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Attend a one-week materials science technology workshop – FREE – in Michigan!  These weeklong summer camps for science, technology and art teachers in middle and high school are FREE professional learning opportunities to learn about materials science and how you can address these topics with students.
When/Where:
Ann Arbor – University of Michigan – July 13 – 17, 2009
Houghton – Michigan Tech University – July 20 – 24, 2009

Why:
To “excite young people” in science and math. We will show you how to use low cost/no cost simple labs and experiments using everyday materials, that can be integrated into your existing lesson plans to actively engage students!
Housing: Housing will be provided for non-local participants.
Meals: Snacks (morning and afternoon) and lunches will be provided.
CEUs: Four (4) Continuing Education Units will be provided.
Graduate Credits:  Two (2) semester credits through the University of Washington (Seattle) are available. (Registration fee is less than $200)
Faculty: Primary faculty are two experienced high school “Master Teachers” who have taught materials science courses and helped develop this innovative approach to hands-on learning of applied science principles.
To apply: Online application is now open! Visit www.asmfoundation.org.
For more information: Contact Jeane Deatherage, Administrator of Foundation Programs at jeane.deatherage@asminternational.org, 440/338-5151, ext. 5533.
Note enrollment is limited to 30 for Houghton and 35 for Ann Arbor on a first come basis.