The Science Academy offers one-week science classes for students who are in or are entering grades 7-12 in the fall (students who are currently in grades 6-11). This unique program allows students to work as scientists and is designed to inspire students about science while providing them with the foundations necessary for further scientific exploration.
The Summer Science Academy is offering in-person middle school science classes for students entering grades 7- 9 this fall (students are currently in grades 6-8). We hope you will join us!
Forensics Institute of Bridgewater
Dates: July 10-14, 2023
Times: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Educator: Kathy Spicer
Have you ever watched Crime Scene Investigators and wondered what really happens to the evidence at a crime scene and how that evidence is used to solve the crime? Join us in a week-long adventure into the life of a crime scene analyst! Working with Senior Scientists, you will learn how to collect and analyze fingerprints from a simulated crime scene, perform blood type analysis and analyze DNA “fingerprints." At the end of the week, you will present your findings as an expert crime scene technician to our "jury" so they can determine if your lab analysis and scientific evidence is sufficient.
Whale of a Mystery
Dates: July 17-21, 2023
Times: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Educator: James Perry
Whaling (hunting and selling of whale species) is an illegal fishery in the United States. Yet whale meat is still considered a delicacy in some cultures and is often illegally traded on the black market. Bridgewater Animal Forensic Laboratory (BAFL) needs junior scientists who can use investigative laboratory techniques to aid in determining if “meat” samples from the local fish market are from endangered Cetacean (whale) species. Junior scientists will learn about the natural history of whales while they conduct laboratory research using biotechnology techniques, including microscopy, protein extraction, quantification, and gel electrophoresis. The week will close out as you present your finding at a “congressional” hearing on endanger species.
Registration for the program is closed. Please contact casebsu@bridgew.edu to be added to the waitlist.
Program Details
Location: All classes will take place in the Dana Mohler-Faria Science & Mathematics Center at Bridgewater State University's main campus.
*Please note, masks will be optional during the Summer Science Academy.
Fee: The program fee of $400 is due at the time of registration and covers all class expenses including lab supplies and materials. The fee does not include lunch or transportation. Seats are limited and filled on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. A limited number of seats are reserved at a discounted rate for children of BSU faculty and staff.
- Multiple Registration Discounts: A 5% discount will be applied when registering siblings or registering one student for multiple classes. Registrations must take place in a single transaction. Please use promotional code “Multi” at checkout to receive the discount. Discounts are not applicable to scholarship or partnership registrations. Only one 5% discount will apply.
Deadlines: The program registration deadline is one month prior to the start of the class. All necessary paperwork, including health forms, must be completed 2 weeks prior to the start of the class.
Refund Policy: Full payment is due at the time of registration.
- A refund, minus a $50 administrative cancellation fee, will be issued if written cancellation is received more than one month prior to the start of the course.
- A 50% refund, minus a $50 administrative cancellation fee, will be issued if written cancellation is received less than one month but more than two weeks prior to the start of the course.
- There will be no refund issued in the event of cancellation within two weeks of the start of the course.
Late Pickup Fee: There will be a late charge of $25.00 per 15-minute block. Please contact CASE staff if a student will be picked up late.
Additional information: At Bridgewater State University, we strive for a sense of community that maximizes teaching and learning relationships and promotes personal and professional growth. In order to ensure that the Summer Science Academy can achieve its educational mission, participants are expected to actively participate in the learning process in a safe and respectful manner. Students are expected to be able to work cooperatively as part of a team.
Note: Participants are not able to attend a class if they attended it previously. Summer Science Academy participants must be entering grades 7-9 in the fall. You will be receive an email regarding all necessary paperwork.
Conduct that is disruptive in the educational environment, or in violation of the rights of others, including, but not limited to, hazing, bullying, verbal harassment, intimidation and bias in any manner or media, will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action, which may include: a warning, consultation with parent/guardian, or in cases of serious or repeated behavioral problems, dismissal from the program as determined in the sole discretion of the University. Should a participant be dismissed from the program for any reason, tuition or any other program-related expenses will not be refunded.
Summer Science Academy faculty and staff undergo background checks in accordance with Bridgewater State University’s Policy to Protect Minors and Prevent Abuse.
The Summer Science Academy is offering in-person high school science classes for students entering grades 10-12 this fall (students are currently in grades 9-11). We hope you will join us!
*New* The Human Body from a Medical Mindset
Dates: July 10-14, 2023
Times: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Educator: Erin McCoy (July 10-14)
Are you a high school student considering a career in the medical field? Join us for this week-long investigation into human body systems. Get a feel for what it is like to be a surgeon, a nurse, a researcher, or a technician (just to name a few). Practice suture techniques, explore the heart through dissection, and diagnose illness using electrophoresis, microscopy, or culture. Information about medical careers, including “a day in the life of a medical student,” will be discussed.
Registration for the program is closed. Please contact casebsu@bridgew.edu to be added to the waitlist.
Program Details
Location: All classes will take place in the Dana Mohler-Faria Science & Mathematics Center at Bridgewater State University's main campus.
*Please note, masks will be optional during the Summer Science Academy.
Fee: The program fee of $500 is due at the time of registration and covers all class expenses including lab supplies and materials. The fee does not include lunch or transportation. Seats are limited and filled on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. A limited number of seats are reserved at a discounted rate for children of BSU faculty and staff.
