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Summer Bridge

The Radford University College of Science and Technology Summer Bridge STEM program is a week-long residential experience for rising sophomore, junior, and senior high school girls interested in science, technology, and mathematics. The 2015 edition of the program will take place from Sunday, July 12 – Friday, July 17, 2015.

Thanks to many generous donors and sponsors of the program, full scholarships will be awarded competitively to participants. The scholarships cover all costs of the program for recipients.

Donors and Sponsors

  • ATK
  • Areva Nuclear Power
  • BAE Systems
  • Dr. Cliff Boyd and Dr. Donna Boyd
  • Dominion Resources
  • Jessie Ball duPont Fund
  • RU Alumna Ms. Dale Lee
  • Lynchburg Community Trust
  • Novozymes Biologicals
  • Harry and Zoe Poole Foundation 
  • Upward Bound Martinsville


Through classroom lessons, laboratory experiments, and field experiences, Radford University professors draw students in to the wonders of:

  • Space Exploration - create a Martian rover
  • Geology - study the making of mountains
  • Forensic Science – combat “hackers” and analyze “crime scenes”
  • Genes, Molecules and Medicine - learn about the biology and chemistry applications in medicine
  • Environmental Science - studying habitats through examination of the environment

    Application deadline EXTENDED until March 10, 2015
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Curriculum Options

During the appilcation process, students will be able to select her first and second choice from the group curriculum options. Please review the curriculum options. You will be asked to choose your curriculum preferences on the application.

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Application Instructions

Please read the detailed application instructions before beginning the application process.  Thanks to the efforts of our donors and sponsors, we now have additional scholarships to award.  We can continue to accept applications to allow young women the opportunity to take advantage of this opportunity.  Please contact David Horton at rhorton@radford.edu for more information.

Fees

Scholarships to Summer Bridge are awarded competitively and cover the full cost of the program. Scholarship recipients are currently receiving letters of acceptance. Students who do not receive scholarships and want to participate in Summer Bridge, may have the option of paying $400, the cost of tuition, room and board, to attend.

Accommodations

Participants are expected to share a room in on-campus housing (double occupancy). Roommates will be assigned.

Transportation

Participants or participants’ parents/guardians are responsible for transportation to the Radford University campus on Sunday, July 12, 2015 and back home on Friday, July 17, 2015.

For more information about the program contact the RU College of Science and Technology at 540-831-5958 or email rucsat@radford.edu

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The RU college of Science and Technology Summer Bridge Program makes a major impact in the lives of participants.  For more information, please view the Summer Bridge Infographic pdf by clicking here.