Rising Scientist Award

 

About the Awards

The crisis in children’s mental health takes many forms. Stigma. Barriers to care. Slow progress on the science we need to develop new treatments. 

Investing in the scientific leaders of tomorrow will accelerate discovery and transform children’s lives. 

The Rising Scientist Awards, presented in partnership with Hunter College, are given annually to outstanding high school students who show exceptional promise in research areas related to mental health. The 2023 awards will be presented at our annual On the Shoulders of Giants scientific symposium on October 12, 2023.

To be selected for the Rising Scientist Awards a student must demonstrate:

• Outstanding interest and achievement in psychology, neuroscience or biomedical engineering research
• Strong academic performance in science courses
• Participation in related extracurricular activities
• Scientific research studies or independent research in one of the three areas of focus

Each Rising Scientist will receive:

• A $2,000 scholarship for college expenses
• An opportunity to share his or her research at the Child Mind Institute’s annual On the Shoulders of Giants Scientific Symposium, attended by world-class scientists
• Recognition at an awards ceremony following the symposium, which is attended by VIP guests, including the Child Mind Institute’s Sarah Gund Distinguished Scientist. The 2023 Distinguished Scientist Awardee is Mary Jane Rotheram-Borus, PhD, Professor, Child Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA; Director of the Global Center for Children and Families at UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior
• Invitations to attend a special educational event with representatives from the Child Mind Institute’s research programs and to shadow a Child Mind Institute researcher for a day
• Recognition in press releases distributed to national media outlets, on childmind.org and in social media promotion

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Nominations

We encourage nominations for high school students from groups that have faced historical barriers. We are committed to advancing science that represents all by recognizing and supporting the achievements of those from diverse backgrounds. 

The nomination period for the 2023 program is open until June 9, 2023. For more information about the program or nominations, see the Frequently Asked Questions page or email risingscientists@childmind.org.

Summer College Essay Kick-off for Juniors: Two Webinars Next Week

LIVE WEBINAR
​​​​​​​Summer College Essay Kick-Off for Juniors

This is a free educational webinar offered by College Essay Guy. Recordings will be emailed to everyone who registers.

​​​​​​​Important: When registering for the webinar, be sure to select "Register to all dates below" to register. The event is not full!

Part 1: How to Write an Outstanding Personal Statement
Tuesday May 23rd, 5-6:00pm Pacific (8-9:00pm Eastern)

On Tuesday, I’m covering:
 -  The Purpose of the Personal Statement (i.e., What Colleges Are Looking for)
 -  Two Fun Ways to Find Your Personal Statement Topic
 -  How (and Why) to Show Your Core Values
 -  Two Successful Personal Statement Examples
 -  Topics to Potentially Avoid
 -  Q&A (I'll Answer Pretty Much Any Question You Have)

Part 2: How to Create an Outstanding College Application
Thursday May 25th, 4-5:00pm Pacific (7-8:00pm Eastern)

On Thursday, I'm covering:
 -  A Sane College Application Timeline
 -  The Importance of Finding and Showing Your Core Values (Again)
 -  The Other Essential Parts of Your College Application
 -  Writing Great Supplemental Essays
 -  Tips for Creating a Great Activities List
 -  How to Make Use of the Additional Info Section
 -  How (and When) to Address Covid in Your Application
 -  Q&A

​​​​​​​Important: When registering for the webinar, be sure to select "Register to all dates below" to register. The event is not full!

Click here to register. 

Service Academy Information Night May 31

 

