Vanderbilt Summer Academy Course Catalog 2013

2013
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daTeS and TuiTion

Vanderbilt Summer Academy 2013 offers three sessions, designed for different grade levels. Session I (one week) Rising 8th Graders
(students entering 8th grade in fall 2013)
Qualifying ScoreS*
Please note that scores are based upon the grade in which the student took the test.
7th grade 8th grade 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade Sat 500M or cr 550M or cr 590M or cr 630M or cr 670M or cr aCt 20M or r 22M or r 25M or r 27M or r 29M or r
June 914 $1,250 application Due: april 26 Session II (two weeks) Rising 9th and 10th Graders
(students entering 9th or 10th grade in fall 2013)
If you have taken the PSAT, add a zero to get your SAT score. Once a student has qualified, he or she does not have to submit further test results for following years.
In our experience, gifted students rise to the challenge of taking these tests, so long as undue pressure is not placed upon them. Students may take the SAT or ACT assessments at any time and at any grade level. They can also retake the tests and submit new results. We accept scores that were achieved through the Duke Talent Identification Program, tip.duke.edu, but you are not required to go through TIP to apply to Vanderbilt Summer Academy. Please note that any scores submitted to us are for our placement purposes only, and do not go to VU admissions. You can register directly for either the SAT or the ACT through their websites: www.collegeboard.com Vanderbilt PTY code: SAT 3697 www.actstudent.org Vanderbilt PTY code: ACT 5165
June 1628 $2,250 application Due: March 29 Session III (three weeks) Rising 11th and 12th Graders
(students entering 11th or 12th grade in fall 2013)
*No SAT/ACT scores? Students may be eligible to apply through our portfolio admissions options. To apply via portfolio, students should complete the VSA application and essays and submit the following items in lieu of SAT/ACT scores: A grade-level assessment indicating 90th percentile or higher in either a verbal or non-verbal section. Acceptable assessments include but are not limited to: ERB, CogAT, Terra Nova, ITBS, Stanford Achievement Test, OLSAT, Woodcock-Johnson, WISC, Stanford-Binet, MAT. Two teacher recommendations. School transcript or most recent report card (transcript preferred). Sample of recent course work relating to the VSA course the student wishes to take. See pty.vanderbilt.edu/portfolio_assessment for more details and to download teacher recommendation forms. a note for parents Out-of-level testing, such as the SAT or ACT when given to younger students, offers the best gauge of how appropriate the course work may be for an individual.
financial aid
Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth is dedicated to making its programs available to qualified students regardless of ability to pay. You will find an application for financial aid on page 33. Please note that financial assistance funds are limited, and awards are based upon demonstrated financial need. VSA does not award full funding. All financial aid awards are partial.
July 7 26 $3,250 application Due: March 29
early-bird diScounT available

Applications with tuition deposits postmarked by the following earlybird dates will receive a 5 percent tuition discount: Sessions II & III: February 1, 2013 Session I: Not applicable See p. 28 for details.
aPPly online
New for 2013, VSA now offers online applications. Visit pty.vanderbilt.edu/vsa to access the online application.
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Phone: (615) 322-8261 Email: pty.peabody@vanderbilt.edu Fax: (615) 322-3457
in my experience, universities can play a role
and it is important that we do so

Dean Camilla Benbow, an internationally recognized researcher of gifted and talented youth and co-director of the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth, founded Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth (PTY) in 2000 as a summer residential academic program on the campus of Vanderbilt University.
most talented young learners.

for their well-being and for our common future.
in encouraging and supporting the
vanderbilt Programs for Talented youth would like to thank the following individuals and programs of the vanderbilt community for their support.
Richard McCarty, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine Camilla Benbow, Dean of Peabody College of Education and Human Development Douglas Christiansen, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Dean of Admissions
vanderbilt.edu/provost mc.vanderbilt.edu peabody.vanderbilt.edu admissions.vanderbilt.edu
John Gaines, Director of Undergraduate Admissions admissions.vanderbilt.edu Carolyn Dever, Dean of the College of Arts and Science as.vanderbilt.edu
Philippe Fauchet, Dean of the School of Engineering engineering.vanderbilt.edu Chris Guthrie, Dean of the Law School Mark Wait, Dean of Blair School of Music Frank Wcislo, Dean of The Ingram Commons Louise Hanson, M.D., Director of the Student Health Center Susan Kay, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Vanderbilt Law School Bonnie Miller, Senior Associate Dean for Health Sciences Education Vanderbilt Center for Latin American Studies Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) Street Theatre Company law.vanderbilt.edu blair.vanderbilt.edu commons.vanderbilt.edu vanderbilt.edu/student_health law.vanderbilt.edu medschool.vanderbilt.edu vanderbilt.edu/clas vanderbilt.edu/vinse streettheatrecompany.org
On behalf of vanderbilt programs for talented youth, i invite you to join us this summer to experience campus living at one of the worlds great universities.
For the academically gifted learner, Vanderbilt Summer Academy offers one-week, two-week, and three-week sessions, each taught by stellar Vanderbilt faculty and scholars. We maintain low faculty-student ratios so that you receive the individual attention necessary to pursue your academic interests through one of our intellectually rigorous courses. Each of our classes will develop your critical thinking skills, encourage intellectual exploration, and teach you how to thrive in a college classroom setting. At Vanderbilt Summer Academy, you will have the opportunity to push your intellectual limits alongside peers who also appreciate the sheer joy of learning and academic discovery. Vanderbilt Summer Academy is unique among summer academic programs due to the high caliber of our faculty and access to university resources. You can study nanotechnology in a state-of-the-art lab, make legal arguments in Vanderbilt Law Schools model courtrooms, or go on rounds with doctors at the VU Medical Center. We also provide ways to develop your social, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Each afternoon you will participate in Arte class to clear your mind, body, and spirit and become physically active through courses such as yoga, dance, martial arts, fencing, and many others. The quality of our residential facilities and beautiful, tree-lined campus nestled in the heart of Nashvilles city center provides the perfect environment for learning. You will live in a first-year residence hall in The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons at Vanderbilt, enjoy pickup games of ultimate Frisbee on the green lawns of historic Peabody campus, and embrace what Vanderbilt and Nashville have to offer. You will find that our programs have been designed specifically for students like yourself. VSA faculty and staff provide support and encouragement, inside and outside our classrooms, to help you succeed academically. Whether its through expanding your knowledge in our accelerated courses, or at a cookout, dance, or campus concert, Vanderbilt Summer Academy is committed to making your experience one that you will remember forever. As you look through this catalog, we encourage you to imagine yourself here at Vanderbilt University this summerlearning, growing, and enjoying life with peers who share similar academic abilities and interests and a faculty and staff who care about you. I hope to see you soon!
Contents
General information .. .inside Front Cover academic life at vSa ..................... 2 residential life at vSa .................... 4 Session i Course Catalog................. 7 the ingram Commons at vanderbilt university ...................... 11 Session ii Course Catalog................ 12 Session iii Course Catalog............... 16 Common Questions From vSa applicants ............... 21 From parents ........................... 22 vSa Faculty .................................... 23 application instructions .................. 27 admission application .................... 29 Financial aid information/ application ..................................... 33 Other Summer programs at vanderbilt ................................... 35
Gem Thomerson, Ed.D. Director, Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth
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Academic Life at Vanderbilt Summer Academy

