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The 2003 Texas Legislature established
the "Texas Governor's School". The purpose of this program is to
provide a rich and challenging academic experience in Science and Technology
for advanced high school students. The second Texas Governors School will
take place June 8 - June 28, 2008 on the campus of the University of North
Texas in Denton. This program is generously supported by the Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board and the Exxon Mobil Foundation. The formal website: http://web3.unt.edu/tgs/index.htm Link to the Micro and Nanotechnologies
Course website.
The Texas Governor's School is a
free (except for transportation to and from, and personal expenses)
three week intensive summer educational program, open to all qualified
resident Texas students who have completed 10th grade, regardless
of race, ethnicity, income or background, from all across the state of Texas.
Student applicants will be drawn in the same proportion as their regional ESC
districts. This program will focus on enriching and developing a student's
abilities in science and technology as well as exploring the impacts of these
fields on past, present, and future societies including ethics, history, and
the arts. Where The Texas Governor's School will
run June 8 - 28, 2008. It is a residential summer program; students will be
housed in dormitories on the University of North Texas main campus in
Denton. Who The TGS is a three-week,
residential program for rising Texas 11th graders (students who
have just completed 10th grade). One hundred forty-eight
participants will be selected (50% male/ 50% female) in proportion to the
number of students in each of the 20
Educational Service Center districts. Cost There is no cost for the program,
other than travel to and from Denton, and personal expenses. Tuition, housing,
entertainment and meals will be covered in the program. Snacks and personal
items must be provided by the students. Theme The theme of the 2008 Texas
Governor's School is "The Future of Science and Technology in our
World". While the courses offerings are not for credit,
participants will be exposed to a range of topics in the sciences and in
their impact on society. Students will also take courses to enhance
their writing skills and to develop college preparation plans. Students
will enjoy a variety of activities, including performances by ensembles from
the famed UNT College of Music, as well as supervised social opportunities
with their peers.
2008 TGS Website in pdf format
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