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Congratulations to the Students Selected for Summer Institute 2008!

David Baker
Cornerstone High School
Vinay Balaji
Dublin Jerome HS
Martin Bobb
Rutherford B. Hayes HS
Ellen Chuang
Hudson High School
Michael Fu
Beavercreek High School
Ryhan Hassan
Worthington Kilbourne HS
Chris Hsu
Dayton Christian HS
Michael Huntley
Upper Arlington HS
Jacob Lincoff
Orange High School
Joseph Marmerstein
Western Reserve Academy
Scott Martin
East Knox High School
Chris McAuley
Fairborn High School
Caden Ohlwiler
The Miami Valley School
Ravi Sheth
Sycamore High School
Ashvin Srivatsa
Sycamore High School
Sarat Tallamraju
Solon High School
Robert Wirthman
The Columbus Academy
Max Yano
The Columbus Academy
Feibi Yuan
Solon High School
Chris Yungmann
Northmont High School


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SI is an initiative of OSC

Ohio Supercomputer Center Summer Institute 2008

July 6 - 19, 2008
Columbus, Ohio

What is the Ohio Supercomputer Center Summer Institute?
SI is a two-week residential program that gives gifted Ohio high school freshmen and sophomores project-based, hands-on learning.  Working in small peer teams, the students use supercomputers for practical applications such as solving complex science and engineering problems, conducting network forensics to catch hackers, studying the spread of the bird flu and designing computer games.  

Who is eligible to apply?
Ohio high school freshmen and sophomores (current year) who meet the Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-15 criteria for gifted students

Who might want to apply?
High achieving students who like science, engineering, mathematics, or computers. Programming experience is not necessary.

Why students might want to attend:

  • Exposure to world of supercomputers and their real-world applications
  • Gain a competitive edge in future educational and professional pursuits
  • Work directly with experts in science, engineering and computer science
  • Learn how to work with others while developing project management and interpersonal skills
  • Develop friendships with other students who have similar interests
  • By living in dorms, experience a taste of college life

Program Details:

Dates: July 6 - 19, 2008

Location: Ohio Supercomputer Center, 1224 Kinnear Road, Columbus, Ohio

Application: Students are selected through a competitive application process. A submitted application does not guarantee participation. Find the application at www.osc.edu/si/application/. The application must be received by OSC on or before April 11, 2008.

Cost: There are no tuition fees or charges for materials. Students will be responsible for housing / meal costs which are approximately $500.00 for the two weeks. Scholarships are available.

For More Information Contact:
Elaine Pritchard, Summer Institute Director, 614-292-0890 or si-contact@osc.edu