Galloway Township, NJ – Stockton University offers rising high school seniors interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from 15 high schools and Stockton University faculty from the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics the opportunity to partner. The Science Enrichment Academy at Stockton (SEAS) program introduces students to STEM topics through a wide variety of coursework, data collection, data analysis, problem solving and hands-on experiences in a wide variety of subjects not typically found in the high school setting. At the end of the two weeks, students will present their final projects.
When: During the two-week program, July 12-July 25, 2015, students will live on campus and take part in activities within the Unified Science Center and field trips off campus.
Where: Stockton University’s Unified Science Center with field trips to Batsto Village, the pygmy pines on Route 539, the Mullica River, and Atlantic City Cruises at historic Gardner’s Basin
Of note: Attached is an agenda with locations and times of activities. Field trips include seining on the Mullica River, dolphin watching off Atlantic City, a camping and hiking trip at Batona Camp in Wharton State Forest and a drive through the pygmy pines followed by an analysis of a nearby coral fossil deposit. The on-campus activities include shark conservation, how to make ice cream, South Jersey butterflies and Pine Barrens storytelling.
