This summer, dozens of high school students arrived on campus to take part in interactive, fun-focused science courses taught by North Park professors as part of North Park’s Summer Science Academy.
Now in its third year, the Academy attracts area high school juniors and seniors to campus with six courses that offer new ways to learn about science.
Most courses are capped at 16 students and take place in the state-of-the-art Johnson Center. Classes are designed to introduce students to college-level science programs.
The Academy is led by Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Yoojin Choi. Current NPU science majors serve as mentors and provide insights on how to thrive in college
Previous student participants “raved about how well-organized, interactive, and personalized the classes were,” says Dr. Choi.
“For a student like my daughter, who learns best in a hands-on environment, it was a great insight into what awaits her beyond the constraints of high school,” said the parent of one participant.
The Academy’s courses run for four weeks from the end of June through the beginning of August. For more information about the Academy and the 2019 program, visit: www.northpark.edu/summerscience.