Our philOSOphy
Vanderbilt Summer Academy offers a challenging introduction to the academic rigors of college life at Vanderbilt. You will enjoy the excitement of in-depth, rapid study of a fascinating subject within a community of your intellectual peers. Our course catalog (beginning on page 7) is filled with wideranging, interdisciplinary topics such as nanotechnology, religion and philosophy, history, and medicine. Regardless of where your interests take you, we have courses designed to provoke ongoing discussion and learning. Above all, Vanderbilt Summer Academy is a risk-friendly academic environment that will both challenge and foster your abilities.
Our FaCulty
Vanderbilt Summer Academy instructors (profiles beginning on page 23) are drawn from the wealth of talented faculty and scholars here in the Vanderbilt University and Nashville communities and include many distinguished professors, scientists, and researchers. All instructors are carefully selected not only for achievements in their fields, but also for their commitment to excellence in classroom teaching. These outstanding VSA faculty serve as academic role models, providing instruction and insights into their areas of study. A teaching assistant (TA) with demonstrated expertise in the subject matter supports each class. The TA serves as a resource to the instructor and to the classsharing his or her perspective on the subject matter and helping promote a secure learning environment.
Why vSa? We recognize that you have many choices of summer

academic programs. here are some things that set vSa apart.
Access to scholars. vanderbilt faculty and doctoral-level scholars teach most of our classes, so youll work with true content-area experts. Small classes. Classes have 1215 students in most cases. Personalized attention. each class has a dedicated instructor and teaching assistant. Opportunities for personal development. From arte classes, to talks on social and emotional growth, to sessions with admissions counselors, vSa celebrates the whole you! Campus living. vSa students reside in a state-of-the-art first-year residence hall designed for social interaction with your community of like-minded intellectual peers. Parent education. vSa offers a special opening-day lecture and information session for parents, covering a range of topics relating to gifted teens and college admission processes.
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Our COurSe WOrk

The Vanderbilt Summer Academy course curricula are designed to meet the intellectual and cognitive needs of highly gifted youth. Vanderbilt Summer Academy courses are: Accelerated and unique, offering you the opportunity to explore areas of study not typically available elsewhere Fast-paced and rigorous with an emphasis on critical and creative thinking Drawn from a broad range of disciplines in order to maximize the potential for interdisciplinary study Rooted in the rich academic and cultural environment of Vanderbilt University and the surrounding Nashville community Vanderbilt Summer Academy offers the opportunity to explore exciting new areas of studyin and out of the classroom. You can study in campus libraries, laboratories, studios, and galleries, and enjoy many of the off-campus resources that Nashville provides. The innovative curricula allow you to learn through hands-on activities, real-world scenarios, laboratory experiments, lively group discussions, and self-directed projects. With six hours a day devoted to learning, VSA courses allow for a satisfying level of focus and depth. And while the course work can be exciting and intensive, homework assignments
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are kept to a minimum. When out of class, you will be able to fully enjoy the social and recreational activities Vanderbilt Summer Academy has to offer.
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So students can best experience the joy of learning within a group of true intellectual and social peers, Vanderbilt Summer Academy is a non-graded program and does not offer credit for course work. Rather, Vanderbilt Summer Academy promotes accelerated learning in an environment tailored to promote academic risk taking. We encourage you to push your intellectual limits without fear of failure. Rather than a grade, you will receive a performance evaluation. This thoughtfully prepared constructive feedback will help you accurately assess your achievements in the course work. More than a number or letter, this rubric is designed to help you understand your performance and abilities and to guide you in charting your future academic endeavors. Because Vanderbilt Summer Academy realizes that parents are important partners in the intellectual growth of their children, instructors make themselves available to parents for an optional end-of-session conference or open house.
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and the balance of classes.
Residential Life at Vanderbilt Summer Academy

Vanderbilt Summer Academy isnt only about the academic experience. We believe that life outside the classroom is just as important as what goes on inside. Each weekday, you will participate in an extracurricular Arte class, plus, every evening, you will be able to choose from a wide range of activities from ultimate Frisbee and field days to tie-dyeing and talent shows. In addition, time is built into the schedule to allow plenty of opportunities for you to unwind and socialize with your new friends. Not only will you have the chance to live on a college campus, but you will also get to sample some of the many cultural and entertainment offerings of Nashville through group outings and field trips.
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Hank Ingram House, on The Ingram Commons, will be your home away from home at VSA. This building combines the best of modern conveniences within a graciously classic exterior.
This centrally air-conditioned house includes laundry facilities on the first floor and vending machines for snacks. Floors are separated by gender, and each has four communal bathrooms. Living in Hank Ingram House will give you a sneak peek into Vanderbilts residential experience for first-year students. Learn more at commons.vanderbilt.edu.
reSidential StaFF
Our carefully selected and trained house master and proctors will be on hand to supervise the residence hall and to guide students in evening and weekend activities. Most proctors are Vanderbilt students who will live on each floor near assigned groups of ten to fifteen students. These proctor groups will meet every evening and will enjoy occasional group outings. Your proctor group will be your VSA family.
dininG
Vanderbilt Summer Academy students will eat most of their meals in campus dining halls, which offer a wide variety of healthy and savory selections including vegetarian and vegan options. All meals served in the dining halls or at VSAwide events are covered in the tuition. Several dining outlets sell espresso drinks and snacks during the day. Outside food purchases, such as snacks or ice cream, will be the responsibility of the student.
vSa was life-changing.
i learned so much
and met awesome people; i think about it all the time.
Because Vanderbilt Summer Academy is an opportunity to experience communal living, some of the responsibility for health and safety will rest with you. You will be informed of the program guidelines for behavior, participation, and campus boundaries in the Vanderbilt Summer Academy Student Handbook, which you will receive upon admission. All rules are designed to foster a healthful, respectful environment where everyone can find success and enjoyment. In the event that you need medical attention, a staff member will accompany you to the Vanderbilt Student Health Center or the Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt, depending on the situation and time of day. Both facilities are nearby. The staff member will stay with you until the situation is resolved. The Vanderbilt Summer Academy office will contact your parents or guardians and will keep them informed. VSA also has established procedures for the handling of routine medications. Details will be provided upon admission to the program.
SaFety, health, and Student SuperviSiOn

Vanderbilt Summer Academy recognizes the importance of proper health and safety for everyone in our program. Our trained staff live in the residence hall, supervise activities, and maintain the overall well-being and safety of students during the program. Students will spend the majority of their evenings and weekends participating in supervised events and activities. Discretionary time will vary by session. The VU Police Department partners with VSA in securing the residence hall and campus. The VSA residence hall houses only program participants and authorized Vanderbilt staff. All students are provided with keys to their dorm rooms in order to allow them to secure their belongings.
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The Arte program kicks off each weekday afternoon with specialty classes. Arte classes typically explore areas of the performing, physical, martial, and visual arts, giving you a chance to sample something new and different. They will help you transition from your busy class day into the more leisurely pace of the evening. See a sampling of Arte offerings listed below. Remember, absolutely no prior experience is necessary! Arte options are subject to change. You will receive detailed information about Arte classes in your VSA welcome packet.
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Juggling
Even if you are all thumbs, you can learn to juggle! Juggling is great fun, and it also teaches you amazing hand-eye coordination. Youll wow your friends with your newfound juggling skills.
Martial Arts & Self Defense
arte prOGram
(Activities for Recreation, Exploration, and Talent Expansion)
One of the highest values in ancient Greek philosophy and literature was the concept of (Arte, pronounced ah-reh-tay). Often translated simply as virtue, it more accurately denotes the ideal of human excellence and well-roundedness. At VSA, we have chosen the concept as a guide to the integration of classroom learning with out-of-classroom opportunities. We want you to work hard and challenge yourself in class, but we also want you to make friends and have fun. We will provide opportunities for you to relax and socialize on campus and to enjoy some of the sights and sounds of Nashville, as well. In addition, the Arte program encourages students to share their talents and leisure interests with the VSA community. Whether you like to sing, play a musical instrument, recite poetry, knit afghans, strategize chess defenses, dance the cha-cha, or rock out to your favorite tunes, we invite you to share your enthusiasms, hobbies, and talents with your fellow VSA students and staff.
The odds are that youll never be attacked or mugged. Still, wouldnt it be nice to know what to do if you were? This class will teach students basic techniques drawn from different martial arts to learn effective methods of self-defense. Youll learn creative ways to disable an opponent no matter your height or body strength.
Improv Comedy
Take advantage of the moment and make people laugh. In this introduction to improvisational comedy, you will learn techniques to perfect comic timing, perform spontaneous scenes, and play off cues from your audience. Improv also teaches valuable life skills such as listening, communication and self-confidence while developing individual creativity through the use of theatre games and exercises.
Yoga
Meaning to unite, yoga promotes balance of mind and body through a series of postures and mindful breathing. Yoga derives from an Indian spiritual tradition that is over 5,000 years old. Youll leave this class calm, centered, and energized! And MANY more
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Session 1 Course Catalog

