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L E A R N I N G . W E P ROV I D E O P P O R T U N I T I E S F O R 7-12 T H G R A D E R S
T O D I S C OV E R M O R E A B O U T E L E M E N T S O F N AT U R A L S C I E N C E
A N D S O C I A L B E H AV I O R .
PRE SEN T ED BY T HE UNK C OLLEGE OF
N AT UR A L A ND SOC I A L SC IENC E S
Science is all around us. How we act, the environments in which we
live, the laws that govern us, and the physiological, psychological, and
pragmatic elements that impact our lives are studied here at University
of Nebraska at Kearney.
You can discover more about the Natural and Social Sciences through
new UNK Summer Academic Camps.
These camps give you a glimpse of university life, the chance to learn
more about topics you are interested in, and exposure to ideas and
concepts that may be new to you. Learning and working alongside
UNK faculty, on campus, in a fun and scholarly environment with likeminded students, will open doors to new interests, ideas, and careers
in science, biotechnology, math, cybersecurity, health care, engineering,
advocacy, and social justice.
UNK camps are offered in residential and commuter options and for
varying grade levels.
REGIS T R AT ION INF ORM AT ION
This summer camp series is an officially sponsored event organized and
operated by the University of Nebraska at Kearney College of Natural &
Social Sciences.
HOW T O SIGN UP :
Visit the official UNK Science Summer Camp website at
unk.edu/ScienceandSocietyCamps to fill out the secure
online registration form.
W H AT ’S T HE DIF F ERENC E BE T W EEN
RE SIDEN T I A L A ND C OMMU T ER
C A MP S ?
Residential camps will allow students to stay on campus in one of our
safe and secure residence halls. Extra social activities and evening
events will be planned to limit downtime for campers.
Commuter camps are designed to allow students to go home at the
end of each day. This is ideal for campers who live within driving
distance of the UNK campus.
SPEC I A L INF O F OR RE SIDEN T I A L
C A MP S:
There will be an official UNK representative with campers at all times.
Our camp counselors are trained to handle the needs of the students.
If a camper requires special accommodations for any reason, please let
us know in advance.
C Y BERC A MP
JUN E 6 -10
F O R M AT: R ES I D EN T I A L
G R A D ES: F O R YO U T H EN T ER I N G G R A D ES 7, 8 , 9, 10
C A M P ER S: M I N I M U M O F 5 0
C A M P D I R EC T O R : D R . M AT T M I L L ER (D EPA R T M EN T O F
C O M P U T ER S C I EN C E A N D I N F O R M AT I O N T EC H N O LO GY )
Explore a new field – cyber security, by learning these technology basics
and how they work:
• Networking concepts and computer programming
• Problem-solving through introduction to computer engineering
• Critical-thinking skills to address and solve problems
• Computer architecture and embedded systems hardware
During down time, you will meet new friends, enjoy movies and game
nights, and hang out in the UNK residence halls. The finale: Share with
your family what you have learned at the camp showcase.
Tuition: $250 for residential campers and $200 for commuters
S T R AT EGIE S F OR SOC I A L
C H A NGE
JUN E 7-10
F O R M AT: R ES I D EN T I A L
G R A D ES: F O R YO U T H EN T ER I N G G R A D ES 10, 11, 12
C A M P ER S: M I N I M U M O F 15
C A M P D I R EC T O R S: D R . D I A N E D U F F I N (P O L I T I C A L
S C I EN C E D EPA R T M EN T ) A N D D R . S U Z A N N E M AUG H A N
(S O C I O LO GY D EPA R T M EN T )
If your goal is to make a difference in your community, this camp
gives practical, how-to instructions for leading social change. Learn the
techniques professional activists use to define social problems, identify
solutions, mobilize followers, and communicate with policymakers,
media, and the public.
By the end of camp, you’ll have an action plan to take home and
implement in your community.
Tuition: $350 or $325 if registered before May 15
AGRIC ULT UR A L BIO T EC HNOLOGY:
ROO T ING F OR T HE F U T URE
JUN E 11-16
F O R M AT: R ES I D EN T I A L O R C O M M U T ER
G R A D ES: F O R YO U T H EN T ER I N G G R A D ES 7, 8
C A M P ER S: M I N I M U M O F 24
C A M P D I R EC T O R S: D R . PAU L T W I GG A N D
D R . J U L I E S H A F F ER (B I O LO GY D EPA R T M EN T )
This camp uses fun hands-on activities and outings to help you
understand the importance of plants and soils in agriculture. You
will examine soil composition and microbes, plant reactions to the
environment, genetically modified plants, and other topics.
Tuition: $300 for residential campers and $250 for commuters
T HE M AT H OF C H AOS A ND
C OMPE T I T ION
JUN E 11-14
F O R M AT: R ES I D EN T I A L
G R A D ES: F O R YO U T H EN T ER I N G G R A D ES 10, 11, 12
C A M P ER S: M I N I M U M O F 15
C A M P D I R EC T O R S: D R . D ER EK B O EC K N ER
A N D D R . G ER A R D KO F F I
(D EPA R T M EN T O F M AT H EM AT I C S A N D S TAT I S T I C S)
Google “fractals” and you see beautiful images and vibrant colors, but
these art constructs are actually also mathematical constructs. They are
objects that live between dimensions; they are neither 1D, 2D, or 3D
objects but have fractional dimension (hence “fractal”).
During this camp, you will look at some of the basic fractals like
the Cantor set and the Sierpinski triangle and see how something
completely random and chaotic like rolling a die can eventually become
very ordered if looked at in the right context.
