Program: Intensive Study in Aqueous and Environmental Geochemistry

Who: Students currently in grades 9-11

What: A one-week program students will work with EES’ Hydrogeology and Biogeochemistry Laboratories. Students will be exposed to field data collection techniques. After this, exposure to computer model and satellite imagery analysis will provide a complete research experience for students interested in critical topics such as water resource management and global climate change implications of water scarcity.

Program times, dates, and locations are tentative and may change due to MSU COVID-19 restrictions. MSU youth programs, as defined by the MSU Youth Programs policy, are recommended to not occur in-person on the MSU campus, at satellite MSU venues, or off-campus until further notice. MSU youth programs may continue to operate through remote and/or online instruction. Please check back here periodically for the most up-to-date information.

When: June 21-25, 2021

Where: Virtual

Cost: There is a $50 non-refundable application fee. Tuition for residential students is $1,500. Tuition for commuter students is $750.

Application Requirements:  Students currently in grades 9-11; ACT Math: 19, ACT English: 19, ACT Reading:19 or ACT Composite: 20; OR New SAT Math: 510, Evidence-Based Reading & Writing: 510 or Total: 1000; OR CogAT: 90th Percentile; teacher recommendation; most recent report card

Application Due Date: Monday, May 24, 2021

How to apply: https://gifted.msu.edu/applying/how-to-apply

Program Contact Information: Abriana Cardenas, GATE Program Coordinator. gifted@msu.edu, (517) 432-2129

Website: https://gifted.msu.edu/