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Looking for more information about YWSI 2009? Call 614/688-4101 or e-mail us. YWSI is an initiative of OSC

Young Women's Summer Institute

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YWSI is a response to girls’ lack of interest in math, science and engineering and women’s low participation in the science, engineering and technology fields, and in particular, information technology. YWSI introduces girls to exciting careers and job opportunities.

Young Women’s Summer Institute (YWSI) is a week-long program sponsored by Ohio Supercomputer Center for middle-school girls in Ohio. It is designed to promote computer, math, science and engineering 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 Featured in National Science Foundation Radio Series!
In March of 2008, YWSI was featured in WAMC National Production's The Best of Our Knowledge. The nationally syndicated weekly public radio show from Northeast Public Radio highlighted the effectiveness of the YWSI program by interviewing the students and teachers and by observing the girls as they worked to complete their projects. The reporter commented that “programs like the Young Women’s Summer Institute reinforce research findings about how active learning experiences for this age group can make a difference.”
Click here to listen to the audio clip.

Dates for YWSI2009:
To be announced

Who can apply: Ohio 6th and 7th graders (current 08-09 school year) and K-12 science teachers.

Cost: There are no tuition fees or charges for materials. Students will be responsible for housing / meal costs which are approximately $250.00 for the week. Scholarships are available.

Housing: Students will stay in residence halls on The Ohio State University campus.

For information about other opportunities available for students and teachers, go to www.osc.edu/education.

2008 OSC YWSI Sponsors