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Department of Mathematics


Summer Academy in Science, Technology,
Engineering & Mathematics, 2016

Monday, June 20 - Friday, June 24, 8:00am - 3:00pm

for Elementary, Middle, and High School Students

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The Department of Mathematics at California State University, Fresno in collaboration with Community Based Learning, San Joaquin Valley Mathematics Project (SJVMP) and Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI) offers a unique opportunity for motivated elementary and middle school students to experience a challenging and enjoyable learning opportunity.

Interested elementary, and middle school students are invited to apply for this intensive, fun-filled, learning experience.

Students at Summer Academy

  • Intensive learning experience through challenging tasks in an enjoyable environment.
  • Hands-on learning through fun-filled activities and projects.
  • Change the way you think and feel about mathematics and learning.
  • Learn to use dynamic mathematical software and other visual creation software to explore mathematical concepts.
  • Improve your reasoning and mathematics thinking skills.
  • Earn California State University, Fresno Certificate of Accomplishment.
  • Meet new friends, expert teachers and university professors at Fresno State.

Elementary school STEM concepts 
Explore and build models for aviation and scientific exploration suitable for ages 10-11; learn key Mathematical concepts such as shapes, dimensions, angles, and area; investigate 3D objects and explore concepts such as volume and surface area through hands-on projects, activities, real life problems and the use of technology, science and Engineering. Appropriate for grades 4-6.

Middle school STEM concepts
Explore and build models for aviation and scientific exploration suitable for ages 11 - 14; learn key Mathematical concepts such as proportions, prospective, area, volume and surface area congruence and similarity through hands-on projects and activities; solve real life problems using technology, science and Engineering. Appropriate for grades 6-9.

Registration by May 15, 2016: $185
Registration after May 15, 2016: $235

Fees include materials, handouts, morning snacks, lunch, and the use of labs and software. There may be few scholarships available for eligible students.