Rising 8th gRadeRs June 914 $1,250
(For students who will be entering 8th grade in fall 2013)
We have carefully designed this one-week session for middle school students to provide plenty of exciting activities outside of the classroom. You will be able to choose from a variety of games, sports, crafts, and other activities each evening after dinner. You and your parents can rest assured that our VSA community is self-contained and well supervised. Our staff will work hard to ensure that you wont feel lost or overwhelmed during your stay at Vanderbilt. At the end of the week, you will leave with many new friends, the great satisfaction of succeeding in a fast-paced and rigorous classroom, and the wonderful feeling of being a part of Vanderbilts community of scholars.
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8:00 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. noon noon 1:00 p.m. 1:00 3:00 p.m. Breakfast Class Lunch Class Study Hall with TAs Arte Class Free Time Dinner Planned Recreational Activities Proctor Meeting and Free Time on Hall Room Curfew/ Call Parents Lights Out
Qualifying scores based on grade in which student took test:
7th Grade
Sat500 m or Cr aCt20 m or r
a WOrd abOut ClaSS plaCement

Classes fill quickly! please consider your course choices carefully. While we will do our best to place you in your first-choice class, it may be filled, and we often have to place students in second- or third-choice classes. as you review these course descriptions, please rank-order as many classes as youd like, knowing that you may not get your first choice. your deposit becomes non-refundable once we place you in a class that you have ranked. So, rank only those classes that you are truly willing to takeand pay for!
3:00 4:00 p.m. 4:00 5:00 p.m. 5:00 6:00 p.m. 6:00 6:50 p.m. 7:00 9:00 p.m. 9:00 10:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m. * Subject to change
Session 1 Course Titles

baseball by the numbers theatre religion and politics astronomy Writing Short Stories Field ecology intro to Group theory unseen Civil War nanotechnology Satire, parody, and Wit Computer programming Forensic Chemistry
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baSeball by the numberS

.406 56 61* The game of baseball is defined by its numbers. In this math course, students will study the historical significance of numbers in baseball through a variety of activities and readings. After an introduction to the most common baseball statistics, students will construct their own simulations. In doing so, they will keep track of their players stats and determine which skills are most valuable for a hitter to possess. Students will discuss the relative merits of various statistics and have an opportunity to apply their knowledge to various contexts. Play ball! Dawson Gray
reliGiOn and pOlitiCS in ameriCan hiStOry

How should voters take their personal religious beliefs into account when choosing candidates? No matter how you answer that question, it is undeniable that religion plays a significant role in American politics. It always has. This course will examine the unique role that religion has playedand continues to playin American civil discourse, from the Puritan settlers who thought they were on a divine mission, to the drafting of the U.S Constitution, and the way separation of church and state has been understood, interpreted, and practiced in the history of this nation. Kelly Williams
theatre: playinG the paGe and readinG the StaGe

What is theatre, and how do we study it? In this course, we will attempt to answer those questions. Students will explore dramatic texts through discussion, performance, and viewing of film adaptations and taped stagings of the works we read in class. We will consider the plays themselves and how extratextual elements such as costuming, blocking, movement, gesture, and sound effects enhance our understanding of the words on the page. And, since the best way to understand drama is through performance, we will put ourselves on stage. Students will work in groups to write adaptations and perform scenes from the plays we read. No prior theatre experience is necessary. Break a leg! Rosie Seagraves
aStrOnOmy: a COSmiC vOyaGe

Every time you look at the stars, you go on a cosmic voyage through time. In this course, youll learn how to make sense of that voyage using scientific processes combined with hands-on/eyes-on exploration. Over the course of the week, you will learn how to use several types of telescopes, including small telescopes which you will construct yourself. You will also examine real astronomical data, observe the sky with the naked eye, collect data, and discuss many topics of astronomical interest (including the possibility of alien life). Traveling through billions of years of history and light years worth of space, you will leave with a greater understanding of your own place in the here and now. Erika Grundstrom
WritinG ShOrt StOrieS

In the world of literature theres hardly anything so satisfyingor so difficult to createas a well-crafted short story. William Faulkner called the short story the most demanding form of prose, but students in this course will develop the skills necessary to rise to Mr. Faulkners challenge. Aspiring writers will learn about the creative process, developing plot, and crafting complex characters, and will explore ideas of narrative and voice. They will read and discuss short stories, and theyll try out concepts in their own daily writing exercises. By the end of the class, students will have completed short stories of their own. This class will take an exploratory and activity-focused approach and will include a writing workshop format where students will give and receive feedback on one anothers work. Marysa LaRowe
make observations in the field, and analyze our findings in the lab. We will also learn how to present our results in tables and graphs. Field observations will focus on small mammal, insect, and plant diversity in a variety of local environments, including grassland, forest, and marshland. Come prepared to get your feet wet and your hands dirty! Cassidy Cobbs, Sarah Lawson, Patrick Abbot
math: intrOduCtiOn tO GrOup theOry

Math students normally study group theory in the third year of an undergraduate mathematics major. Group theory has broad applications in computer science, theoretical physics, and organic chemistry. In this course, well begin our exploration of group theory with an investigation of symmetries of regular polygons. This investigation will lead us to the concepts of a permutation, cyclic groups, and modular arithmetic. We will take time to answer seemingly silly but non-trivial questions such as: How does Pac Man play tic-tac-toe? There will be a strong emphasis on group investigations, solving difficult and non-standard problems, and mathematical communication. Students will come away with a much deeper understanding of how we solve equations in a typical algebra class. Jason Brasel
Field eCOlOGy
Biology is everywhereyou just have to go outside and look. In this field biology class, students will learn the basics of ecology and evolution, biodiversity and the tree of life, and how biologists use these concepts in the field. As a group, we will embark upon field expeditions to observe the diversity of plant and animal life on the Vanderbilt campus and at parks and nature preserves in and around Nashville. We will learn how to collect specimens and data,
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the unSeen Civil War

The Civil War wreaked havoc on the American people and its landscape. In your history classes, youve probably studied timelines, battles, and generals in textbooks and other written histories. But have you had the chance to study this era from the words and documents of the people who lived it? This course will examine the war from political, social, and military perspectives. We will use Vanderbilts vast archive of Civil War-era maps, photographs, documents, and primary source materials such as letters and journals to discover the causes, course, and consequences of the war. Students will hone their skills as historians through analysis of archival documents, development of critical writing skills, and classroom debate. This course will include a field trip to Nashvilles Fort Negley, where students will learn about the wars impact on the city and its citizens. Erica Hayden
hands at parody, writing in a variety of satiric forms, and using their own wit and creativity to comment on the world around them. David Kumler
COmputer prOGramminG and the Smart phOne

Smart phones allow us to have powerful technology in the palms of our hands. They are intuitive, user-friendly, and sometimes just plain cool. But they arent magic. Someone had to design and program all the apps and software powering these nifty devices. In this computer engineering class, we will gain a fundamental understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved with programming android-based smart phones. We will learn about the Java programming language within the integrated development environment (IDE) of Eclipse. After learning the basic Java classes of the android software development kit (SDK), we will apply these classes to several hands-on programming projects including a tip calculator, a quadratic formula solver, and a line-plotting tool. We will also learn the importance of user interface design and how to develop intuitively designed user interfaces using XML. Stephanie Weedon-Wright
intrOduCtiOn tO nanOteChnOlOGy
In the world of nanotechnology, less is more. This course will introduce students to the broad field of science and engineering at the atomic scale. Students will explore nanoscale technology through cutting-edge examples and hands-on experience in self-assembly, surface science, molecular engineering, nanomaterials fabrication, and nanobiotechnology. We will explore questions such as: What makes certain molecules self-assemble into useful nanoscale structures? How do you design a surface to specifically detect a virus? Can we create materials that contain as much surface area as a football field in a single gram? You will discover the answers to these and other problems in the science of small things. Kane Jennings
FOrenSiC ChemiStry
Do you like a good mystery? Do you like to trace evidence to determine whether or not the science accurately explains the crime? Here is your chance to become part of a team of forensic investigators examining the many facets of forensic chemistry. You will learn about topics such as drug analysis, toxicology, trace analysis of hair, fiber, and glass, and arson analysis of gunshot residue and fire debris. As you progress in learning the basic chemistry behind the techniques, you will spend time solving crimes. You will work as a team to collect and analyze evidence from various crime scenes, trace steps of the crime, communicate your findings with other task force members, and present your findings to the class. Grace Zoorob
but SeriOuSly . . . Satire, parOdy, and Wit

