Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter Project SEE: Science and Everyday Experiences

Come ‘SEE’ how Science is used in Everyday Experiences for middle school students (6th, 7th and 8th graders)

December 1, 2016 Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends:

The North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., proudly introduces our program that is designed to get middle school students involved, excited, and motivated about science. The focus of the program is to show how every day experiences are indeed, miniature science experiments at work. The opportunity will help to increase students’ knowledge and understanding of Chemistry, Engineering and Mathematics with laboratory experiments, team challenges, and peer interactions that connect learning to everyday life.

In 2002, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with the AAAS Directorate for Education and Human Resources Programs, began developing and implementing the 5-year Science and Everyday Experiences (SEE) Initiative, an informal science education project funded by the National Science Foundation. The SEE Initiative helps parents and caregivers of African-American middle school aged children develop effective ways to support children's informal science and mathematics learning experiences. It is our belief that a memorable experience that involves active participation in exciting and challenging experiments, coupled with the development of mentor and peer relationships, has the potential to positively impact the future educational and career decisions of the students who participate in this program.

As this program heads into its eleventh year in existence, we look forward to having you and your family partner with us! Please see below for program details and dates, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

We hope to ‘SEE’ you at the kickoff!

Sincerely,

Pamela D. Pujo Rosalind A. Samuels Chapter President Project SEE Committee Chair Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter Project SEE: Science and Everyday Experiences

The Process: To be considered for a position in this program, all students must complete this application; submit a 1 page, typed, 12 pt Arial, double-spaced essay detailing how science is used everyda y ; a typed and signed letter of reference from a current science teacher and a copy of your most recent report card at the time of application. No incomplete applications will be considered. If student has previously attended other science camps, please indicate this in the essay. Candidates will be selected based on the strength of their essay, the letter of recommendation from the science teacher, and genuine interest in science beyond the classroom. The ideal student is one who shows promise in science, is a team player, and takes direction well.

The Cost: There is no cost/fees/tuition for any participants of the 2017 Project SEE Program.

The Location: University of Texas at Dallas 800 West Campbell Road Richardson, TX 75083 Chemistry Lab

Dates & Times: Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 8:00 am will be the Kickoff, Orientation, and Session 1. The remaining sessions will start two weeks later on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 9:00 am until noon. We will meet each consecutive Saturday until the finale on Sunday, February 26, 2017.

Activities: Each session will feature hands-on laboratory experiments in a college laboratory, lectures with professional scientists and challenge sessions that require students to apply science techniques and strategies.

Additional Information: This program is targeted and open for African-African middle school students who are not currently enrolled in or attend a home-school system program. All selected students are required to attend each consecutive weekly session for the duration of the 6-week session. Transportation is at the responsibility of the parent.

Contact Information: For any questions or concerns, please send us an email at [email protected]. Please insure that all required items are included for submission. Application Postmark/Submission Deadline: Friday, December 16, 20 1 6 . Mail completed application to:

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter Project SEE Committee Attention: Rosalind A. Samuels P.O. Box 830604 Richardson, Texas 75083-0604

Applications may be scanned and submitted via email by above deadline to: [email protected]

Please wait to hear of your acceptance and confirmation no later than January 3, 2017 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter Project SEE: Science and Everyday Experiences

NDSA Project SEE 2017 Science Camp Application

Please Type or Print All Responses Legibly

First Name Last Name

Mailing Address

Grade _ Name of school

School District

Currently enrolled in ______math course. Grade in this math course at the end of the 1st 6/9 weeks ______

Currently enrolled in ______science course. Grade in this science course at the end of the 1st 6/9 weeks ______

Parent/Guardian

Parent/Guardian email address (please print)

Telephone numbers that would be effective during the time your child will be in session

( ) - this is the work/home/cell number (please circle)

( ) - this is an alternate number work/home/cell number (please circle)

In case an emergency should arise and you are unavailable during the sessions, please phone

( ) - and ask for

Describe or list any special considerations or medical needs of your child.

How did you find out about this program?