October 9, 2007
Bowling
Green, Ky. - The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky will host a Preview Weekend for prospective students, their parents and educators on Saturday (Oct. 13).
The session will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Schneider Hall on the Western Kentucky University campus. Registration will be begin at 9:30 a.m. in the lobby of Schneider Hall.
The Gatton Academy, a residential program for 120 high school juniors and seniors from Kentucky who have demonstrated talent and interest in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, is in its first year of operation. The inaugural class of students represents 61 counties from across the Commonwealth. Students apply during their sophomore year through a competitive admissions process.
The goal of the Gatton Academy 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 at least 60 college credit hours.
The students live and learn with peers who share their enthusiasm and interest in learning. Room, board and tuition is 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.
Additional information is available online at www.wku.edu/academy or by contacting Tim Gott or Corey Alderdice at (270) 745-6565.
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For information, contact Tim Gott or Corey Alderdice at (270) 745-6565.
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