In the past century, parody has become one of the most common forms of expression. From James Joyce to Stephen Colbert, from Monty Python to The Onion, parody has infiltrated countless areas of modern discourse. This course explores the concept of parody in its various forms and purposes, focusing primarily on the role parody plays in contemporary political and social discourse. Topics include humor, farce, pastiche, satire, and irony. Most importantly, students will spend time trying their own
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i loved everyone i met at vSa

from my professor to my ta, the
proctors, and the other students.
The Ingram Commons at Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt leads the country in its commitment to create the best possible undergraduate learning environment. At the heart of this goal stand the ideas of The Ingram Commonsa unique program designed to make the first-year experience challenging, fun, and fulfilling. This collaborative community nurtures and develops proactive, intentional learners and invites an invigorating exchange of ideas. To learn more about The Ingram Commons, please visit commons.vanderbilt.edu. At Vanderbilt Summer Academy, you dont have to wait until you are a college student to enjoy The Ingram Commons experience. The Dean of The Ingram Commons and the staff of Vanderbilt Summer Academy have worked together to create programming designed to enlighten and to stimulate thinking for VSA students. You will have the opportunity to learn and to be inspired as you talk over the dinner table with professors from all parts of Vanderbilt University or as you share your own interests at informal colloquia that you and your friends and colleagues design. You can work together to create your own community of scholarship and fun.
COmmunity, Creativity, CuriOSity, COmpaSSiOn
livinG, learninG, leadinG
the inGram COmmOnS
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Session II Course Catalog

Rising 9th and 10th gRadeRs June 16 28 $2,250
(For students who will be entering 9th or 10th grade in fall 2013) Qualifying scores based on grade in which student took test:
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
For students who will be going into 9th and 10th grades, Session II strives to reach the right combination of free time coupled with structured activity outside of class, allowing you to choose recreational and social activities that appeal to you. On the Session II weekend, we will arrange outings around Nashville and possibly an all-VSA recreational outing such as ice skating or laser tag. Throughout your
session, you will also find a diverse selection of unique evening activities from seminars on choosing a college to intramural ultimate Frisbee competitions to film screenings to just hanging out with your new friends. Our goal is for VSA Session II students to experience an age-appropriate sampling of campus life, living in a residence hall and creating a close-knit community among like-minded peers.
Session II Course Titles

lyrics: From epic poems to modern pop math: Group theory american utopias astronomy Writing Short Stories math and music Star Wars and mythology microbiology and immunology unseen Civil War nanotechnology and engineering medicine, health, and Society applied physics and Game design
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Weekday Schedule
8:00 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. noon noon 1:00 p.m. 1:00 3:00 p.m. 3:00 4:00 p.m. 4:00 5:00 p.m. 5:00 6:00 p.m. 6:00 6:50 p.m. 7:00 9:00 p.m. 9:00 10:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Breakfast Class Lunch Class Study Hall with TAs Arte Class Free Time Dinner Recreational Activities Proctor Meeting and Free Time on Hall Room Curfew* Lights Out*

Classes fill quickly! please consider your course choices carefully. While we will do our best to place you in your first-choice class, it may be filled, and we often have to place students in second- or third-choice classes. as you review these course descriptions, please rank-order as many classes as youd like, knowing that you may not get your first choice. your deposit becomes non-refundable once we place you in a class that you have ranked. So, rank only those classes that you are truly willing to takeand pay for!
* Room Curfew and Lights Out times may be extended on Friday and Saturday nights. ** Subject to change
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lyriCS: FrOm epiC pOemS tO mOdern pOp

This class will revel in an eclectic mix of lyrics from Homer and Dante to Dylan and Tupac. Beginning with the origins of the form in ancient Greece and continuing through to its incarnations in Renaissance, romantic, and modern poetry, we will read literary lyrics alongside pop artists such as Taylor Swift. Throughout these readings and listenings, we will explore the forms and techniques of the lyric as well as its cultural and historical contexts. Students will add to the variety of our lyrical feast by recommending artists to study and contributing personal writing for the classs consideration. In addition to studying particular poets and poetic movements, students will engage in daily close readings, discussions, and reflective writings. The students own writing will be collected throughout the course, presented periodically, and collated into a final portfolio. Deann Armstrong
polygons, also known as the dihedral groups. We will develop the concept of a permutation and cyclic groups through an investigation of the decimal expansion of rational numbers in other bases and the shuffling of a deck of cards. We will also take time to answer the seemingly silly but non-trivial questions such as: How does Pac Man play tic-tac-toe and chess? This course will emphasize group investigations, solving difficult and non-standard problems, and mathematical communication. Jason Brasel
ameriCan utOpiaS
Have you ever wanted to live in a perfect society? American history is filled with examples of people who have tried to create utopias. In this class, we will explore real and imagined communities in the United States, from the founding visions of America itself to the growth of hippie communes in the twentieth century. In literature, film, and historical accounts, we will examine the reasons and ideals that drove past and present communitarians, and we will consider the basic beliefs utopian movements reveal about human potential, social organization, and authority structures in order to understand what factors contributed to the success or failure of these idealized miniature worlds. Kelly Williams
math: GrOup theOry

Group theory is typically studied in the third year of an undergraduate mathematics major and has broad applications in computer science, theoretical physics, and organic chemistry. In this course, well get a taste of group theory with an early investigation symmetries of regular
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aStrOnOmy
Every night you can be an eyewitness to events that transpired millions of years ago, just by looking at the stars. This introduction to astronomy will combine cosmologythe study of the universe and humanitys place in itwith hands-on observational techniques. We will employ a variety of approaches: daytime sun observation and study, naked eye observation, spectral analysis, astrophotography, and computer simulation. Students will also learn to use 8 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes in a nighttime telescope lab and visit the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory. We will design experiments and collect and analyze data. We will also explore astrobiology and the prospect of extraterrestrial life. Erika Gundstrom
using techniques learned in class, will allow students to refine their ideas about what music is and how it relates to math. A musical background is helpful, but not required. Dawson Gray
Star WarS and mythOlOGy

Light sabers, speeder bikes, and droids areadmittedlyawesome. But the world of Star Wars is more than simply an exciting fantasyland. This course seeks to engage the Star Wars films from a mythological perspective. Specifically, we will examine the mythological underpinnings and basis of the Star Wars story while simultaneously exploring modern approaches to myth and mythography. Students will write critical pieces examining the extent to which Star Wars might be considered a modern myth along with imaginative work developing their own modern mythologies. Selected readings may include the work of Joseph Campbell, Mircea Eliade, Bronislaw Malinowski, Carl Jung, and Claude Lvi-Strauss. David Kumler
WritinG ShOrt StOrieS

In the world of literature, theres hardly anything so satisfyingor so difficult to create as a well-crafted short story. William Faulkner called the short story the most demanding form of prose, but students in this course will develop the skills necessary to rise to Mr. Faulkners challenge. Aspiring writers will learn about the creative process, developing plot, and crafting complex characters, and will explore ideas of narrative and voice. They will read and discuss short stories, and theyll try out concepts in their own daily writing exercises. By the end of the class, students will have completed short stories of their own. This class will take an exploratory and activity-focused approach and will include a writing workshop format where students will give and receive feedback on one anothers work. Marysa LaRowe
miCrObiOlOGy and immunOlOGy: paraSiteS, SuperbuGS, and Other miCrObeS

