Science Academy

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). The programs are academic and integrate hands-on science activities. We hope you will join us!

 ^*New* Avoiding a Campus CATastrophe

Dates: July 8-12, 2024
Times: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Taught by: Jim Perry

Unleashing Curiosity: Where Science Meets the Purr-suit of Knowledge. There has been an influx of stray cats on a local college campus. We need your help to assess the health of our feline friends and design shelters to keep them safe. Junior scientists in this program will assist the laboratory staff from our local rescue organization in testing, diagnosing, and aiding these curious cats. Using biotechnology procedures, veterinary assessments, and critical thinking skills, junior scientists will become a vital part of our team. In addition, they will design and engineer cat shelters for the protection of this feline population thus avoiding a potential CATastrophe.

Please note: No actual cats will be present or utilized during this experience.

Forensics Institute of Bridgewater

Dates: July 15-19, 2024
Times: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Taught by: 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.

Register for the program 
 

Program Details

Location: All classes will take place in the Dana Mohler-Faria Science & Mathematics Center at Bridgewater State University's main campus..

Program 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. The refund policy can be found below. We reserve the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. Registration will close 1 month prior to the start of the program so register early!

Fee Discounts/Scholarships/Partnerships: There are a number of discounts available, each with specific deadlines and criteria. Do not forget to "apply' the promotional code after entering. EARLY and MULTI discounts cannot be combined nor can either be used with scholarship or partnership registrations.

• Early Registration Discount: Registrations completed before April 1, 2024 can receive an early registration discount of $50. Use promotional code at checkout: EARLY
• Sibling/Multi Week Discount: Registration of siblings or multiple weeks for the same child can receive a multiple registration discount of 5%. Use promotional code at checkout: MULTI
• BSU Faculty/Staff discount: Those members of the BSU faculty/staff registering their children only will receive a discounted rate. Discount will apply during the registration process and no promotional code is required.
• Scholarships: A limited number of need-based scholarship registrations are available for those with significant financial need. These registrations are competitive and will be decided on a rolling basis so apply early. Additional paperwork is required for consideration. The deadline for scholarship applications is April 1, 2024. Other discounts do not apply to scholarship registrations.
• Partnerships: A limited number of discounted partnership registrations are available to those previously identified. Other discounts do not apply to partnership registrations.

Note: Participants are not able to attend a class if they have attended it previously. Summer Science Academy participants must be going into grades 7-9. Following registration, you will receive an email regarding all necessary paperwork.

Refund Policy:

• 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 program.
• A 50% refund, minus a $50 administrative cancellation fee, will be issued if written cancellation is received 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.

Please note that all required paperwork, including required medical information, must be submitted two weeks prior to the start of the course. Students who do not have complete paperwork will not be able to attend the program.

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. 

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). The programs are academic and integrate hands-on science activities. We hope you will join us! 

The Human Body from a Medical Mindset

Dates: July 8-12, 2024 or July 15-19, 2024
Times: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM 
Session 1 Taught by: Erin McCoy/Session 2 TBA

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.

Register for the program 

Program Details

Location: All classes will take place in the Dana Mohler-Faria Science & Mathematics Center at Bridgewater State University's main campus..

Program 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. The refund policy can be found below. We reserve the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. Registration will close 1 month prior to the start of the program so register early!

Fee Discounts/Scholarships/Partnerships: There are a number of discounts available, each with specific deadlines and criteria. Do not forget to "apply' the promotional code after entering. Early and Multi discounts cannot be combined nor can either be used with scholarship or partnership registrations

• Early Registration Discount: Registrations completed before April 1, 2024 can receive an early registration discount of $50. Use promotional code at checkout: EARLY
• Sibling/Multi Week Discount: Registration of siblings or multiple weeks for the same child can receive a multiple registration discount of 5%. Use promotional code at checkout: MULTI
• BSU Faculty/Staff discount: Those members of the BSU faculty/staff registering their children only will receive a discounted rate. Discount will apply during the registration process and no promotional code is required.
• Scholarships: A limited number of need-based scholarship registrations are available for those with significant financial need. These registrations are competitive and will be decided on a rolling basis so apply early. Additional paperwork is required for consideration. Other discounts do not apply to scholarship registrations. The deadline for scholarship applications is April 1, 2024.
• Partnerships: A limited number of discounted partnership registrations are available to those previously identified. Other discounts do not apply to partnership registrations.

Note: Participants are not able to attend a class if they have attended it previously. Summer Science Academy participants must be going into grades 10-12.  Following registration, you will receive an email regarding all necessary paperwork.

Refund Policy:

• 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 program.
• A 50% refund, minus a $50 administrative cancellation fee, will be issued if written cancellation is received 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.

Please note that all required paperwork, including required medical information, must be submitted two weeks prior to the start of the course. Students who do not have complete paperwork will not be able to attend the program.

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. 

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 Winter Science Academy is offering a in-person middle school science class for student currently in grades 6-8. We hope you will join us!

Forensics Institute of Bridgewater

Date:  February 20-23, 2024
Audience:  Participants must be in grades 6 through 8
Time:  8:30 AM -2:30 PM daily
Location:  Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Center at Bridgewater State University

If you  have previously attended our Forensics Institute, you are not able to participate again.

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 for the Winter Science Academy is now closed.

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) for regular registrations:  Those that register before January 1, 2024 will receive a discounted rate. This discount does not apply to scholarship or partnership registrations. 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 need-based scholarship registrations are available for those with significant financial need. These registrations are competitive and will be decided on a rolling basis so apply early. Other discounts do not apply to scholarship registrations.
•  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 8, 2024. 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 4, 2024. All necessary paperwork, including health forms, are due by February 9, 2024.
• ​​​​​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.

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.