What: USC / Chevron Frontiers of Energy Resources Summer Camp 2009
Where: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
When: June 28 – July 2, 2009 (Sunday – Thursday)
Who: Frontiers of Energy Resources is seeking enthusiastic and academically outstanding high school juniors who are interested in a future in the energy industry. Passionate High School Science and Math Teachers are also encouraged to apply.
Chevron Corporation has come together with USC’s Viterbi School of Engineering collaboratively to host a summer camp for High School Juniors and High School Science and Math Teachers at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. The Frontiers of Energy Resources Summer Camp offers a preparatory, four day (June 28 – July 2, 2009) interactive training program focusing on various energy resources including fossil fuels, solar, Biofuel, wind, nuclear energy, and information technologies for energy efficient operations. This unique program is designed to introduce exceptional high school juniors and as many as 3 high school math or science teachers to the opportunities and career possibilities available in the global energy resources industry.
- Individuals who are selected on a competitive basis will attend summer camp without charge.
Ø - All materials, supplies, reference books, notebooks, housing, and meals will be provided. However, all articipants will be responsible for their own transportation to and from USC.
Ø - Students will develop problem solving techniques as well as team building skills.
Ø - Attendees will receive a full college experience by living in a residence hall, eating in a dining facility, and accessing gymnasium and pool amenities.
Ø - Teachers selected will receive a stipend in addition to tools and resource materials for their classes.
How to Apply: Download Summer Camp Application here:
Applications will be accepted by mail, postmarked by April 17, 2009, at the address listed below or electronically, no later than 11:59pm PST on April 18, 2009, at the email address listed below. Students must attach an unofficial transcript, a statement of purpose, and a sealed teacher recommendation with their application. Teachers are required to attach a statement of purpose with their application. Selections will be announced May 1, 2009.
For more information contact:
Juli Legat
Center for Interactive Smart Oilfield Technologies
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
3710 S. McClintock Ave. RTH 311
Los Angeles, CA 90089
T: 213.740.1076 F: 213.740.1077 E: cisoft@vsoe.usc.edu