Did you eat enough dirt when you were a kid? Were you vaccinated? Have you been treated for every ear infection youve had? The microbial world consists of various types of unseen organisms that both help and harm the human body. Students in this class will use the tools of microbiology and immunology. They will spend time in an infectious disease lab at Vanderbilt University, exploring the effects that different kinds of microbes have upon the human body. (Students will learn and practice standard safety protocols and work only with mildly infectious strains.) Students will also discuss contemporary social issues that surround the ways modern medicine treats and prevents microbe-related diseases. Holly Algood
math and muSiC

Math is everywhere in music from Brahms to the Beatles, Bartk to Ben Folds. Exploring the meeting point of mathematics and music opens up both worlds as expressions of beauty and wonder. This course will explore set theory, musical scales, matrices, serialism, compositional techniques, and the Fibonacci sequence, among other topics, helping students to reach a synthesis between the fields of math and music. Listening examples from various genres (classical, jazz, rock, etc.) will be an integral part of the classroom experience. Hands-on games and activities, including a musical composition written by the students
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the unSeen Civil War

The Civil War wreaked havoc on the American people and its landscape. In your history classes, youve probably studied timelines, battles, and generals in textbooks and other written histories. But have you had the chance to study this era from the words and documents of the people who lived it? This course will examine the war from political, social, and military perspectives. We will use Vanderbilts vast archive of Civil War-era maps, photographs, documents, and primary source materials such as letters and journals to discover the causes, course, and consequences of the war. Students will hone their skills as historians through analysis of archival documents, development of critical writing skills, and classroom debate. This course will include a field trip to Nashvilles Fort Negley where students will learn about the wars impact on the city and its citizens. Erica Hayden
mediCine, health, and SOCiety

Explore the fascinating world of medical anthropology. Learn how disease, health, and healing are culturally constructed. Students will examine the role of culture in diagnosing, understanding, and treating disease and illness. We will use case studies from around the world and at home to understand the relationships between health and culture, from trance dancing among the Ju/hoansi in Africa to bedside manner in American hospitals. Our journey will continue with a critical examination of mind/body interaction in medicine. The latter part of this course will focus particularly on the bodythe primary medium through which human beings experience the world. We will focus on specific themes including disability, organ theft, plastic surgery, and masculinity and femininity as products of culture. Through a variety of activities and anthropological experiments, students will gain an understanding of crosscultural differences in medicine and healing. Jamie Shenton
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nanOteChnOlOGy and enGineerinG

In the field of engineering, the next big thing isnt big at all. Nanotechnology explores our ability to manipulate miniature worlds and promises to revolutionize how we interact with our own world. This course will introduce students to the broad field of science and engineering at the atomic scale with a focus on two global issuesenergy and health. Faculty members from the Vanderbilt Institute on Nanoscale Science and Engineering will guide students on a journey through matter as we know it. Hands-on activities will help students answer questions such as How can new lifesaving drugs be made more effective? and How can we convert solar energy into electrical power? VINSE faculty, including Greg Walker, Richard Haglund, James Dickerson, Todd Giorgio, David Cliffel, Jim Davidson, Kane Jennings This course has a special scholarship fund for Tennessee residents who meet certain criteria. See our website for details.
the phySiCS OF Game deSiGn

Even the simplest games you play on your smart phone take a lot of time and effort from many people to develop. But its not just about computer programming! Many games have complex physics engines. In this class, we will gain a fundamental understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved with programming video games for androidbased smart phones. We will learn about the Java programming language within the integrated development environment (IDE) of Eclipse. In tandem we will learn some basic physics of motion. After learning the basic Java classes and with a little physics under our belt, we will apply these concepts to an on-going programming project: android apps and the physics of Angry Birds. Stephanie Weeden-Wright
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V a n d e R b i lt s u m m e R a c a d e m y 2 0 1 3 s e s s i o n i i i
Session III Course Catalog

Rising 11th and 12th gRadeRs July 726 $3,250
(For students who will be entering 11th or 12th grade in fall 2013) Qualifying scores based on grade in which student took test:
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
Designed especially for our older students, VSA Session III models itself on The Ingram Commons, Vanderbilts new concept of campus living designed to create community, develop responsibility, and foster the growth of each individual. To promote these goals, students in Session III have more free time and greater discretion in how to use it. After the first week, you will have the option to sign out and go off campus to nearby Hillsboro Village. Youll be able to sign up for weekly workshops and seminars on a range of topics, which could include anything from bioethics to the latest cultural phenomena. Youll also have plenty of time to hang out in The Commons Center, engaging in discussions or just enjoying a cup of espresso and a game of Foosball with your fellow VSA students. Weekends feature dances, group outings, interhouse competitions, talent shows, and much more. On Sunday mornings, youll have the option of attending religious services or sleeping until 11:00 a.m. Sunday afternoons and evenings are set aside for doing laundry, catching up on class readings, or enjoying a variety of informal activities or small-group outings designed to relax and prepare you for the week ahead.
a day in the liFe OF vanderbilt Summer aCademy SeSSiOn iii**

Weekday Schedule
8:00 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. noon noon 1:00 p.m. 1:00 3:00 p.m. 3:00 4:00 p.m. 4:00 5:00 p.m. 5:00 6:00 p.m. 6:00 6:50 p.m. 7:00 9:30 p.m. Breakfast Class Lunch Class Study Hall Arte Class Free Time Dinner Free Time (Mon.Thurs.) and/or VSA-sponsored seminars, activities, and outings Proctor Meeting and Free Time on Hall Room Curfew* All Quiet*
10th Grade
11th Grade
Sat670 m or Cr aCt29 m or r if you have taken the pSat, add a zero to get your Sat score.
9:30 10:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m.
Session III Course Titles

the Chemistry of everyday things abstract algebra american legal System med School 101 Writing Science Special topics in math Filmmaking mind, memory, and literature intolerance in america principles of engineering Writing Fantasy Fiction bioarchaeology
* Later Curfew/All Quiet on weekends ** Subject to change
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ChOOSinG and applyinG tO yOur SeSSiOn iii COurSe

All Session III courses are filled first-come, first-served, based on eligibility. However, in some instances, VSA may make minor adjustments to balance course enrollments. As you read through the course listings on the following pages, youll see that certain courses have prerequisites and/or require supplemental application materials. For example, students applying to Med School 101 must submit an official transcript along with two letters of recommendation. Students applying to a math or science course may also be asked to submit an official transcript so that instructors can determine students levels of exposure to the subject area. Some courses will not require any additional materials. Again, see course listings for details. All applicants must submit the completed application form and two essays.
sessions aim to demystify college admissions procedures, preparing you to approach the process with confidence. Youll learn what admissions professionals look for upon first readings of applications; how essays, grades, recommendations, and test scores figure into the admissions equation; and how admissions offices go about crafting an incoming class. We want to help you learn what it takes to be successful in a university setting. We will provide opportunities for you to hear from current Vanderbilt undergraduates about the realities of college life. Your proctors will discuss topics such as the pinnacles and pitfalls of the first year, how to handle academic stress, and basic principles of good time management and self-responsibility. In addition to formally organized sessions, you will have many opportunities to get the real truth about college life from your VSA proctors, most of whom are current Vanderbilt students. They are excellent sources of first-hand information for you, and they will provide you with thoughtful commentary and discussion on many aspects of the college experience. Your exceptional academic abilities will afford you numerous options. At VSA, we want to help you cultivate the habits of mind that will lead you to success in whatever choice you make about college and your future.
COlleGe preparatiOn
Many of our Session III students are thinking about the prospect of applying to college. Because this prospect can be extremely daunting, Vanderbilt Summer Academy provides a range of opportunities to aid you as you prepare for your journey. You will have the opportunity to participate in a mock admissions committee led by counselors from Vanderbilts Office of Undergraduate Admissions. These
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VSA III Courses

