COSMOS California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science

What is COSMOS?

“an intensive four-week summer residential program summer residential

program for students who have demonstrated an aptitude for… STEM subjects”

Locations: UC Davis, Irvine, Santa Cruz, San Diego

Dates: (2015) July 5 - August 1 or June 28 - July 24 (Irvine)

Programs: different for each location, taught by university/guest professors

website: cosmos-ucop.ucdavis.edu

Types of Programs

Math: combinatorics/number theory/logic, modeling

Bio: biomedical, biotech, marine biology, tissue/tumor biology, genetics

Comp sci: computer networking, video games, mobile digital media

Physics: kinetic sculptures, astrophysics, engineering mechanics

Chemistry: nanochemistry, everyday chem

How to apply?

February 20, 2015 deadline

Need two teacher recommendations

Select 1 or 2 clusters (for one campus)

Essays (200-300 words):

Reasons for choosing clusterWhat excites you about math/science or

describe a project/experience that furtheredyour interest

Experience

Housing/food/rules: Dorms w/ communal bathroom, two people per roomLights out at 11RA one each floor, three floors per buildingCan’t leave residential area aloneThree meals provided in cafeteriaOptional activities after class

Courses:Varies depending on instructorGoal: complete project for presentation (last day)End in afternoon (~3-4)Work in small groups (few lectures)~20 people per clusterFlexibility on projectSome work outside class

Experience (cont’d)

After class:Game room, sports, bookstore, restaurants, etcGuest lecturer once a week (required)Weekends: if you stay, must attend activity on SaturdayAfternoon activities:

games such as scavenger huntssome required (karaoke night, dorm Olympics, etc)

Example week