High School students learn to investigate a crime scene utilizing the Residential Simulation Lab at UIS. The Criminology, Chemistry and Child Advocacy Studies programs will collaborate to create an experiential crime scene, utilizing interviewing skills and problem-based learning.
When: July 7 & 8, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (students can arrive as early as 8am and be picked up by 4pm).
Workshop Dates: June 6,7,8,9&10; 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day. Students can arrive or be dropped off as early as 8:00 a.m. but content will not start until 9:00 a.m. An email will be sent closer to the camp start date with location details and parking information if needed.
When: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 27 – Wednesday, June 29 via Zoom. (3 days)
Who should attend: High School age Gifted Learners
Topics of workshop: Einstein’s Relativity for Gifted Learners, time dilation and length contraction, relativity and black holes,
Cost: $80
About the instructor: Dr. Hei-Chi Chan.
All courses earn a digital badge.
When: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 20 and Tuesday, June 21 via Zoom. (2 days)
Who should attend: Talented middle school students who are interested in advanced mathematical problems.
Topics of workshop: Fibonacci numbers, a taste of calculus and the art of estimation.
Cost: $50
Session requirements: No books are required. Learning materials will be provided by the instructor. A digital badge will be received for all participants who complete.