HOW DOES A STUDENT APPLY?• Application forms are available on the web site at

www.math.usf.edu/Community/CMS/Application.pdf

• In addition, you may call or write the Center forMathematics Services at the following address toobtain an application form.

Dr. Jogindar Ratti, DirectorCenter for Mathematical Services4202 E. Fowler Avenue, PHY 114Tampa, FL 33620-5700(813) 974-4068FAX: (813) 974-2700

HOW ARE PARTICIPANTS SELECTED?Participants are selected on the basis of their perfor-mance in mathematics and science COUTses,the rec-ommendation of a mathematics or science teacher,and a letter of application. Students will be notifiedof acceptance during the second week of May by aletter from the Center for Mathematical Services.

IS THERE A DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING THEAPPLICATION?Applications are due by May 1. As facilities arelimited, we may not be able to accommodate allqualified applicants. Therefore, applications re-ceived after May 1 will be considered only on aspace available basis.

PARTIAL FUNDING PROVIDED BY• USF College of Arts and Sciences• USF Department of Mathematics

WHO CONDUCTS THESE PROGRAMS?These programs are conducted by the Center forMathematical Services in the Department of Math-ematics at USF in cooperation with the local publicschool system. The Center has been conductingsummer programs for gifted students since 1979.Our programs have been components of the Gover-nor's Summer Program for the Gifted. (..I..«

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2009 SUMMER PROGRAMIN MATHEMATICS,

COMPUTERS AND SCIENCEFOR GIFTED AND

HIGH ACHIEVING STUDENTS

Offered by

The Center forMathematical Services,

Department of Mathematics

in cooperation with

The Honors Collegeat

The University of South Florida

UNIVERSITY OFSOUTH FLORIDA

DO YOU:

• Seek an enjoyable summer learning expe-rience with students of similar interestsand abilities?

• Want to be challenged by educationalmaterial not found in the usual secondaryschool curriculum?

• Desire to further develop your ability tothink critically, conceptually and creatively?

• Get excited about the opportunity of usingthe computer and laboratory facilities of auniversity?

• Like the idea of being in a universityatmosphere for the summer?

• Like the idea of interacting with univer-sity faculty?

• Wish to experience a sense of discovery inlearning?

• Want to learn more about mathematics,computer science and science?

If you have answered yesto any of the above apply now.

Don't delay. Space is limited.

WHAT PROGRAMS?There are two programs:

Level I. The Mathematics and Science Programis for tudents entering grades 8, 9, and 10, whohave had at least pre-algebra mathematics.

Students study:• Mathematics in the Real World• Computer Science• Environmental Science

WHEN?Level I program runs from June 8,2009 to July 17,2009. The program is scheduled for Monday-Friday from 9:00AM-3:00 PM.

COSTS?The cost for students admitted into Level I pro-gram is $600 for the entire program.

Level II. The Mathematics, Science, and Com-puter Programming is for students enteringgrades 11 and 12 who have had at least Algebra Iand Algebra II, or Precalculus.

Students study:• Calculus for Engineers or Life Sciences Calculus• Computer Science• Environmental Science

WHEN?Level II program runs from June 8,2009 to July 17,2009. The program is scheduled for Monday-Fri-day from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.

ADMISSION AND COSTSStudents accepted into the Level II programwill be supported by the dual credit agreementbetween USF and the counties involved. Studentsapplying to the program must provide a consentstatement from their school counselor to enroll inMAC 2281 or MAC 2241. The fee is approximately$20 for the entire program.

COURSE CREDITStudents completing the Level II program suc-cessfully will receive four (4) college credits fromthe University of South Florida.

FOCUSBoth programs will involve the students in class-room activities focusing on problem solving andhands-on laboratory activities.

WHERE ARE THE PROGRAMS HELD?The programs all take place on the Tampa campusof the University of South Florida

DOES A STUDENT HAVE TO BE THERE THEENTIRE PROGRAM?Yes.These are intense programs so that a studentis allowed only one excused absence.

WHO ARE THE INSTRUCTORS?The instructors in the programs are faculty andstaff from the College of Arts and Sciences at USF.All have experience working with secondaryschool students and many have over twenty yearsexperience teaching these programs.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?These programs are open to high achieving stu-dents who are from local counties and who meetthe State of Florida criteria for gifted and I or havedemonstrated appropriate outstanding academicachievement.