Game theory is a branch of mathematics focusing on the application of
mathematical reasoning to competitive behavior. You will learn how to
use game theory to solve questions of social competition and analyze
social networks of different populations while learning how to be skillful
mathematicians and good strategists.
Day 1 of this camp will cover fractals, Day 2 will cover game theory, and
you will wrap things up the last half day.
Tuition: $250 or $235 if registered before May 15
C RIME SC ENE IN V E S T IG AT ION
C A MP
JUN E 12-14
F O R M AT: C O M M U T ER
G R A D ES: F O R YO U T H EN T ER I N G G R A D ES 9, 10
C A M P ER S: M I N I M U M O F 15
C A M P D I R EC T O R : S G T. K Y L E H A R S H B A RG ER
(K E A R N E Y P O L I C E D EPA R M EN T A N D D EPA R T M EN T O F
C R I M I N A L J U S T I C E)
Today, everyone knows what “CSI” is. In this camp, you will learn
the basic principles of criminal investigation, and be introduced to
forensic evidence collection and analysis techniques — like fingerprints,
impression evidence, microscopic evidence, and alternative light
sources.
You will even investigate a mock crime scene on the final day of the
camp. This camp is a partnership between the University of Nebraska
at Kearney and the Kearney Police Department.
Tuition: $85 or $80 if registered before May 15
MOV ERS, SH A K ERS A ND
DIF F ERENC E M A K ERS
JUN E 14 -16
F O R M AT: C O M M U T ER
G R A D ES: F O R YO U T H EN T ER I N G G R A D ES 7, 8 , 9
C A M P ER S: M I N I M U M O F 2 0
C A M P D I R EC T O R S: D R . B EN M A LC Y Z K (S O C I A L W O R K
D EPA R T M EN T ), D R . S U Z A N N E M AUG H A N (S O C I O LO GY
D EPA R T M EN T ), D R . J U L I E C A M P B EL L (C R I M I N A L
J U S T I C E D EPA R T M EN T )
Do YOU want to make a difference in the world? Do you want to be
involved in making our society more just? This summer camp is about
more than changing your life, it’s about helping you make the world a
better place. You can be a social justice warrior!
This camp will provide students with tools and ideas on how they can
make a difference in the world. YOUth have the power to make the
world great.
Tuition: $200 or $190 if registered before May 15
PH YSIC S, A S T RONOM Y A ND
ENGINEERING C A MP
JUN E 14 -17
F O R M AT: R ES I D EN T I A L
G R A D ES: F O R YO U T H EN T ER I N G G R A D ES 7, 8 , 9, 10
C A M P ER S: M I N I M U M O F 2 0
C A M P D I R EC T O R S: D R . T I M R EEC E
A N D D R . D I G A N TA D U T TA
(D EPA R T M EN T O F P H Y S I C S A N D A S T R O N O M Y )
In this camp you will gain hands-on experience and problem-solving
skills in Physics, Astronomy and Engineering. Learn about the Aug. 21,
2017 total solar eclipse, analyze electric circuits, study the physics of
energy and motion, test material properties using a universal testing
machine, and create 3D virtual structures with Computer Aid Design
(CAD) software.
Fun social activities include an evening telescope-viewing sessions.
Tuition: $285 or $270 if registered before May 15
HE A LT H SC IENC E S DAY C A MP
JUN E 16
F O R M AT: C O M M U T ER
G R A D ES: F O R YO U T H EN T ER I N G G R A D ES 11, 12
C A M P ER S: M I N I M U M O F 15
C A M P D I R EC T O R S: D I R EC T O R P EGGY A B EL S A N D
S A R A H J O N ES (H E A LT H S C I EN C ES P R O G R A M)
This is an exciting day of learning about health sciences and careers
in healthcare. You will learn about circulation and dissect a cow heart,
spend time in a lab setting, tour the Health Science Education complex,
and participate in simulations and case studies.
This camp will also be an opportunity to hear from healthcare
professionals in a variety of fields and learn about Health Sciences
at UNK. If you are interested in a career in healthcare, this is a
great opportunity.
Tuition: $85 or $80 if registered before May 15
MEE T T HE C A MP DIREC T ORS
• Dr. Tedd Rupnow | Mathematics and Statistics, Asst. Professor
• Dr. Derek Boeckner | Mathematics and Statistics, Asst. Professor
• Dr. Gerard Koffi | Mathematics and Statistics, Asst. Professor
• Dr. Kaye Sorensen | Mathematics and Statistics, Senior Lecturer
• Paul Bonk | Mathematics and Statistics, Lecturer
• Peg Abels | Director of Health Sciences
• Liz Stout | Asst. Director of Health Sciences
• Sarah Jones | Advisor of Health Sciences Programs
• Dr. Paul Twigg | Biology, Professor
• Dr. Julie Shaffer | Biology, Professor
• Dr. Matt Miller | Computer Science & I.T., Asst. Professor
• Dr. Ben Malcyzk | Social Work, Asst. Professor
• Dr. Suzanne Maughan | Sociology Chair, Assoc. Professor
• Dr. Julie Campbell | Criminal Justice Chair, Assoc. Professor
• Sgt. Kyle Harshbarger | Kearney Police Dept.
• Dr. Tim Reece | Physics and Astronomy Assoc. Professor
• Dr. Diganta Dutta | Physics and Astronomy, Asst. Professor
• Dr. Diane Duffin | Political Science Chair, Assoc. Professor
C ON TAC T US
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