July 26-29, 2000
For the High School Graduating Class of 2001
Ø
Examine how the restoration of one Lake Erie marsh has impacted the
wetland’s plants, wildlife and aquatic life.
Ø
Hunt for 350-million-year-old fossils in the world famous Silica Quarry.
Ø Learn how to translate an interest in the environment into a career in the Environmental Sciences.
Camp Participants
High school students from the graduating class of 2001 who have completed high school courses in biology and chemistry and have an interest in environmental science (ecology and geology).
Investigate whether a mock chemical spill has contaminated a
surface pond and ground water at The University of Toledo’s Stranahan
Arboretum.
Students will work in small groups to characterize the geology, chemistry and hydrology of a shallow aquifer at the University of Toledo’s Stranahan Arboretum. The project will include an examination of water quality. Students will analyze their results and prepare a computerized group presentation of the study.
During the camp, students also will visit the university’s Lake Erie Research Center and examine wetlands ecology at Metzger Marsh. There will be an opportunity to search for fossils at the world famous Silica Quarry site. Finally, students will meet professionals who work in the environmental “industry” in order to learn about career opportunities in the environmental sciences.
Camp Cost
The
cost of the camp is $100, and covers all room, board and transportation
expenses during the camp, as well as fieldwork supplies and a camp shirt.
Transportation to and from The
University of Toledo is the
responsibility
of
the student. Students, along with
two graduate teaching assistants, will be housed in a residence hall on campus
that has 24-hour security. Applications
must be received by June 16. Applicants
will be notified of acceptance status by June 23.
How Do I Sign Up?
Send
the attached application to:
Department
of EEES
The
University of Toledo
2801
W. Bancroft Street
Toledo,
OH 43606-3390.
Or
email the information requested to
mphilli@geology.utoledo.edu
or fax to (419) 530-4421. (Do not
send money at this time!)
Camp Organizer
Dr.
Michael W. Phillips
Professor
of Geology and Chair,
Department
of EEES (Earth,
Ecological
& Environmental Sciences
(419) 530-4572 (or x2009)
Faculty Directors
Dr. James Martin-Hayden
Associate Professor of Geology
Department of EEES
(419)
530-2634
Dr.
Elliot Tramer
Professor
of Biology &
Director
of Environmental
Studies,
Department of EEES
(419)
530-2451
Plus
5 Graduate Teaching Assistants
From
the Department of EEES
Department of Earth, Ecological & Environmental Sciences
Tentative
Camp Agenda
Day 1: Wednesday July 26
6:00 p.m. Arrive
on campus: check in
7:00
p.m. Welcome and introductions
8:00
p.m. Background briefing and
overview of the project
8:00 p.m. Background briefing and
Day 2: Thursday July 27
8:00
a.m.
Breakfast
9:00
a.m.
Field work at Stranahan
Noon
Lunch in the field
1:00
p.m. Project at Stranahan
5:00
p.m.
Dinner
7:00
p.m.
Computer Lab (Bowman-
Oddy)—data analysis
9:00 a.m. Field work at Stranahan
Noon Lunch in the field
1:00 p.m. Project at Stranahan
5:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Computer Lab (Bowman-
Day 3: Friday July 28
8:00
a.m. Breakfast
9:00
a.m. Fossil Hunting at Silica
Quarry
11:00
a.m. UT Lake Erie Center--GIS
1:00
p.m. Lunch in the field
2:00
p.m. Wetlands Tour: Metzger Marsh
5:00
p.m. Dinner
7:00
p.m. R&R at UT Student Rec
Center
9:00 a.m. Fossil Hunting at Silica Quarry
11:00 a.m. UT Lake Erie Center--GIS
1:00 p.m. Lunch in the field
2:00 p.m. Wetlands Tour: Metzger Marsh
5:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. R&R at UT Student Rec Center
Day 4: Saturday July 29
8:00
a.m. Breakfast
9:00
a.m. Computer Lab—work on
PowerPoint presentation
10:00
a.m. Careers in the Environment
Sciences, Ecology & Geology
11:00
p.m. Student Presentations
12:00
p.m. Adjournment
9:00 a.m. Computer Lab—work on
11:00 p.m. Student Presentations
12:00 p.m. Adjournment
Note: For photos of last year’s
camp, go to www.eeescience.utoledo.edu
and click on “Summer Camp for High School Students”
Application for Environmental Science Camp
Name: Male/Female
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone:
High School: Graduation Year:
On a separate sheet of paper, please enclose the following: high school GPA, a list of high school science and math courses taken and career goals (if known). Do not send a check yet.
