THOMPSON: APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY STEM PROGRAM, SUMMER SEMINAR APPLICATIONS OPEN THIS WEEK
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) announced today that the United States Naval Academy is accepting applications for their Summer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Program. Applications for the United States Naval Academy's Summer Seminar program will open on January 16th, 2014.
"These programs provide students in our district with great opportunities to learn important, high-quality skills from some of our nation's best and brightest educators and leaders," said Thompson. "I highly encourage all of those who are interested in STEM fields or the U.S. Naval Academy, to consider applying to these summer programs."
The Summer STEM program is designed for rising 8th-11th graders who are interested in pursuing education in the science, technology, engineering and math fields. During the STEM program, students will be exposed to world-class lab facilities and have the opportunity to learn from some of the best college professors in the country. In addition, they will meet fellow students from across country, get to visit Annapolis, and experience the Naval Academy first-hand.
SUMMER STEM SESSION DATES
Rising 8th & 9th Graders | June 2-7, 2014 |
Rising 10th Graders | June 9-14, 2014 |
Rising 11th Graders | June 16-20, 2014 |
The Summer Seminar program, designed for rising 12th graders, gives students the opportunity to find out if they have what it takes to be a midshipmen. The program allows students to experience the rigorous academics, physical challenges and student life at the Naval Academy. Summer Seminar is perfect for students who have no prior exposure to a service academy as well as those who are trying to decide if a service academy is right for them.
SUMMER SEMINAR SESSION DATES*
Session 1 | May 31-June 5, 2014 |
Session 2 | June 7-12, 2014 |
Session 3 | June 14-19, 2014 |
*All sessions for rising 12th graders, applications open January 16, 2014
For more information, please visit the U.S. Naval Academy's website at https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/.
Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California's 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.
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