They receive extensive lab experience. Each participant also receives a computer on loan when they leave the program for the purpose of continuing contact with faculty throughout the year. In the high school component, three students are selected for paid internships conducting research with Wofford faculty and students. 25 rising 6th and 7th graders from the seven districts in Spartansburg County and nominated in their schools and then at a district level. Nominations are then screened at the district level.
Programs are residential.
For the middle school students, room and board for the two weeks are provided for each student. Applications are distributed through the schools. Copyright 1997-2000 Council of Independent Colleges. All rights reserved.