The participants enjoyed the activities such as visit to Virginia Air and Space Center, local field trips, guest lectures and demonstrations, hands on science and math activities, and their own presentations made at the closing ceremony of the first year project. Here are some of the comments made by the participants about their first year experience in the project. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of successful positive role models. Students will be able to observe from experts first hand how mathematics, science and technology can benefit them. Students will be trained in hands on activities to learn research methods in science.
Students receive additional help in their class work.
Students' participation in this experience is absolutely free. Students receive a high-powered graphing calculator that they can keep. Several field trips including one to the Smithsonian Institute Museum in Washington D.C . and presentations from motivational speakers enhance the learning experience. In addition, students receive a graphing calculator which they will use to collect and analyze data, as well as understand mathematical concepts. Parents are invited and encouraged to join in all activities where possible.