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Participating students gain detailed information about molecular biology, cell biology, and molecular genetics.

Students learn and apply sophisticated, state-of-the-art methods which can include: polymerase chain reaction, tissue culture, DNA fingerprinting, restriction enzyme digestion, DNA sequencing, Western blotting, and mitotic chromosome preparations.

Students engage in debates on current ethical issues and perform an independent study project during the last two weeks of the program utilizing laboratory skills they have acquired.

Eligibility: students currently in 9th and 10th grade attending public or private school in any of the nine Galveston County Independent School Districts.
No charge for program Participation.

Prior Camp II participants are not eligible to apply.

Students may apply for one of two half-day sessions; a session is 4 weeks. No charge for program participation.

Registration Deadline: April 18, 2008

Dates of Camp: Session 1: June 4 - July 2, 2008 from 8 a.m. - 12 Noon or
Session 2: July 7 - August 1, 2008 from 8 am - 12 Noon

How to Register  

 

Download and send the completed registration form (PDF) to the address below

  • FAX  (409) 772-7971 and address your fax "ATTN: Summer Science Camp II."
  • By Mail to:
    Office of Educational Outreach
    University of Texas Medical Branch
    301 University Drive, (1700 Strand Bldg., rm. 2.122)
    Galveston, Texas 77555-0919

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