Astronomy 7/
Dates:
Sunday, July 7 to Thursday, July 11th, 2024
Registration:
这个高中学院的注册现已通过CampDocs开放.
The Program:
This program is aimed at high school students in grades 11 through 12 who love astronomy. The program will use various telescopes ranging in light gathering power with mirrors from 8 to 32-inches in diameter. Stull天文台具有成像和光谱功能. Various hands-on learning activities will be held along with some basic astronomy instruction. The physics and astronomy faculty, 还有一些在这个领域工作的校友, 将领导各种天文学主题的活动和演讲. Weather permitting, students will get to observe the dark night skies of Alfred with the telescopes and enjoy stunning views of the Milky Way. There may also be some night-time data collection and imaging allowing students to have more hands-on experiences with real data collection.
Tuition, 餐 & Housing:
Residential Institute Fee: $900. 这个价格包括学费、材料费、餐费和住宿费. 所有的食宿都将在皇冠体育app校园内进行.
The Faculty:
This popular program is directed and taught by the Alfred University Physics and Astronomy faculty, all recognized experts in their fields, 还有其他项目的博士专家. 该研究所最近代表的专业领域包括变星, asteroids, solar activity, quantum and gravitational science, fluid dynamics, extra-solar planets and planetary science.
Facilities:
The program is conducted in the AU Science Center and at the Stull Observatory on the Alfred University Campus. This facility has been judged to be one of the best teaching observatories in the country and is equipped with telescopes ranging from 8 to 32 inches in diameter as well as professional digital cameras and spectrograph.
The number of participants is kept small (35) to allow for individualized attention and optimal use of the observatory's telescopes and other equipment.
Content:
Participants enjoy a mix of night and daytime activities involving extensive use of the observatory's telescopes and equipment. Sessions will cover topics such as:
- Astronomical Basics - Sky motions, telescope construction and use, electronic imaging
- Variable Star Photometry - measurements of fluctuations in brightness of stars undergoing violent processes
- Asteroid Astrometry and Photometry - Measurement of the positions and motions of asteroids, 包括那些靠近地球的
- 星云、星团和星系的天文成像
- Observation and Analysis of Solar Activity
- Imaging and Lunar/Solar System Studies
- Lunar and Planetary Science
- Star Formation and Evolution
- Galactic Structure
- Relativity
- Black Holes
- Cosmology
- Spectroscopy
Schedule:
Participants must arrive between 2:00 and 4:00 PM on Sunday for registration and will leave after lunch on Thursday. During the week they will attend classes during the day and have fun participating in planned recreational activities on and off campus in the evening.
Further information, 包括详细的节目安排和开车去学校的路线, 录取后会发给所有学生吗. 注意:艾尔弗雷德七月的天气通常很好, we cannot guarantee clear skies and there will be no refunds due to weather conditions.
Institute Director:
Dr. 约书亚 托马斯。他是非洲大学物理学和天文学教授. 关于学术内容的问题可以直接问他.
Financial 援助:
这个学院可以获得经济援助. Learn more in the section below.
- Deposit (paid on online application form)
- A one-p年龄 essay telling us why you would like to attend (in your own words and signed)
- 如果你正在申请奖学金(见上文“经济援助”), 这篇文章必须在申请提交时收到
Questions?
欲了解更多信息，请联系暑期课程办公室 607-871-2122. 有关课程内容的具体信息请联系 Dr. 约书亚 托马斯。, Program Director, at 607-871-2842.
The Director will review all completed applications and determine which participants are accepted. 接受/不接受通知将通过电子邮件提供. If you require an earlier decision, 请在你的申请表中注明这一点. 在篇幅允许的情况下，申请将被考虑.
Once participants are accepted they will be reminded by email from CampDocs to complete the required documents (parental permissions to attend as well as health records). 届时还需要提供最新的免疫信息(包括日期). (如果您手头没有最新的免疫信息, 你可能想从你的医生那里获得这个，以避免处理延误.)
Supervision:
When students are not in class, they are supervised by our wonderful team of Counselors who are specially trained to serve as positive role models, mentors and friends. In order to ensure everyone has a safe, healthy and enjoyable time on campus, 暑期学生应遵守学校的规定 summer programs rules and regulations.
