June 10-14听(Online registration closes May 31. Call 303-492-7188 to register after this date.)
July 8-12听(Online registration closes June 28. Call 303-492-7188 to register after this date.)
9:30am-3pm
$625
Location:听Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building
How does the brain control all that we do, and how do scientists study this largely unknown frontier? This STEM Academy will dive into topics such as sensory systems, learning and memory, and behavior, and explore numerous questions about the mind and brain from a variety of different perspectives, including anatomy and physiology, neuroscience, psychology and genetics. This course begins with an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the brain, as we learn about different brain structures and their related functions. Hands-on activities and experiments, together with laboratory tours and guest presentations, will build on this foundation and develop our understanding of the brain. We鈥檒l explore the topics of brain plasticity in the context of development, and the role that genetics may play in behavior. Students will also engage in mini-experiments on topics such as memory, sensory processing, and cognitive load, in order to learn how scientists conduct research on the brain.
What to Bring:听While at Science Discovery, participants are expected to store their personal belongings in their backpack. Space is limited so please limit the number of personal items brought from home. All items should be labeled with the participant鈥檚 first and last name in case an item is misplaced.听Please have听your child bring the following each day:
- A backpack听for carrying personal items and any class materials they will be bringing home
- Filled water bottle(s)
- Snacks
- A sack lunch that does not require refrigeration
- Closed-toed shoes
- A hair tie to hold back lengthy hair, if applicable听
- All classes听spend a portion of each day outside. Please have your child bring clothing appropriate for the daily forecasted weather (jacket, sweatshirt,听rain poncho, etc.)
- Optional:听A mask or any additional Personal Protective Equipment the child wishes to utilize
Grade Policy:听CU Science Discovery serves students in grades K-12. Careful consideration is used to determine grade levels for all camps and classes. To provide the highest quality experience for all participants, it is necessary to adhere to the specified grade range for all camps and classes.听
Cancellation and Transfer Policy:听Science Discovery has designed its cancellation policy to minimize the number of camp and class听spots that are unused due to last-minute cancellations. Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the start of the camp/class will incur a $35 administrative fee. No听refunds will be given for cancellations made within 30 days of the start of the camp/class. In the event that a camp/class听is cancelled by Science Discovery, registrants will receive a full refund.听Transfer requests made up to 30 days prior to the start of a camp/class will incur a $15听administrative听fee. Transfer requests made within 30听days of the the start of a camp/class will incur a $35 administrative fee.
CU 麻豆影院 employs a framework for public health and听COVID-19 decision-making听that follows Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance. While masks are听optional on the CU 麻豆影院 campus, we encourage those who prefer to do so to continue wearing them.听Properly fitted N95 or KN95 masks remain an effective tool for preventing transmission, especially in conjunction with vaccination. Students, parents and staff are encouraged听to stay home if they are feeling sick or have听COVID-like symptoms.听
Feeling under the weather? You should begin isolation at home as soon as you:
- Begin to experience听.
- Receive a positive test result for COVID-19, regardless of whether you have symptoms.
- Have been instructed to isolate by a healthcare provider or public health staff member.
When considering policy changes around COVID-19 transmission prevention, CU Science Discovery will adhere to all campus, county and Public Health guidelines.听(Updated January听2024)
