The Sciences
Political Science & International Relations
- Shanghai, Xian, Beijing
- July 1–15, 2009
- Open to students currently in grades 10–12
- $4,250 (Airfare, books or some meals not included)
- Airport: Chicago O’Hare International (ORD)
From the ancient markets to the towering skyscrapers of international businesses that have come to symbolize China’s expanding global markets, students will explore China through a truly unique and academically challenging experience. Drawing inspiration from the people and the culture, students will come away from this course with a strong understanding of the changing political and economic face of China—a country that was once a sleeping giant but has now emerged as a modern global power.
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Archaeology and Anthropology
- North Carolina and Peru
- July 12–25, 2009
- Open to students currently enrolled in Grades 10–12
- $3,950 (Airfare and books and some meals not included)
- Airport: Arrive to NC at Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) Return from Peru at Miami International (MIA)
New Program!
Students will explore the complex and often hostile encounters of Native American and Spanish cultures in the Americas during the 16th century, from the early toppling of the Inca Empire in South America in 1532 to the first European settlement in the interior of the United States at Fort San Juan 35 years later, more than 2,000 miles away! With a unique opportunity to conduct archaeological excavations at Fort San Juan paired with visits to important Incan sites, students will gain new insight into archaeological methods and techniques, Spanish colonialism and conquest, as well as the Native American Indian’s response in both North and South America.
Note: Due to the rigorous hiking involved in this trip students need sufficient physical stamina for this course.
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Institute of Human Genetics Closed
- Duke University, Durham, NC
- June 21–July 5, 2009
- Open to students currently enrolled in Grades 9–12
- $3,500 (Airfare and books not included)
- Airport: Raleigh Durham International (RDU)
New Program!
The field of human genetics is exploding with new discoveries and medical breakthroughs. The discovery of DNA just over 50 years ago has led to the amazing realization that most human diseases are caused by changes in our DNA. However, with all the exciting new advances in human genetic research comes much controversy over whether we should be privy to all of our genetic imperfections. Should we be allowed to alter our children’s DNA to avoid diseases? Should we know we are at risk of developing a devastating disease like Alzheimer’s if there is no cure? Students will examine the science behind current human genetic research and discuss some of the major ethical questions facing our society today.
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Institute of Clinical Psychology Closed
- Duke University, Durham, NC
- July 11–July 25, 2009
- Open to students currently in grades 9–12
- $3,500 (Airfare and books not included)
- Airport: Raleigh Durham International (RDU)
New Program!
Why do humans behave the way they do? What makes us intelligent, angry, addicted, or empathetic? The field of clinical psychology seeks to answer these questions through a variety of studies: genetics, neuroimaging, personality assessments, and cognitive behavioral therapy, just to name a few. Students will emerge from this course with a better understanding of the current trends in clinical psychology, including how psychologists conduct research to measure effectiveness.
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Above & Beyond: Astronomy, Physics & Astrobiology
- PARI Observatory, Rosman, NC
- July 9–July 23, 2009
- Open to students currently enrolled in Grades 9–12
- $3,300 (Airfare and books not included)
- Airport: Asheville Regional (AVL)
In 1836, Ralph Waldo Emerson observed, “The stars awaken a certain reverence, because though always present, they are inaccessible.” Over a century and a half later, astronomers continue to experience the same awe of which he speaks. However, at the Pisgah Astronomical Radio Institute (PARI) this summer, the stars are no longer inaccessible.
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Tropical Medicine and Ethnobiology
- Las Cruces, Costa Rica
- Open to students currently enrolled in Grades 10-12
- June 25–July 9, 2009
- $3,950 (Airfare and books not included)
- Airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
In conjunction with the world-renowned Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS), Duke University TIP is proud to offer this exciting course in Tropical Medicine and Ethnobiology. In recent years, the demand for expertise in tropical medicine and public health has increased dramatically. Students in this course will explore the interdisciplinary crossroads of biomedical sciences, alternative medical care, tropical disease, and the social sciences.
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