Summer Course in Materials Science for High School Students - Penn Summer Science Initiative (PSSI)

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Academic Level:
High School Students

Description:
The FREE Penn Summer Science Initiative, PSSI, is sponsored by the Penn Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, MRSEC, which is funded by the National Science Foundation. It will accept up to 28 students entering their junior or senior year of high school from the greater Philadelphia region for a four-week intensive materials science program.

The non-residential program will run from approximately 10:00 - 3:30 daily (Monday-Thursday only), and may include the following: formal lectures from Penn faculty and affiliated researchers, materials science workshops, lab report writing seminars (very useful for college!), projects, hands-on activities, and field trips. Students will get exposure to a variety of materials characterization techniques, such as scanning electron and optical microscopies, thermal analysis techniques, mechanical testing, and x-ray diffraction. Students will be expected to work on reports, projects, and other assignments outside of program hours.

Eligibility: Students will be selected for this program based on their scholastic achievements, resume, interest in science, and recommendations. Students must have taken chemistry and/or physics courses. Qualified applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.


Application Deadline: 3/1/2025

Program Dates: 7/7/2025 - 7/31/2025

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This program is funded by:
National Science Foundation (NSF)


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