Quest for the Treasure Chest:  GPS Style
SummerAcademy
June 9-13, 2008
9:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
            Lunch Provided            
Sponsored by Northeastern State University and Tulsa Public Schools HelmZar Challenge Course
Academy will be held at 1006 North Quaker, Tulsa Oklahoma

Curriculum: 

Being ahead of his time, Einstein buried a “treasure chest” of information and riches in several locations throughout the United States, with the hopes that someone would be able to decipher his “clues.”  Armed with a compass, modern day GPS equipment and their analytical deductive reasoning skills, academicians will navigate a specifically designed “Challenge Course” in an attempt to solve the mystery and locate the hidden treasure.  In doing so, they will naturally polish their mathematics and science skills, as well as their leadership, team building and deductive reasoning skills.

Challenges: 

We will explore many relationships among mathematics, criminal justice, and the sciences utilizing elements of the Tulsa Public Schools Challenge Course.

Academy Instructors

The Summer Academy will be conducted by Dr. Michael R. Wilds (a NSU Associate Professor and Attorney at Law), Carrie Taylor (Challenge Course Manager), Jerald Rasmussen (Course Assistant Manager) and Cindy Harless (Course Operations Specialist).

Students Who May Apply

The Summer Academy is limited to twenty-five students entering 9th, 10th or 11th grade who enjoy a multidisciplinary approach to learning mathematics and the sciences.  All applicants must be residents of Oklahoma, complete an application and submit the required materials. We encourage you to apply and meet the challenges of today’s world in math and science by navigating fantastic challenge course faciities while learning modern day navigation tools such as GPS instruments.

Parents

Parents are an integral part of their children’s lives and education.  They will be encouraged to participate in a Monday morning orientation and a Friday afternoon graduation ceremonies.

Academy Expenses

Students who complete the Summer Academy will receive a $25 stipend.  There is no cost for participation in the program thanks to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Northeastern State University, and partnership agreements with the Tulsa business community.    Travel:  Students will provide their own daily transportation to and from the Academy.

Contact:  Dr. Mike Wilds
Northeastern State University, 3100 East New Orleans, Bldg. D, Broken Arrow, OK 74014

Phone 918-449-6532    e-mail: wilds@nsuok.edu