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation

Dear Colleague,   I would like to share some important information concerning congressional nominations to service academies. Four of the five academies - U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), U.S. Military Academy (USMA), U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) - require applicants to apply for and receive a congressional nomination from either a U.S. Representative or a U.S. Senator. In addition to their two U.S. senators, applicants to USMMA may apply to any and all members of congress in their state. This affords USMMA applicants more opportunities to secure these coveted appointments.   Congressman Tom Kean, Jr., representing the 7th Congressional District of New Jersey, is hosting a Service Academy Information Night on May 31st to learn about the application and nomination process. Representatives from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the other academies will be there to answer questions. I have attached a flyer with details that you can share with your students.   High school and middle school students interested in attending a service academy are encouraged to attend. Congressional staff will be present to explain the nomination process. Family members, counselors and educators are welcome. The details are as follows:   May 31, 2023 6 PM – 8 PM Raritan Valley Community College 118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876   Students are encouraged to visit usmma.edu/admissions to learn more about the Academy. The USMMA’s digital viewbook highlights Midshipman life, sports, sailing, academic programs and majors, the unique year at sea training, and more.   If you have any questions or would like to set up a Zoom session to learn more about our program, please contact our Admissions Officer for New Jersey LCDR Joe Becker.

Students can learn live online with Georgetown this summer

New This Summer: Medicine and Law & Government +Live We’re excited to announce that Georgetown University’s Pre-College Online Program is offering a new supplemental opportunity this summer: +Live. These engaging, live online events are held on select weekdays, span a variety of topics, include activities with experts in the field, and allow students to collaborate with fellow students from around the globe.

Here’s how it works: Students apply for the summer courses that interest them. If they’re admitted, they’ll be eligible to purchase +Live during checkout along with the course(s) they selected. While we’re offering +Live with a focus on medicine or law & government, all students are welcome to participate. EXPLORE LAW & GOVERNMENT +LIVE EXPLORE MEDICINE +LIVE

Please share this email with your motivated students and encourage them to take advantage of +Live this summer with Georgetown.

The Columbia University Science Honors Program (2023-2024)

I am writing to inform you about Columbia University's Science Honors
Program (SHP) and its application process for the 2023-2024 academic
year. This program, now in its sixty-fifth year, offers enrichment
courses in science and mathematics on Saturday mornings throughout the
school year to 700 students who have been selected from approximately
750 high schools in the metropolitan New York area. The program returned
to in-person operation this past year, as the Covid-19 pandemic receded.

Further information about the program is available at:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/shp/

Applicants to the SHP must now be in the 11th, 10th, or 9th grade and
should have a strong interest and exceptional ability in science and
mathematics. I would very much appreciate your informing appropriate
students, and science and mathematics teachers in your school about the
program. Next year's SHP will have openings for approximately 400 new
students.

The program uses an online application process which students can access
on the Columbia University SHP web page:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/shp/apply.html
Please note that the program is using a new online application platform,
Slate.

Each applicant will be asked to do the following:
(1) Submit an online application, with an associated $50 application fee
(waivers are available in case of financial hardship).
(2) Submit an electronic copy of their official transcript directly to
the SHP.
(3) Request that a teacher, guidance counselor, or principal submit an
online recommendation letter.
(4) Take a two-hour online entrance examination to be administered on
various weekend dates TBD during the second half of June.

The deadline for the SHP receipt of student online applications is May
31, 2023.

Official transcripts and online letters of recommendation must be
received by the SHP no later than June 15, 2023. Admission decisions
will be announced in August, 2023.

A Top 50 "Best Pre-College Summer Program" for Your Students

Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Early College Summer Program is a great way for high school students in grades 9–12 to explore their interests and get a jump start on college. Classes are offered in June, July and August!

Most classes are offered online for a perfect blend of real-time instruction, self-paced projects and virtual teamwork. Several on-campus classes are offered on FDU’s Florham Campus in Madison, NJ, where you can attend classes with undergraduate college students.

LEARN MORE

A Top 50 “Best Pre-College Summer Program” — Value Colleges (2021).

2023 CLASSES Explore our Early College classes in these subject areas: The creative arts (think design, music in the movies and musical theater!) Literature and communication (look for classes in fiction, creative writing and communication!) Personal investing Sports management Esports Social psychology and social sciences Biology and environmental sciences

QUESTIONS?

Contact Jakyrra Tyson at 201-692-6504 or email precollege@fdu.edu.

REGISTER TODAY!

OTHER PROGRAMS WORTH NOTING

Thinking About A Career in Law? Get a taste of being a first-year law student at FDU’s Annual Mini-Law School! FDU faculty and undergraduate members of FDU’s award-winning Mock Trial team will offer four days of on-campus simulations, discussions, and interactive presentations on FDU’s Florham Campus! Register before June 1 and save!

