What is the GSP SSI all about?

The Greene Scholars Program is pleased to host our Summer Science Institutes to be held  at  Texas Instruments and Cisco Systems campuses from June 15- June 26, 2015. The primary focus is to provide hands-on engineering and science mini-workshops. During these week-long explorations, elementary, middle and high school students will engage in classroom discussions of real world applications of engineering and scientific principles. Science/engineering professionals will facilitate the week-long Institutes. Students will spend over 25 hours designing and analyzing solutions to real world problems. Students will also broaden their understanding of careers available in science, engineering, technology and computer science. Be prepared to be engage and have fun!

GSP SSI is open to both current Greene Scholars and non-member partcipants.

 How do I apply for this program?

Students may apply to GSP SSI by clicking on the appropriate link below then complete the online application (register for grade that student will be entering in the Fall). Priority will be given to current Greene Scholars and other students who are from groups historically under-represented in the STEM professions and/or from low-income households.

Applicants will receive an email to confirm the receipt of their registration materials. Applications received after May 31 will be placed on a waitlist and will be notified on their status no later than June 8 , 2015.

Registration  Is Now Open to the Public!

What should I expect?

Elementary School Track at Texas Instruments - Santa Clara, CA        June 22-26, 2015

"Meteorology ~ Weather Camp"~ The camp is a week-long educational program developed to engage and inform students about the science of meteorology and related career opportunities. Campers explore exciting weather phenomenon while receiving instruction from researchers and meteorologists in forecasting, observing, and reporting all aspects of weather and climate. They will engage in hands-on activities, field experiments, tour of research facilities that expand their knowledge of atmospheric sciences, weather, forecasting, and environmental events. . 

• What Causes Weather?
• Weather Experimens and Weather Safety
• Field Trip
• Weather Forecasting Presentations 

Middle School Track at Texas Instruments - Santa Clara, CA     1June 22-26, 2015

"Biomechanics Camp" ~  Many athletes, including those on college and Olympic teams, have found their sports performance greatly enhanced by science. The science of human motion is called biomechanics, the study of the interaction between the skeletal and muscular systems " Biomechanical engineering is the combined use of mechanical engineering principals and biological knowledge to better understand how these areas intersect and how they can be used together to potentially improve peoples’ quality of life." Instructors and TI's scientists and engineers  will focus on introducing science and technology to small workling teams as they relate to forces and Motion involved in human movement (sport performance)

• Introduction to Biomechanics
• Exploring and Developing Concepts
• Sports  performance , Movement~ Gymnastics, Fencing, Soccer, Tennis,etc
• Project Presentations

High School Track at Cisco Systems- San Jose,  CA          June 15-19, 2015

“The Internet of Things Technologies” - A week long institute to be hosted at Cisco with the primary focus of providing hands-on core business and technology mini-workshops. During this five-day exploration, high school students will come up with new ideas on how technologies from the Internet of Things can improve education, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, retail, transportation, smart cities or find new solutions that can cut through many industries today or expect to emerge in the next 5 years. How can connecting more devices and everyday objects to the internet or other networks help to solve the problem?

If you’re a student who likes to take a creative approach to projects – this workshop is for you! Use your skills to help envision new solutions that can be enabled with Internet of Things technologies – both now and in the future.

• What is the Internet of Things?
• What problem can  you see today or expect to emerge in next 5 years
• How feasible is the solution ~  Social, environmental and financial impacts
• Understanding Careers at Cisco, Guided Tours
• Group Research Presentations to panel of judges from Cisco

General Information

No Chauffered Transportation will be provided for SSI.  Students will be dropped off and picked up at a designated location each day.

Drop off times are from 8:15am - 8:45am 

Pick up times are from 3:00pm - 3:15pm 

Closing ceremonies will be held on Friday at each hosting site.  Parents are encouraged to come to observe final presentations and graduation.  Lunch and snacks will be provided each day. Please let us know if there are dietary restrictions.

Refund Policy:  

 Greene Scholars/ CAAAE will provide a 50% refund of registration  fees for any session upon written cancellation providing the cancellation is prior to June 1st. For cancellations after the June 1st deadline, fees will  not be refunded.

Photo Release: Greene Scholars/CAAAE may take photos of students for marketing materials. No names or other information will be used with these photos for any marketing purposes. Please let us know if this does not meet with your approval and Greene Scholars will not use your child's image

Register 3rd-5th graders   June 22-26, 2015

  Register 6th-8th graders    June 22-26, 2015   

Register 9th-12th graders  June 15-19, 2015

About the Greene Scholars Program

The mission of the Dr. Frank S. Greene Scholars Program (GSP) is to help youth of African ancestry successfully complete higher education in science, technology, engineering and/or math (STEM), and serve as positive role models and contributors to their communities. The initiatives of the Greene Scholars Program are: to provide hands-on math, science and technology experiences which strengthen the student's leadership and problem solving skills, build the student's self-esteem, stimulate the student's intellectual curiosity and provide self-motivation to continue their exploration in STEM fields.  CAAAE is the parent  organization of the Greenes Scholars Program. For detailed program information and insight about our admission process, please visit www.greenescholars.org.