All areas of basic science are included, as are mathematics and a number of the applied sciences. The museum features a live animal center, mini zoo, planetarium, IBM computer lab, hands-on aquarium and changing exhibits. Offers a wide range of school science programs and teacher training workshops. Provides hands-on opportunities in research guided by Smith Faculty in the life and physical sciences. We seek to enroll a highly diverse group of high school females with strong aptitudes, interests and motivations in science.
Applicants submit an application form, one-page essay, and school transcripts.
Rolling admissions.residential program in science. In Northampton Schools, Springfield School Volunteers, and the Hamilton Learning Center in Holyoke and many local non-profit agencies ranging from Decisional Training to the Companion Program. The Museum Visit is two hours, and covers the impact of a National Armory on the culture of the Springfield area and the technology of the nation through mass production and interchangeability of parts. A 20 minute film is provided, followed by a cooperative learning Museum Search in which students are given time to explore particular areas for key facts. Students become subject experts.