3. Goals of COSMOS • Motivate talented high school students • Excite students about math and science • Challenges beyond a regular classroom setting • Encourage students to continue in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) majors in college • Enhance the academic experience by participating in team projects and presentations • Experience the college environment • Learn about the UC experience

  4. Four COSMOS Sites • UC San Diego • UC Santa Cruz • UC Irvine • UC Davis • Program Information • Four-week residential program • UCSD, UCSC, UCD program dates: July 10 – August 6, 2011 • UCI: June 26 – July 23, 2011 • Tuition: $2,675 ($6,500 value) • Every CA student receives a $3,800+ scholarship • Financial assistance is available • Our students: • ~165 talented & motivated students • Rising 8th – 12th graders • Average overall unweighted cumulative GPA: 3.8 About COSMOS

  5. Academics • Curriculum beyond the typical high school experience • Work side-by-side with university faculty and researchers • “Hands-on” activities and work in university labs • Work in teams on Final Project • Field trips • College and Research Competition Information Sessions UCSD topics (or “clusters”) include: • Computers in Everyday Life • Engineering Design & Control of Kinetic Sculptures • Living Oceans & Global Climate Change • Earthquakes in Action • Bright Ideas: Light at Work • Exploring the Cosmos • Bioeng/Mechanical Eng: The Amazing Red Blood Cell • The Molecular Biology Revolution

  6. Discovery Lecture Series • Renowned scientists and engineers present on a wide range of research topics. • Focus on current research in the speaker's field • Designed to introduce students to a broad spectrum of subjects, expanding their learning outside of their cluster topics. • Presentations are held each Tuesday during the COSMOS program and are supported by the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2). • Webcasts of presentations are archived on the Calit2 website.

  7. Scientific Communication Course Taught by COSMOS “Teacher Fellows” (local high school teachers who are recruited and hired by UCSD COSMOS) Provides: • Improved study skills • Critical reading skills • Critical thinking skills • Effective writing skills • Successful presentation skills • Assistance in producing final project

  8. Awards and Opportunities • Extra UC application points • Gordon Leadership Awards • Awarded to one student from each cluster for recognition of outstanding leadership skills during the COSMOS program month. • Paid Summer Internships • Nobel Laureate Event 2010 UCSD COSMOS Gordon Leadership Awardees

  9. California Nobel Laureate Event COSMOS Students Present at the California Nobel Laureates’ Annual Reception & Dinner

  10. Residential Life Activities include: • Weekend Field Trips • COSMOlympics • Talent Show • Sports • Music • Quizmos • Movies • Crafts • Dances • Karaoke • And more!

  11. Generic Weekly Cluster Schedule – twofaculty, each teaching one cluster course Daily Schedule Sample Weekly Schedule

  12. Application Process • Applications are available online from February 1 – March 15, 2011 at http://www.ucop.edu/ or http://cosmos.ucsd.edu/ • Application fee: $30 (non-refundable) • Prerequisite requirements • Admission is competitive • Be thorough when writing your essays • You may apply only to one campus, but you can, and should, choose your top 3 clusters • Attending COSMOS provides you with extra consideration on your UC college application, but does not guarantee admission to a UC

  13. 1:1 Meeting Notes 1:1 Meeting Notes Application Tips • Submit ALL of your materials by March 15th deadline • Invest time & effort into your essays. Most applicants are fantastic students. Tell us why you should be admitted. What specifically sets you apart? • Teacher recommendations are very important. Give your teachers enough time to complete & submit. • For each cluster: Elaborate on why you would like to attend that cluster (100-250 words per cluster) • Short essays- answer ONE of the following in 200-300 words: • “What excites you about math/science, and why would you want to spend a month in COSMOS?” • “Describe a project or experience you worked on that furthered your interest in a specific math/science topic.” • Please take a look at our FAQ page on our website (http://cosmos.ucsd.edu/) for a better understanding of our program.

  14. COSMOS Statewide Coordinator Melina Duarte

  15. COSMOS Summer Staff • Mitchelle Greenlee • COSMOS Resident Dean • UCSD Marshall College Assistant Dean • Shirley Miranda • COSMOS 2007-2010 Teacher Fellow and Science Communication Curriculum Consultant • COSMOS Statewide Advisory Board Member • Morse High School Teacher • Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair Director

  16. Questions? Contact Information (858) 822-4361 cosmos@ucsd.edu http://cosmos.ucsd.edu/

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