‘Wormen in Scence & Engineering Collegeof Engineering & Science Clemson University 14 Freeman Hall Dox 340026 Clemson, SO 29624-0914 P 364-656-7472 F.961.656-1307 mamclonseneduteshice CLEMS#N UNIVER SUT Y TO: Middle School Guidance Counselors FROM: ‘Naney Parra, WISE Coordinator 158 Freeman Hall, Clemson University DATE: March 2016 SUBJECT: Project: WISE 2016 Summer Camp Lam writing to inform you about an exciting opportunity for you to help reoruit rising 7° and 8* grade females to participate in a summer camp at Clemson. University. Iam asking for your help in identifying academically talented females for our annual summer camp, Project: WISE, which will be held this year trom Sunday, June 12th, through Friday, June I’ Tam asking you to publicize the program fo rising 7° and 8" grade girls who show interest in wid aptitude for math or science. Students ave chosen frou across the state based on their grades in math and science, and on their letters of recommendation. Once campers arrive they are divided into randomly selected groups. The groups rotate through mint-courses in STEM disciplines. The courses are taught by some of Clemson's most distinguished professors, several of whom are women, and by local high schoo! teachers. In order to enhance the girls’ ability to work with others, the Clemson University Outdoor Lab conducts team-building activities in preparation for the week's activities. During their stay, campers also participate in other extracurricular activities such as dance and self-esteem classes. Project WISE campers live in one of the University residence halls. Their counselors are Clemson undergraduate or graduate women majoring in science, ‘mathematics or engincering. College students live with the eampers to provide assistance during the program as well as oversee activities in the residence hall. ‘The counselors play a vital part as positive role models for the girls during their week at Clemson University ‘The cost of the camp is $850.00. There are need-based and academic scholarships available. Applications are available online at the following URL address: www.clemson.edwces/wise/outreach/project_wise-app.htm!, Information about the camp is enclosed. Ifyou have any questions, please contact me at the address to the right, by phone at 864.656-1089, ar by e-mail at nparra@elemson edn, J Inok forward to hearing, from you and to meeting your students. Thank you for your help!