Bowling Green, Ky. - High school students interested in attending the Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky at Western Kentucky University are invited to attend an informational meeting with their parents at the Pulaski County High School Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14.

Anyone interested in learning about the Academy is welcome to attend.

Opening in August 2007, the Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky is a residential program for 60 high school juniors and 60 high school seniors from Kentucky who have demonstrated interest in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The goal is to enable Kentucky’s exceptional young scientists and mathematicians to learn in an environment which offers advanced educational opportunities, preparing them for leadership roles in Kentucky. Instead of spending their junior and senior years in traditional high schools, the students will take courses offered by WKU. At the end of two years, they will be high school graduates and will have earned 60 college credit hours.

The students will live and learn with peers who share their enthusiasm and interest in learning. Room, board and tuition will be funded by the Commonwealth.  Kentucky becomes the 14th state to offer a residential program with a focus on math and science supported by the state.

For additional information, go to the website www.wku.edu/academy or call (270) 745-6323.

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For information, contact Julia Roberts or Tim Gott at (270) 745-6323.

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