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February 4, 2012

NWOSU in Alva plans summer science academy

By Phyllis Zorn, Staff Writer Enid News and Eagle

ALVA — A summer science academy, “Exploring the Benefits of Human-Animal Interaction,” will be held June 10-16 at Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Alva campus.

Thanks to a grant from the Oklahoma State Board of Regents, up to 30 students will be enrolled free of charge.

Through the camp, students will learn concepts of human and animal interaction, as well as its benefits to human psychological, physical and emotional health. They will learn about the role of wildlife in relation to human health, research design and statistical concepts, principles of data collection, observational research, computer use and presentation.

Students also will learn about careers in math and science.

Camp sessions will consist of lecture and computer skills building. Hands-on learning experiences will include observational research, a visit to Alabaster Caverns State Park and Great Salt Plains Lake and State Park, animal-assisted therapy activities, health care activities and testing hypotheses about the benefits of animals on human health.

Students will participate in animal-assisted activities with young children through senior adults.

Students will stay in Northwestern’s campus housing, with 24-hour supervision by a graduate student, and will be provided with three meals a day.

Oklahoma students who will be in the ninth or 10th grade in the fall of 2012 are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is April 13. Applicants will be notified of their status by April 30.

An application form can be found online at www.nwo su.edu/summer-science-academy. Applicants need to include a one-page statement on why they want to attend along with a teacher’s letter of recommendation. Applications can be emailed or mailed to Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Psychology Department, 2929 E. Randolph, Enid, OK 73701.

For more information, contact Sherril Stone at smstone@n wosu.edu or (580) 213-3119, or Karen Linstrum, at kslin strum@nwosu.edu or (580) 327-8148.

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