Classes fill quickly! please consider your course choices carefully. While we will do our best to place you in your firstchoice class, it may be filled, and we often have to place students in second- or thirdchoice classes. as you review these course descriptions, please rank-order as many classes as youd like, knowing that you may not get your first choice. your deposit becomes non-refundable once we place you in a class that you have ranked. So, rank only those classes that you are truly willing to takeand pay for!
the ChemiStry OF everyday thinGS

Everything in our daily lives connects to chemical principles. This class will explore the science of food preservatives, additives, and biomolecules such as DNA, lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates. We will look at the chemistry behind agricultural pesticides, herbicides, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Additionally, students will learn about the chemical properties of vitamins and minerals and how the body manufactures and uses nutrients. Other topics may include the chemistry of climate change, beauty products, prescription drugs, and chemical weapons. Our study will also examine how the chemistry we encounter on a daily basis is embedded within social, historical, legal, and religious contexts and will address fundamental questions about the role of science in society. The course is an equal mix of science and discussion and may include some laboratory experiences. Michelle Sulikowski
groups, decimal expansion of rational numbers in other bases, the general linear group of matrices and the affine group, and more. Students will work in groups to solve complex and non-standard mathematical problems. Prerequisite: Algebra II. Supplemental Application Materials: Transcript. Jason Brasel
the ameriCan leGal SyStem: GOvernment, SelF, and SOCiety

This course will allow students to study and discuss the complex relationship among government, society, and individuals. Students will consider founding principles of the American legal system and how those principles play out in modern society. Students will also examine landmark Supreme Court cases that have shaped interaction between the individual and the state. In addition to studying the philosophical underpinnings of constitutional and criminal law, students will gain practical experience in how to read legal documents, write briefs, and argue a case. We will also have the opportunity for several field trips around Nashville to witness legal proceedings in action. TBD
abStraCt alGebra
Abstract algebra is normally an advanced undergraduate math course, with broad applications in computer science, theoretical physics, and organic chemistry. This course focuses on comprehending and effectively communicating advanced mathematical concepts, such as permutation and cyclic
med SChOOl 101

The field of medicine is constantly growing and changing, and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is at the forefront of the latest advances in technology and teaching. This course is
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designed for students who want to learn more about the practice of medicine, and about what it meanspractically and ethicallyto be a doctor today. Taught by a team of medical students, with guest lectures featuring members of the medical faculty, the course will use small group discussions, lab exercises, traditional lectures, and Problem Based Learningan exciting approach in which students will learn to analyze and diagnose case studies of real medical conditions. We will use many of the resources available through the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, including computer patient modeling and other virtual medical simulations. NOTE: Students must be 16 years old by July 8, 2013, to participate in this course. Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry. Supplemental Application Materials: Transcripts; two letters of recommendation. Download recommendation form at pty.vanderbilt.edu/cms/wp-content/uploads/ VSATeacherRecForm.pdf
guidance and feedback. Additionally, students will participate in whole-class discussions and activities that introduce advanced disciplines such as linear algebra, combinatorics, logic, and game theory. Students will leave this class with a sampling of these higher-level topics, a more advanced understanding of their chosen math areas, and an increased awareness of how math is used in the world today. NOTE: This course is designed for students who have not yet taken calculus. Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Supplemental Application Materials: Transcript. Dawson Gray
FilmmakinG
Moviemaking once required a small army of people to produce even a short film. The art of the motion picture was largely mysterious to the average person. Today, we can create sophisticated films using basic point-and-shoot cameras and inexpensive video-editing software. And, in the age of online video hosts such as YouTube, we can distribute films to the world with just a few clicks. No need to alter our ideas or voice to please agents or executive producers. But how do we express our voice on film? How do we create a quality online short film, one that will stand out among the millions? This course emphasizes the hands-on processes used to create superlative short films: screenwriting, planning, filming, and editing. Students will complete several film projects, start to finish, learning how to produce films and how best to convey their authentic voices to an online video audience. Jake Wilson
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WritinG SCienCe FaCt and FiCtiOn

We often think about science and literature as different subjects, but they have a lot to draw from each other. Science journalist Robert Krulwich has stressed the importance of using compelling narratives to teach scientific concepts, and some of the best fiction tackles concepts in genetics, bioengineering, medicine, neuroscience, and other fields. In this class, well think about what role storytelling has in understanding science and how writers use scientific discoveries in their fiction. We will read journalistic essays on science, as well as pieces by fiction writers who incorporate science into their work. These may include realist writers as well as some science fiction writers. Students will also try their hand at nonfiction science writing and creative treatments of scientific topics. Marysa LaRowe
mind, memOry, and literature

Modern literature demonstrates a keen interest in understanding the workings of the mind. This course provides a unique opportunity for students to engage both their creative and their critical faculties as we explore the mind through literature. Students will read novels, short stories, and poetry that seek to examine the mind, the memory, and the cognitive process. In addition, we will examine the ways in which critics and philosophers have understood the faculties of the mind in relation to artistic creativity. Topics will include perception, memory, cognition, influence, and phenomenology. Students will write a college-level critical paper along with a number of creative pieces and will receive individual guidance and feedback on their work. David Kumler
SpeCial tOpiCS in math

This course offers a unique opportunity for highly motivated students to expand their knowledge and comprehension of math. Students will spend part of their time working independently on a math area of their choosing (pre-calculus or calculus, depending on prior experience). Students will demonstrate their progress and increased competence through brief tests administered by the instructional staff, who will always be available to provide individual
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nOt in my baCkyard: reliGiOuS intOleranCe in ameriCa

America is sometimes described as a melting pot in which people who come here from all across the world blend into a single society and culture. But what about those groups whose cultural and religious practices just refuse to melt into the larger American mold? From cartoons and exposs about Latter-Day Saints and Roman Catholics to legal battles surrounding the practices of the Jehovahs Witnesses and contemporary opposition to Muslim houses of worship, from hate crimes to violent protests, this course challenges the melting pot narrative of American history by examining the history of religious intolerance. We will learn about the development of religious pluralism, as well as the separation of church and state, in the United States, and explore instances when religious groups have tested, or been tested by, these deeply held ideals. Kelly Williams
thrOuGh the lOOkinG GlaSS: WritinG FantaSy FiCtiOn

Alice was bored on a hot afternoonbored with her life, bored with her older sister. She was bored, that is, until she saw a white rabbit carrying a large watch and chain. So begins the modern fascination with the fantastic and the extraordinary, the heros quest to find a way out of Wonderland and return home. We love the magic realms of Alice, Harry Potter, and Frodo Baggins and secretly wish we could find them, too. But do we have what it takes as writers to create magical, mysterious worlds ourselves? Join the quest not just to read classic works of fantasy, but also to begin writing a classic of your own. In this course, we will experiment with short stories, novels, and poems. Students will produce a portfolio of creative writing that will set them on the path to discover the secret worlds hidden in their imaginations. J. K. Rowling, beware! Jan Harris
prinCipleS OF enGineerinG
Engineering is everywherefrom cars and smart phones to medical devices and skyscrapers! Students in this course will experience some of the diversity that engineering has to offer, which includes mechanical, electrical, civil, biomedical, and chemical engineering. They will learn the core scientific and mathematical concepts that apply to the field as a whole, paying particular attention to the sub-disciplines of biomedical and mechanical engineering. In addition, they will gain an inside-view of undergraduate and graduate engineering, doing hands-on work and observations with experts and scholars in Vanderbilts state-of-the-art facilities. Supplemental Application Materials: Transcript. Amanda Lowery
biOarChaeOlOGy
Learn to read the bonesliterally. In this course, students will study the methods of bioarchaeology, the science of interpreting human skeletons from an archaeological context. Students will become biological anthropologists, using Vanderbilts bone lab of human skeletal casts to learn how to make determinations about an individuals way of life and cause of death. Some of the methods we will explore include radiocarbon dating, isotope analysis, and DNA testing. We will also use a biocultural approach to gain an understanding of the relationship between body and culture. For example, what can the bone record tell us about the individuals health, diet, and social status? This course will culminate in mock field projects, in which students will analyze and document human remains in bioarchaeological as well as forensic contexts. Student groups will formally present their findings to the class. Amanda Winburn
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Common Questions from VSA Applicants

Where will i live?
Hank Ingram House on The Ingram Commons at Vanderbilt was opened in 2008. It has many fine amenities and a prime campus location. It is fully air-conditioned and has comfortable rooms and resident lounges on each floor.
how should i select my class?

