Office of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Education Partnerships

	Summer Program at the Center for Talent Development The Summer Program offers accelerated courses in mathematics, science and the humanities. Apogee, Spectrum and Equinox courses meet for three weeks, five hours per day, with commuter and resident options available. New this year, students completing fourth grade have the option to enroll in a one-week Apogee program. Leapfrog courses meet for one week and are commuter only. PreK-third grade students may enroll in half-day courses. Third grade students have the option to enroll in all-day courses. Web site: http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer/ E-mail contact: ctd@northwestern.edu
	Continuing Umbrella of Research Experience (CURE) The CURE program is funded by the Comprehensive Minority Biomedical Branch (CMBB) of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Each year since 1999, the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center accepts 12 college students from underserved minority populations to work alongside top researchers in its state-of-the-art laboratories conducting cancer research. The scientists act as mentors and work with students on nationally funded projects and all aspects of laboratory research during the eight-week summer program. Students are also introduced to the basics of cancer research through seminars presented by faculty on a wide variety of research topics. At the end of the CURE program, each trainee is required to prepare a brief written summary and an oral report of his or her project to fellow CURE students and faculty mentors. To receive credit for participating in CURE, each trainee must turn in his or her finished written report and an evaluation of the program. For more information, contact Dr. Robin Leikin at 312.908.9229 or send an e-mail to the address below. Web site: http://www.cancer.northwestern.edu/cure/index.cfm E-mail contact: rleikin@northwestern.edu
	Civic Leadership Institute A summer service-learning program for outstanding students in grades 9-12. CEP's Civic Leadership Institutes are three-week residential summer programs for outstanding high school students completing grades 9-12. Each Civic Leadership Institute combines an innovative service-learning curriculum focused on Civic Engagement & Contemporary Social Issues with an unforgettable residential experience in the heart of one of America's most dynamic cities. Web site:http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/cep/programs/cli E-mail contact: cep@northwestern.edu
	College Prep at Northwestern The College Preparation Program at Northwestern University is designed for high school students who want new academic challenges and the experience of real college life before finishing high school. This pre-college program offers three-, four-, six- and nine-week options as part of the regular Summer Session, and participants earn Northwestern academic credit for the courses they take. Web site: http://www.northwestern.edu/collegeprep/ E-mail contact: cpp@northwestern.edu
	National High School Institute The National High School Institute, established in 1931, is the nation's oldest and largest university-based program for outstanding high school students. Approximately 850 of the world's best students will enroll in the Institute's six divisions: Northwestern Debate Institute, Speech, Journalism, Music, Film & Video Production, and Theatre Arts. Web site: http://www.northwestern.edu/nhsi/ E-mail contact: nhsi@northwestern.edu