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MEDIA CONTACT: Melissa Greco Lopes (River Campus) mgrecolo@ur.rochester.edu
585.276.3693
February 12, 2009
Students Discover New Careers during Rochester Scholars Program
WHO: Students in grades 6-12 from the greater Rochester area learn from professors and leading local educators while participating in the Rochester Scholars and Rochester Scholars Jr. programs at the University of Rochester.
DATE, PLACE: February 16-20, River Campus and Medical Center
WHAT: Students build robots, uncover evidence using fingerprints, and practice performing sutures during the Rochester Scholars academic enrichment program. Rochester Scholars offers students a chance to experience college life during their winter vacation. February 16 kicks off National Engineering Week and Rochester Scholars has programs that spark an interest in engineering\'s many fields of study. Courses are not for credit- just for fun!
Please choose a date and time to visit from the below selections:
How to Beat Dr. House at His Own Game!
Amber lies in the ICU, her heart racing. What\'s next? Students make quick decisions to save the patient.
Wed 2/18 - 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Thurs 2/19 - 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Georgen BME Building, River Campus
Rochester CSI
Crime solvers study fingerprints, artificial blood, and DNA to solve this ultimate whodunit.
Wed 2/18 - 9:30-11:30 a.m.
University of Rochester Medical Center
What\'s Up Doc?: Exploring the Pre-med Experience
Students perform sutures and examine medical equipment.
Wed 2/18 - 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 1:30-3:30 p.m.
University of Rochester Medical Center
Case Studies in Science: Biological Research
Students learn research techniques used in molecular biology.
Mon 2/16 - 3-4 p.m., Wed 2/18 - 2-3 p.m.
University of Rochester Medical Center
Build a Mobile Robot Jr.
Students design, build, and program a robot.
Tues 2/17 - 10-11:30 a.m., Wed 2/18 - 2-3:30 p.m., Thurs 2/19 - 10-11:30 a.m.
Various locations, River Campus
Homeostasis: The Balance of Life on Earth Jr.
Students dissect sharks to learn about the DNA and diversity of living things.
Tues 2/17 - 1:30-3 p.m., Wed 2/18 - 1:30-2:30 p.m.,
Thurs 2/19 - 1:15-2:15 p.m.
University of Rochester Medical Center
Final Presentation
Students present what they have learned over the course of the week.
Friday 2/20 - 12-1 p.m.
May Room of Wilson Commons, River Campus
About the University of Rochester
The University of Rochester (www.rochester.edu) is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Memorial Art Gallery.
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