We recommend that you choose your class based on what interests you. We encourage you to rank three to four classes, but be sure that any course you rank on your application is something youd be willing to take and pay for. Once you are placed in a class you ranked, your deposit will be non-refundable. Apply early to have the best chance at your first choice!
Will i have a roommate?

Yes. All Hank Ingram rooms are double rooms. Two students (same gender) will be assigned to each room. Each floor of Hank Ingram House has four single-gender communal baths.
Why do i take only one class?

We believe that, in order to develop facility in specific content areas, it is important for gifted students to be immersed in core content. Therefore, each VSA course is designed to be an accelerated, in-depth look at its respective content area.
may i choose my own roommate?

No. VSA typically makes roommate assignments randomly.
Will i receive a grade or credit for my class?

No. VSA does not give grades or award credit. We want you to stretch your intellectual capacity without fear of failure. Your instructor will evaluate your progress, and you will receive a course evaluation report from your instructor after VSA. The report will detail your progress on a variety of factors and aims to give you a broad picture of your academic growth in the course.
may i bring a car to campus?

No.
may i bring a cell phone, ipod, or other electronic device?

Yes. However, we do have restrictions on the use of these devices, which we will ask you to abide by. The policy for use of electronics will be outlined in your student handbook.
do i need a computer?
No. Students will have access to three computer labs, which will be accessible at certain hours of each weekday. Also, there are many public-use computers around campus. Some students do find that a computer is beneficial, but they are not required.
What are proctors and what do they do?

Proctors are residential counselors. They are specially trained undergraduate students who will live in the residence hall with VSA students and will organize the residential recreational and social activities. Each student will be assigned to a proctor group. Your proctor is also available to answer any questions you have and to help you make the best of your VSA experience.
Will i do my own laundry?

Yes. Students attending Sessions II or III will do their own laundry. Laundry facilities are available in the residence hall. You should pack laundry supplies such as detergent, fabric softener, etc. If youve never done laundry, you might want to ask your parents for a crash course before you arrive at VSA!
Will attending vSa help me get into vanderbilt?

No. However, attending VSA will give you an inside look at Vanderbilt and will provide opportunities for you to learn more about the admissions process than you would typically get from a regular admissions visit.
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Common Questions from Parents

When are applications due?
Sessions II & III: March 29, 2013 Session I: April 26, 2013
Will i get to meet my childs instructor?

Yes, if you wish. Optional parent/teacher conferences or classroom open houses will be available to parents on check-out days.
may i visit my child during vSa?

Other than check-in and check-out days, we respectfully request that parents remain off campus while VSA is in session. However, during sessions that include weekends, we will allow families to check students out on Sunday mornings. See your childs welcome packet for details.
Why are there different application dates for Sessions ii and iii and for Session i?
Session I is geared to 7th graders who have just participated in a talent search, such as Duke TIP. Since many of them do not learn their ACT or SAT score until mid-to-late March, Session I applicants have a later application date.
are all meals included?

Yes.
how do i get the early-bird discount?

Submit application and required tuition deposit by the early-bird dates as follows, and youll receive a 5 percent discount on your overall tuition: Sessions II and III: February 1, 2013 Session I: Not applicable
Can vSa accommodate dietary restrictions?

Usually, with adequate prior notice.
Should i send any spending money with my child?

Yes. We recommend about $30 per week for incidentals and occasional optional outings for an ice cream cone or souvenirs from the VU bookstore.
do i get my deposit back?

Deposits are refundable ONLY if a student is NOT placed in a class. Once we place a student in a class, deposits are non-refundable. Therefore, we highly recommend that students rank only those classes they are willing to take and pay for.
Why does vSa use aCt/Sat scores to determine eligibility?

VSA specifically designs courses for gifted learners. Our instructors teach their courses at an accelerated pace and at a level of depth which research suggests works particularly well with gifted students. We use ACT/SAT scores as a measure in determining a students ability to succeed at this pace.
i am applying for financial aid. Should i send the aid application along with my childs application for admission?
Yes. Please send them together. We will make admission decisions independently of financial aid decisions, but for the sake of simplicity, we recommend that you send all materials at once.
how does vSa determine financial aid eligibility?

Eligibility for financial aid is strictly need based. Families must submit their most recent federal tax return and other documents along with the completed financial aid applications in order to demonstrate need. We will contact you with the award amount.
my child has not taken the aCt/Sat. is there an alternative qualifying method?
Yes. In addition to ACT/SAT scores, we also offer a portfolio assessment option. Details of the portfolio option are outlined on our website. Please visit pty.vanderbilt.edu/portfolio_assessment to learn more.
does vSa award full scholarships?

No. All financial aid awards are partial.
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Vanderbilt Summer Academy Faculty

Patrick Abbot is an associate professor of biological sciences at Vanderbilt University. He studies evolutionary genetics and ecology in insects, plants, and microbes. His recent publications include articles for the American Naturalist, the Journal of Evolutionary Biology, and Ecological Entomology. Professor Abbot joined Vanderbilt in 2004, and he teaches Ecology and Introductory Biology. Holly Algood is an assistant professor of medicine with the Departments of Medicine and Pathology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Her lab researches the bodys immune response to Helicobacter pylori, a type of pathogen that can lead to peptic ulcers and gastric cancer. Her long-term research interests involve understanding the interactions between diseasecausing pathogens, the immune system, and normal microbes found inside the human body. Algood received her Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in 2003, and her research has appeared in the Journal of Immunology and the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Deann Armstrong is currently studying for her Ph.D. in Vanderbilt Universitys English department. She holds an M.A. in Shakespeare studies from Kings College, London, where she studied Renaissance playhouse practice at the Globe Theatre and completed research on critical comparisons between contemporary screenwriting and early modern playwriting. For her B.A., she attended Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, where she majored in English and Education. She especially enjoyed her course work on Shakespeare and Bob Dylan, and has since published on Dylans Art of Abandonment. She writes extensively on early modern drama, Shakespeare on film, and early modern sermons and lyric poetry. Her ongoing academic interests are in the adaptability of the authors persona, the collisions of artistic genres within and between time periods, and the convergences of literature and popular culture. Jason Brasel is a native Californian and recent Nashville transplant. He studied mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley, and taught high school mathematics for six years in his home town of Sacramento. He is now a first-year doctoral student at Peabody College of Education and Human Development studying mathematics education with a strong interest in learning how teachers learn to teach. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with his wife and riding and racing bicycles. David Cliffel is an associate professor of chemistry and an associate professor of pediatrics at Vanderbilt. As founder of the Cliffel Research Group at Vanderbilt, he has helped develop equipment designed to aid security forces responding to chemical and biological terrorist attacks. To learn more, visit vanderbilt.edu/AnS/ Chemistry/groups/cliffel. Cassidy Cobbs is a doctoral student studying co-evolution between blood-feeding insects, mammalian hosts, and bacteria they share, including potential pathogens. She earned a bachelor of arts in psychology from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and a bachelor of science in biology from North Carolina State University. Cassidy grew up on a Fraser fir farm in the Appalachian Mountains of northwest North Carolina, where she didnt have television and was forced to spend time reading books and playing outside, which jumpstarted her interest in biology. Here in Nashville, when not working, Cassidy likes to play ice hockey and spend time with her two dogs. Jimmy L. Davidson conducts applied research in advanced electronic materials and microelectronic microsensors and is developing programs in synthetic diamond and other rugged advanced wide band gap semiconductors for electronic, biological, and mechanical applications. Davidson has served as vice president of operations at InSouth Microelectronics Corp. and as associate director of the Alabama Microelectronics Center. Currently, he holds the titles of professor of electrical engineering, emeritus, professor of materials science and engineering, emeritus, professor of engineering management, emeritus, and director of the Vanderbilt Microelectronics Laboratory. Davidson has more than 100 publications in his field and holds six patents. To learn more, visit vuse.vanderbilt.edu/~jld/ persinfo.htm. James Dickerson, an associate professor of physics and principal investigator with the Dickerson Group, serves on the faculty of the Vanderbilt Interdisciplinary Program in Materials Science (ims.vanderbilt.edu). Research from his lab is featured prominently in the
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childrens book Scientists on the Cutting Edge, which covers topics such as nanoscience, astronomy, and particle physics. Dickerson aims to contribute to the development and understanding of novel nanocrystals and nanocrystalline structure that have the potential for optical, electronic, and magnetic applications. He also has been active in promoting the participation of underrepresented minorities in the field of physics. To learn more, visit jameshdickerson.com. Todd Giorgio is a professor of biomedical engineering and a professor of cancer biology. His research group works to better understand fundamental cellular behavior, including kinetics and mechanisms of gene delivery to mammalian cells, intracellular bioengineering, effects of shear on cellular function, platelet physiology, biorheology, and biosensors of cellular function, in order to advance the practical application of human gene therapy. To learn more, go to engineering.vanderbilt.edu/BiomedicalEngineering/ FacultyStaff/FacultyListing/ToddGiorgio.aspx. Dawson Gray has taught with Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth for several years, most recently teaching Puzzles and ProblemSolving for Weekend Academy at Vanderbilt University. After graduating from Vanderbilt University with a double major in piano performance and mathematics, Gray completed a masters degree in education at Vanderbilts Peabody College, where his major focus was secondary education with an emphasis on math. He now teaches at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, Tennessee. In addition to math and music, his greatest passion is baseball, and he believes there should be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. Erika Grundstrom is a research assistant professor and director of astronomy labs in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Vanderbilt University and the Department of Physics at Fisk University. Her research combines interests in massive stars, spectroscopy, and astronomy education. Recently, these interests have taken her to the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile as well as into the Nashville Public Schools where she developed and taught curriculum for sixth-grade students. To learn more, visit astro. phy.vanderbilt.edu/~grundsed. Richard Haglund, professor of physics, researches ultrafast and wavelength-selective
were very interesting, and i liked meeting