Examples of Evening Activities:
- 第一天的破冰游戏帮助大家互相了解
- Movies in AU's Nevins Theater
- 去附近的湖边野餐和篝火
- 户外游戏如“夺旗”及“极限飞盘”
- Indoor games such as "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," ping pong, board games, basketball, etc.
- 在“骑士俱乐部”有茶点和音乐的社交聚会
- 在当地的咖啡馆放松和社交
- Farewell party on the last night
Housing:
Participants stay in secure University residence halls dedicated to summer institutes (2 per room) and must bring their own pillows and blankets. Bed/bath linens will be provided, but they can also bring their own (bed linens must fit the extra-long twin residence hall beds). 洗衣设施免费提供. 男性和女性住在不同的楼层. 我们的辅导员会一直在学生宿舍.
食物:
Delicious, all-you-can-eat, cafeteria-style meals are served in our campus dining hall. Our 餐厅 Services chefs do an excellent job in accommodating participants with food allergies and other special requirements.
Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, a scholarship is being offered to an under-represented minority with a proven financial need. To apply, applicants must submit an additional one-p年龄 essay indicating how this scholarship will benefit them and showing financial need. 请注意:押金将退还给奖学金获得者. Questions with regards to this new process can be directed to the Office of 夏天 Programs: 607-871-2122.
"Four stars and two thumbs up! 我在阿尔弗雷德的暑期项目的经历是一段不会很快被忘记的经历. It was a chance to meet intelligent, 来自全国各地和我同龄的漂亮孩子，并和他们建立了很好的友谊. 这是一个和有趣的教授一起工作的机会, after a couple of days, you consider to be friends, 太. 服务很好，员工很棒，还有很多东西要学. I recommend it to all of you!" - Neyshmi M., Lancaster, PA
“今年夏天在学院学习是一次很棒的经历. I had a chance to learn more about astronomy and to meet people that don't live in the City. 我喜欢有机会使用天文台的望远镜." - Carmen E., New York, NY
"I had an awesome time! 我从来不知道天文学会这么有趣. 我交了一些朋友，我们现在还保持着联系. 明年我一定会再来参加天文营的!!" - James W., Alden, NY
“我很喜欢这个夏天参加这个项目. 和一群有趣的人住在校园里真是太好了. 我惊讶于我在那里学到了这么多. I will definitely come back again when I can." - John N., Ellicottville, NY
"I thoroughly enjoyed the program, 绝对值得从新西兰远道而来参加. 我发现天文台的设施非常好. 这一点以及出色的员工和其他学生使这个项目令人难忘." - Ben A., Christchurch, New Zealand
"I had a great time. I didn't want to leave!" - Emily W., Rocky Hill, CT
"Stargazing at night was incredible!" - Michelle G., Cortland Manor, NY
“我喜欢每个人之间的友谊和尊重." - Dave C., East Rochester, NY
"I loved the observatory. 学院坐落在一个非常美丽的地方. Did I mention I LOVED the observatory?!" - Sneha R., Forest Hills, NY
“我真的很喜欢使用望远镜以及各种各样的课程和讲座. 我觉得每件事都很有见地，很有趣. 所有的一切合在一起构成了一次非常愉快的经历." - Sophie G., Hinckley, OH
“我喜欢学习如何像专业天文学家那样使用天文台." - Jezra B., Manchester, NH
"The institute helped me understand mysterious components of the Universe in an enjoyable way." - Betsy N., East Aurora, NY
“这个项目让我对天文学的热爱超出了我的预期." - Katherine D., Nashua, NH
Alfred University is located in the peaceful vill年龄 of Alfred in Western New York State, 哪里夏天白天温暖，夜晚凉爽舒适. 四周环绕着连绵起伏的丘陵、美丽的草地和山谷, Alfred University is the perfect place to spend an enjoyable week learning more about your favorite subject and meeting other students who share your passion for astronomy!
The campus, a 6-hour drive from New York City, 离布法罗2小时，离罗切斯特11 /4小时, is easily accessible by car or bus from all directions and is located just five miles south of Interstate 86. The nearest major airport is the Rochester International Airport (about 65 miles north). Transportation to and from that airport can be provided for an additional charge if we receive your request by the date indicated in your acceptance notification. After that date students must make their own arrangements with an airport limo service.
The University may cancel any course or activity at any time because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees, 但不能承担其他费用, charges, or expenses, 包括航空公司或旅行社评估的取消/更改费用.