SSC: John Jay Summer Computer Camp

Investigator(s):

Lily Christ (PI) ; Edward Green (Co-PI)

Sponsor:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NY 10019 2124895183

Start Date/Expiration Date

1993-09-01 to 1997-05-31 (amended 1997-03-14)

Awarded Amount to Date:

$179,920

Abstract: SSC-9353171 CUNY John Jay College New York, NY Christ, Lily and Green, Edward "John Jay Summer Computer Camp" The John Jay College Summer Computer Camp (JJSCC) is an academically intensive five week summer program followed by an academic year component with mathematics as the curricular focus. This program is modeled after the highly successful NSF funded TexPrep curriculum, with some modifications to suit the local conditions. The target population for JJSCC is students entering grades 7-9 from selected schools in New York City. The Program consists of: (1) a structured schedule from Mondays through Thursdays during the summer including courses in computer science, logic, probability and statistics, and problem solving; and (2) informal field trips, hands-on project workshops, and SEM career counseling on Fridays during the summer and six Saturdays during the academic year. Guest speakers serve as role models and provide the participants with personalized exposure to the multitude of career opportunities in the fields of science, engineering, and mathematics (SEM). The curriculum emphasizes the students' development of abstract reasoning and problem solving skills. All courses will be taught by using "team-teaching" and "cooperative learning" techniques. Students will be encouraged to work together and to utilize peer- tutoring by establishing "Academic Fraternities", a model introduced by Treisman. Computers and calculators will be an integral part of the program. The John Jay Summer Computer Camp will enroll 35 students in JJSCC I (level 1) the first year (June 28, - August 2, 1993); and 55 students in each of the second and third years, 30 for JJSCC I (level 1) and 25 for JJSCC II (level 2).

NSF Org:

HRD - Division of Human Resource Development

Award Number:

9353171

Award Instrument:

Continuing grant

Program Manager:

Alexandra King
HRD Division of Human Resource Development
EHR Directorate for Education & Human Resources

NSF Program(s):

CAREER ACCESS OPPOR IN S&T, SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS, SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS

Field Application(s):

Other nsf.applications NEC, Other Sciences NEC

Program Reference Code(s):

ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY EDUCATION, 9177
SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS, 9247

Program Element Code(s):

7440
SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS, 1546
, 1546