Thursday, February 20, 2014

2014 Dean Stuart Feldman Summer Science Institute

The application for summer 2014 Dean Stuart Feldman Summer Science Institute  is now available at the University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy Website.

Program description:
The Dean Stuart Feldman Summer Science Institute is designed to provide an introduction and overview of the many career opportunities, which are available in the pharmacy profession.  The six-day summer program exposes high school students to classroom and laboratory experiences, and provides components of what students should expect from the college experience.

Participants are expected to arrive on campus by 8:00 AM daily and must participate actively in all facets of the program.  Rising junior or senior in high school who are interested in sciences and pharmacy are encouraged to apply.
Accepted students must participate in the program from June 1 – 6, 2014

Program Overview:
          College-level academic activities
          Site visits to research laboratory environment
          Research teams project presentations
          Guest presenters
          Bar-b-que with professors

Recommendations:
Two letters of recommendation are required.
1.       A school counselor or teacher
2.       A second person of your choosing
You should select individuals who know you personally and can speak to your academic ability, initiative, character, extracurricular involvement, and potential for leadership.

Transcript:
In addition, you will need to arrange for your high school to submit a copy of your academic records.

Application for admission review process:
Please print and complete the application form in its entirety prior to the deadline date.  Along with the application, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of your transcript must be received prior to the application review process.  The deadline date for application is April 25, 2014 and all applicants will receive notification of their admission status by May 15, 2014.


Contact:
For more information, please contact Vivia Hill- Silcott at vhsilcot@uga.edu or call 706-542-6466.
Mailing address:
Vivia Hill-Silcott
Diversity Programs Coordinator
University of Georgia
College of Pharmacy

Athens, GA  30602