Summer Science Adventure

FAIRFIELD — Fairfield’s University’s School of Continuing Education is offering an opportunity for students entering grades 7 through 12 to explore the world of astronomy and to build crucial science and math skills. The two-week summer program, July 9 through July 20, will incorporate the principles of the National Science Education Standards and will prepare students for high school and advanced courses in the sciences as well as for the CAPT exam.

Students will work with professionals and educators using NASA materials, Internet resources, scientific investigations, and lab experiments to learn about everything from the stars and planets to the Big Bang and black holes.

The Young Astronomers program is directed by David Heiden, physics and astronomy teacher at Fairfield High School and also an adjunct faculty member at Fairfield University. He has an extensive background, from assisting at the University of Wyoming’s Infrared Observatory to being a scientific data analyst in a defense program at the MIT Lincoln Laboratory. His knowledge and experience will help students develop a greater understanding of the science of astronomy.

The program runs Monday through Friday, with each session beginning at 9 am and ending around noon. Tuition for this program is $500 and includes all materials and Internet access. For more information, contact 203-254-4220 or 877-467-3817.