Explore Life Science

July 22-26, 2024 (rising 11th-12th grade)

This camp is for rising 11th and 12th graders who are interested in exploring the how life on earth (or other planets) works—from the molecular level to the ecosystem level! This camp will cover some basics (e.g., physics and chemistry) as well as cutting-edge, interdisciplinary fields (bioinformatics, the viruses of bacteria, protein separations, ecology of birds, gene regulation, nanomedicine).  

For example, campers will: 

• Isolate and manipulate DNA
• Solve the mystery of dying fish and pollution.
• Learn how CO2 levels are affecting oceans and climate.
• Learn how plants defend themselves from predators of all sizes
• Learn how babies learn to talk

Cost: $1000 

Camp fees cover faculty instructional time, equipment, supplies, room and board, resident assistants and program assistants. If your child will need a scholarship to participate, please so indicate on the registration form. Families are responsible for transportation to/from the Virginia Tech campus.