- Multiple Registration Discounts: A 5% discount will be applied when registering siblings or registering one student for multiple classes. Registrations must take place in a single transaction. Please use promotional code “Multi” at checkout to receive the discount. Discounts are not applicable to scholarship or partnership registrations. Only one 5% discount will apply
Deadlines: The program registration deadline is one month prior to the start of the class. All necessary paperwork, including health forms, must be completed 2 weeks prior to the start of the class.
Refund Policy: Full payment is due at the time of registration.
- A refund, minus a $50 administrative cancellation fee, will be issued if written cancellation is received more than one month prior to the start of the course.
- A 50% refund, minus a $50 administrative cancellation fee, will be issued if written cancellation is received less than one month but more than two weeks prior to the start of the course.
- There will be no refund issued in the event of cancellation within two weeks of the start of the course.
Late Pickup Fee: There will be a late charge of $25.00 per 15-minute block. Please contact CASE staff if a student will be picked up late.
Additional information: At Bridgewater State University, we strive for a sense of community that maximizes teaching and learning relationships and promotes personal and professional growth. In order to ensure that the Summer Science Academy can achieve its educational mission, participants are expected to actively participate in the learning process in a safe and respectful manner. Students are expected to be able to work cooperatively as part of a team.
Note: Participants are not able to attend a class if they attended it previously. Summer Science Academy participants must be entering grades 10-12 in the fall. You will be receive an email regarding all necessary paperwork.
Conduct that is disruptive in the educational environment, or in violation of the rights of others, including, but not limited to, hazing, bullying, verbal harassment, intimidation and bias in any manner or media, will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action, which may include: a warning, consultation with parent/guardian, or in cases of serious or repeated behavioral problems, dismissal from the program as determined in the sole discretion of the University. Should a participant be dismissed from the program for any reason, tuition or any other program-related expenses will not be refunded.
Summer Science Academy faculty and staff undergo background checks in accordance with Bridgewater State University’s Policy to Protect Minors and Prevent Abuse.
Forensics Institute of Bridgewater
Date: February 20-23, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM -2:30 PM daily
Location: Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Center at Bridgewater State University
As a new employee at the Forensics Institute of Bridgewater (FIB), you expect your intensive training on crime scene investigations to be exciting, but you never thought it would be THIS exciting. While training on the various crime lab biotechnology techniques, a live case is delivered and F.I.B. needs YOU to help determine what happened!
Have you ever watched Crime Scene Investigators and wondered what really happens to the evidence at a crime scene and how that evidence is used to solve the crime? Join us in a week-long adventure into the life of a crime scene analyst! Working with Senior Scientists, you will learn how to collect and analyze fingerprints from a simulated crime scene, perform blood type analysis and get closer to solving the mystery using DNA fingerprinting.
Registration is no longer available for this program. If you are interested in being added to our waitlist, please email casebsu@bridgew.edu.
Fee: The program fee of $300 is due at the time of registration and covers all class expenses including lab supplies and materials. The fee does not include lunch or transportation. Seats are limited and filled on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. A limited number of seats are reserved at a discounted rate for children of BSU faculty and staff.
- Early registration discount ($25 off): Those that register before January 15, 2023 will receive a discounted rate. Use promotional code at checkout: Early
- Sibling registration discount (5% per sibling): Those registering siblings will receive a discounted rate. Use promotional code at checkout: Sibling
- BSU Faculty/Staff discount: Those members of the BSU faculty/staff registering their children will receive a discounted rate. Discount will apply during registration process.
- Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available to students who demonstrate academic merit and significant financial need. Please submit a complete scholarship application by the program deadline listed below. To apply for a scholarship, please select the "scholarship registration" option when registering, and complete the student application and teacher evaluation.. A scholarship registration payment of $25.00 is due at the time of registration. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please submit applications promptly. The due date for completed scholarship applications is January 15, 2023. Once all scholarships have been issued, the scholarship registration will close. We reserve the right to ask for documentation confirming any of the information that has been provided. If the student is not accepted into the class, the registration payment will be refunded.
Deadlines: The program registration deadline is February 1, 2023. All necessary paperwork, including health forms, is due by February 7, 2023.
Note: Participants are not able to attend a class if they attended it previously. Winter Science Academy participants must currently be in grades 6-8. You will be receive an email regarding all necessary paperwork.
Refund Policy
Full payment is due at the time of registration.
- A refund, minus a $50 administrative cancellation fee, will be issued if written cancellation is received more than one month prior to the start of the course.
- A 50% refund, minus a $50 administrative cancellation fee, will be issued if written cancellation is received less than one month but more than two weeks prior to the start of the course.
- There will be no refund issued in the event of cancellation within two weeks of the start of the course.
- For the Winter Science Academy only: In the case of inclement weather, a refund will be issued at a per diem rate of 25% of original payment.
Inclement Weather Policy
In cases of inclement weather or emergency, The Center for the Advancement of STEM Education follows Bridgewater State University's inclement weather policy. If the university closes due to weather, or any other reason, our program closes as well. If the university has a delayed opening our program will follow that procedure. The official start time at BSU is 8:00 AM. Delays for the campus community commence from that time. For example, in the event of a two-hour delay, the university will open at 10:00 AM.
For the most up to date weather-related closure information, refer to the BSU homepage or Boston and Rhode Island television stations and their websites.