March 31 is the deadline to apply for the residential program offered June 27-July 2 by USM's Center for Gifted Studies. Application brochures will be mailed out upon request. Students will explore the capabilities of the brain and the mind as they relate to learning. Younger children will study specific techniques of group dynamics and scientific, library research and communication skills. Older children will engage in neurophysiological study of the brain and its relationship to the psychological power of the mind.
Participants learn specifics of starting a business.
Skills in developing a business plan, public relations, planning, decision-making, budgeting and money management will be discussed. This class encourages students to use the problem- solving process to create their own inventions. Older students will explore methods of marketing inventions through the use of creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Students explore the history of money and how to make, save and use it wisely. They will learn about the stock and futures exchanges, mutual funds and international trade.