Talented & Gifted
Career-Oriented Summer Programs for High Ability Students in Grades 8-12
TAG, a summer program for high ability students in grades 8-12 is being offered this summer at Texas A&M University at Galveston. These career-oriented courses will help students expand their horizons with a preparatory course in the field of their choice. Early exposure to the career of their interest will enable them to make better course decisions in the future.

                                                        
 

2007 Courses & Dates:

Veterinary Medicine: June 10-16

What do Veterinarians do? See large and small animal practices, laboratory animal medicine facilities, zoo medicine, animal welfare facilities and some actual surgery. You will talk with practicing veterinarians and explore the anatomy of the animal as well as learn the clinical applications. Isolate real parasites and see what cells are and what they do. Can you read radiographs to diagnose the lesion? You will after your Galveston Island experience!  ($885)

Marine Engineering: July 8-14 NEW!! Description coming soon.


Marine Biology Research: July 22-28

Discover marine biology by exploring the diverse habitats of Galveston Island and the challenges to moving on a barrier island. Wade in the salt marshes of Galveston Bay and learn why this is our most valuable resource. Collect pelagic and benthic organisms aboard the research vessel R/V Milan and discuss their importance to the food web of Galveston Bay. Learn about endangered sea turtles and visit the sea turtle hatchery. Learn about marine mammals of the Gulf of Mexico and help conduct dolphin surveys. Using the vast resources of Galveston, we will integrate taxonomy, physiology, ecology and behavior of marine animals in their natural environment. This course is designed for students seeking a "hands on" approach to the marine environment as most activities are field oriented. Students will also design an original project to be presented at the end of the TAG session.  ($885)

Pre-Med: July 22-28
MUST BE 16 YEARS OLD TO PARTICIPATE IN PRE-MED!

Texas A&M University at Galveston in collaboration with The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is now offering a pre-med summer program for high ability students in grades 8-12. This week-long session is designed to enhance exposure to many different aspects of the health sciences. Students will begin with a tour of the UTMB campus to learn about the many different components comprising a major medical center. Each day they will explore aspects of different health and medical professions, giving them the ultimate pre-medicine experience. Students will learn tips about how to be successful in getting accepted to medical school as well as learn about the M.D./Ph.D. program.

Tentative daily schedules will include the following: radiation oncology, gross anatomy, regenerative medicine, autopsy lab, clinical sciences, burn institute, plastic surgery, private practice, nursing facility, and space medicine. Class size limited to 10.
($885)