College Readiness for Students Who Learn Differently For college-bound high school juniors and seniors with dyslexia or other language-based learning disability, FDU’s on-campus or online 8-Day Summer Experience focuses on developing the skills needed for college success. Online and on-campus options.

Opportunity at Wake Forest University for Your Tech-Savvy High School Students

 

SoulPhamm Registration: Basketball, Cheerleading, Step Team, Sorority & More

SoulPhamm is a small, nonprofit organization that provides sports, arts and service activities for young people. You may learn more about us at www.soulphamm.org and about our program's leadership, Dr. Leisa Herrera, by viewing the trailer for the documentary titled, 1City Soul here.  SoulPhamm is the successor organization to The 1City Youth Project.

We have received invitations to perform at high-visibility events across the tri-state area and along the East Coast and would like to involve as many young people from NJ and NYC as we can.  We will be performing in a few collegiate Homecoming Events this fall in the hopes of exciting young people about attending college. Because of the work it will take us to prepare our amazing young people for this event, we are shutting down recruitment for the rest of 2023 after May 13th.  Our programs operate on Saturdays, so they shouldn't interfere with their extra-curricular participation at school.  In the case of conflicts, we encourage the young people to fully participate with their schools.

Although the program is currently based in Newark, it is open to students across New Jersey and New York City. We would encourage families to complete the form on our website as soon as possible to guarantee their slot for tryouts as we will only take 10 young people per club.   We've not added you to our mailing list, and won't disturb you again after this.

 

Summer '23 SAT Bootcamp

At Ivy Learning & Test Prep, we have been helping students to achieve their academic goals with highly experienced instructors and counselors who are experts in middle and high school curricula, standardized testing and college admissions. We provide test prep programs for over 10 years.

 

You can find Summer'23 SAT BootCamp details in the attachment. Students can register for the program using the link below:

https://form.jotform.com/90747513688166

Summer'23 SAT BootCamp costs $699 per student.

Our students achieved high scores in recent SAT exams. For example, Arjun achieved 1570, Ferit achieved 1550, Basant achieved 800 (Math) and Elif achieved 1530. If you want to achieve 1400+ or 1500+ SAT score, we can definitely help you. 

 

We can also create Summer SAT Program based on your request or we can adjust our program according to your needs.

 

 

Customized seminars for schools in 2024 in Oxford, Cambridge, Paris, or Barcelona

Oxbridge Academic Programs has been welcoming intellectually adventurous students in grades 8-12 to its programs in Oxford, Cambridge, Paris, Barcelona, and New York, for almost 40 years.  As we finalize preparations for the coming summer, we wanted to remind you that we also organize customized school-trips for students in grades 8-12 in spring and summer.

 

BESPOKE SEMINARS

Over the past 10 years, schools from as far afield as Australia, China, Cyprus, Malaysia, Qatar, South Africa, and the US, have sent groups to take part in bespoke, university-level seminars in Oxford, Cambridge, Paris, and Barcelona.  Uniquely, our seminars offer schools the opportunity to tailor every aspect of the experience. Educators interested in bringing groups work with our syllabus coordinators and experts to develop courses designed to give their students a university-level experience in the subject(s) of their choosing while taking full advantage of local resources. 

 

COURSES

In recent years, schools have worked with our colleagues to create syllabi in topics as varied as Business, Critical Thinking, French, Genetics, International Relations, Medicine, Modernism, Monarchy, Psychology, the Print Revolution, Public Speaking, and Romantic Poetry, to name but a few.

 

CULTURAL IMMERSION

Beyond the classroom, our teams work with schools to devise calendars of activities, talks, tours, and visits that complement the course materials while immersing students in local life and culture.

 

GET IN TOUCH

To find out more about possible venues, dates, and travel arrangements – we offer one free educator place per ten enrolled students – to see past calendars and syllabi, or to set up a meeting to discuss options for 2024, please email spring.seminar@oxbridgeprograms.com