The University at Albany Weather, Climate, & Chemistry Camp (UAWCCcamp) is a day camp for teens from the New York Capitol District. The UAWCCcamp is designed to be an interactive experience where students learn about the science of weather, climate and environmental chemistry through first hand experience under the instruction of experts in the field. Students will also learn about career opportunities and the college application & financial aid process.
The camp is primarily funded by a generous grant from Bender Scientific. The camp is hosted by the University at Albany Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Science and the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center, led by Research Associate Dr. Sara Lance and Associate Professor Dr. Justin Minder.
Logistics
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Students attend the UAWCCcamp free of charge. The camp will meet on the University at Albany main campus from 9am-4pm each day during the weekdays from of July 31–August 9. Lunch will be provided free of charge each day.
Eligibility
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Current high school students from the Capital District are eligible to apply. Special consideration will be given to students from Schenectady, Albany, Troy, Watervliet, and Rensselaer.
Students from all backgrounds are welcome. Students from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply! (for example, girls and students of African American or Hispanic descent, as well as economically disadvantaged students)
Application
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Complete the application form below in its entirety and submit by May 15th.
Questions?
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More information can be found at:
http://www.atmos.albany.edu/facstaff/jminder/UAWCcamp/ Contact the Camp Directors with any questions:
Dr. Sara Lance, 518-437-8663,
smlance@albany.eduDr. Justin Minder, 518-437-3732,
jminder@albany.edu