Science Service Science Training Programs For an explanation of the categories used below, click here . It is based on research in women's learning and a constructivist learning model. A diverse group of 100 students reside at Mount Holyoke College, attending three ninety-minute academic classes per day.
Classes focus on conceptual understanding through collaborative learning and experimentation.
Students study mathematics, model the real world using computer programming, and take two-week workshops, such as brain imaging, architecture, origami, and astronomy. They also participate in sports and hear speakers representing different careers. Program evaluations show consistent positive changes in confidence levels and attitudes toward mathematics.