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OSC Announces YWSI 2002 Middle School ParticipantsColumbus, Ohio -- May 28, 2002 -- OSC (Ohio Supercomputer Center) has announced that 18 of Ohio's middle-school girls have been selected to participate in its Young Women's Summer Institute (YWSI). YWSI is a week-long program sponsored by OSC for middle-school girls in Ohio. It is designed to promote computer, math, and science skills as well as provide hands-on experiences. YWSI helps girls develop an interest in these subjects by allowing them to work on a practical, interesting scientific problem using the latest computer technology. YWSI is a response to girls' lack of interest in math and science and women's low participation in the science and technology fields, and in particular, information technology. YWSI introduces girls to exciting careers and job opportunities by surrounding them with women who have been successful in these fields. In addition, teachers are selected to assist with YWSI and take what they've learned back to the classroom. The YWSI admissions process is very selective. In their applications, students must submit an essay, and provide at least two teacher recommendations. OSC chose the following applicants:
More information is available at www.osc.edu/ywsi. A second program is offered by Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. YWSI is funded in part by the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, American Electric Power, KnowledgeWorks, and Chemical Abstracts Services. About OSC -Written by Kathryn Kelley, External Relations Coordinator |
