Science Leadership: The Elements of Innovation

Who can attend?

Students entering grades 10 - 12.

When is it?Leadershiplogo

August 1 - 6, 2010

What's covered?

Mission

The Science Leadership Camp prepares participants for a successful future in science careers.  This camp provides an integrated approach to leadership for young men and women interested in advancing academically and activating change in scientific environments.

The success and growth of both this camp and the camper who attend it is attributable to the intense reflective nature of the program.  An important aspect in the integration of the arts (literature, visual arts, music, etc.) and field challenges (group projects and competitions) with the theory and practice of innovative and creative thinking.

The Curriculum is based on the following assumptions:

  • Integration of the arts with scientific inquiry enhances, informs, and evokes dynamic leadership.
  • Leadership is understood and assimilated through multiple venues. Therefore, a lifelong learning process of study, practice, and reflection becomes the continuing education of a dynamic and creative leader.
  • Knowledge and understanding of scientific methodology, career opportunities, and science in context is essential for effective leadership in science fields.
  • Leadership is a far-reaching characteristic developed by creative, visionary, and innovative thinking.

Core Areas:

  • Human Relations (communication, teamwork, networking, interview skills, self-advocacy, etc.)
  • Ethics and Foundations in Science (examines the place of values in different science fields)
  • Science in Context (investigation of current theory and practice as they relate to science research, science literacy, leading science-related organizations, and various current-events topics)
  • Innovation, Creativity, and Vision
  • Self-Reflection (informal and formal self assessment, evaluating programs, analyzing programs and designs that do or do not work)

Campers will be challenged to become leaders by learning and reflecting on the dimensions of communication, participating in field challenges while working in small groups, meeting faculty and tour various science labs, attending a career night, understanding global values and how the ever-changing world affects the progress of humanity (and how science plays a role), and byproposing a final project at the end of camp using science and values that may one day lead to solving real-world problems.

See the Reading List before arriving!

The leadership campers will learn within a project-based environment core values of inquiry, collaboration, presentation and reflection.  The camp will address the technical and non-technical skills that promote leadership qualities in science. There will be value placed on the focus, discipline and imagination required to make advances in science.  Emphasis will be placed throughout on effective communication and interpersonal skills. 

Campers will investigate several core areas: materials science, risk and failure, innovation and creativity, team building, debate, career preparation, sustainability, and public speaking.

Leadership camp will empower students to formulate solutions to real world problems, often a requirement for senior Capstone projects.

Please contact Michael Zeman, Science- U Director,(sciencecamps@psu.edu) with questions.

 

Camp fees:

LionSALE (Register before midnight April 30, 2009)

  • $630 (resident)
  • $310 (commuter)

LionSHARE Price (register after 12 am May 1, 2009)

  • $660 (resident)
  • $340 (commuter)

This camp promotes leadership and innovation as well as creativity and teamwork.

 

Registration Process:

In addition to completing the online registration, each camper must submit one (1) letter of recommendation from a school professional (teacher, counselour, or coach) to be accepted into this camp.

Letter must be emailed or mailed to Michael Zeman (mjz120@psu.edu) within 2 weeks of registration and/or by April 30, 2010:

Michael Zeman

237 Ritenour Building

Penn State University

University Park, PA16802

 

Residential option: (preferred for this camp, evening activities planned)

Students in grades 10-12 can choose to stay at Penn State from Sunday evening (arrive between 4 and 5 pm, dinner 5 pm, final check-in 6:30 pm, and opening ceremony at 7:00 pm) until Friday afternoon (camp ends promptly at 3:00 pm). Resident campers stay in University Residence Halls. Evening mentors supervise activities and outings.

Full-day option:

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Please drop your child off from between 8:50 and 9:00 am. Camp ends promptly at 4:00 pm (Monday-Thursday). Please arrange to pick him/her up by 4:10 pm. Friday camp ends at 3 pm.

Begin the quest to be a leader in your field of choice!