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laser interactions with materials, nanoscale nonlinear optics and nanoscale phase transitions, and materials processing and analysis of materials using laser spectroscopy. He serves as principal investigator for the NSF Nanoscience Interdisciplinary Research Team (NIRT) and the DOE Nanoscience, Engineering, and Technology (NSET) project. Haglund also is co-principal investigator at the W. M. Keck Foundation FreeElectron Laser Center at Vanderbilt University. His work pushes the cutting edge of the field of proteomics, a newly coined term for identifying the structure and the role of proteins that are the basis of life. Proteomics offers great promise for major advances in medical treatment. To learn more, visit sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/physics/ haglund. Jan Harris is a poet, an avid reader, and an accomplished VSA instructor whose popular courses have included Writing and Visual Literacy and Creative Writing: Autobiography. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Alabama in 2008. Harris is a published author whose poetry has appeared in Anthology and Event. Erica Hayden is a Ph.D. candidate in the Vanderbilt Department of History. Her research interests include nineteenth-century American history, particularly womens history, the Civil War and Reconstruction eras, and the history of crime and punishment. Her dissertation examines the experiences of female criminals as offenders and inmates in Pennsylvania before the Civil War. Kane Jennings, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at Vanderbilt University, has published more than forty papers in the area of organic thin films as related to nanoscale science and has received both university and school awards for excellence in teaching. He received a 2006 Chancellors Research Award for his work on pH-responsive polymer films. Jennings is also the proud mentor to Ph.D. student Eric Brantley who won the Best Research Paper of 2004 within the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering, and undergraduates Tom Niedringhaus, Evan Graybill, and Andrew Payne, who have each won national awards for their research projects on nanomaterials for alternative energy. To learn more, visit frontweb.vuse.vanderbilt.edu/vuse_web/ directory/facultybio.asp?FacultyID=21709. David Kumler is a graduate instructor and M.F.A. candidate in creative writing at the University of Alabama. He is a graduate of
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Belmont University, where he received a B.A. in religious studies. Davids academic interests include mythology, modern British literature, and the relationship between the political and the aesthetic. He is currently working on a novel, tentatively titled These Are the Good Moments, as well as a collection of short stories. Marysa LaRowe is in her second year at Vanderbilt in the Master of Fine Arts program. She grew up outside Chicago and studied journalism at Boston University before completing her bachelor of arts in English and creative writing at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Marysa has worked as a health benefits counselor and has also taught creative writing in a Wisconsin mens prison. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Southeast Review, Matchbook, Wisconsin People and Ideas, and Valparaiso Fiction Review. She is a fiction editor of Nashville Review. Sarah Lawson is a doctoral student studying the evolution of eusocialityforms of social organization in animalswith a focus on the cost of conflict within communities of species. Her research centers on a species of social aphids native to the Nashville area that offers a unique opportunity to examine the independent origins of sociality. She is originally from New Mexico where she developed her passion for biology through exposure to the states rich variety of ecosystems and earned her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of New Mexico. Kane Jennings
Amanda Lowery is an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering. She earned her Ph.D. in bioengineering from Rice University. Lowery teaches a number of different bioengineering courses and is a contributor to the Department of Biomedical Engineerings Laboratory for Bionanotechnology and Biomedicine. Rosie Seagraves is a doctoral student in the Vanderbilt Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Her research interests include early modern Spanish literature, comedia performance, and gender studies. In addition to her doctoral studies, Rosie recently directed a performance of an Ano Caro play for a symposium titled Early Modern Spanish Theatre: Text and Performance, offered through Vanderbilts Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities. Rosie has spent several summers with VSA as a teaching assistant in a variety of literature and humanities courses. Jamie Shenton graduated with a bachelor of arts in anthropology/sociology and Spanish from Centre College in 2006, after which she spent a year as a volunteer English teacher at Yachana Technical High School for ecotourism and sustainable development in the rain forests of Ecuador. She received her masters degree in anthropology from Vanderbilt University in 2010, returned to Ecuador from 2011 to 2012 for a year of field work among indigenous Kichwa women, and, at present, is completing her doctorate in the Vanderbilt anthropology program. Her current interests include cultural anthropology with a medical anthropology focus, specializing in body image, the cultural politics of body size and shape among indigenous populations in the developing world, adolescence, and aspirations. Michelle Sulikowski is a senior lecturer in the Department of Chemistry and is the associate director of education for the Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology. Sulikowski originally pursued a career in psychology; however, she was swept away by the excitement of science courses that revealed how things work. During her short tenure at Vanderbilt, she has won three teaching awards including the Harriet S. Gilliam Award for Excellence in Teaching. She has a passion for mentoring young students at the secondary and college level. Her main chemical interests are organic chemistry and chemical education.
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Greg Walker, associate professor of mechanical engineering, holds several appointments at Vanderbilt, including in the Interdisciplinary Materials Science program, the Thermal Physics Lab, the Scientific Computer Center, and the Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering. His research interests include the modeling and simulation of nonequilibriumcoupled energy transport in heat-transfer and electronic materials, and employing modern high-performance computing architectures and large-scale scientific programming paradigms. Walker actively serves on the American Society of Mechanical Engineers K-16 Committee on Heat Transfer in Electronic Equipment. To learn more, visit engineering.vanderbilt.edu/ MechanicalEngineering/FacultyStaff/FacultyListing/ GregWalker.aspx. Kelly Williams is a first-time instructor with PTY and a doctoral candidate in the Vanderbilt Graduate Department of Religion. Her research interests include religious innovation in the United States, church-state relations, and changing religious and social understandings of marriage and romance. She has a masters degree in religion from the University of Georgia and a bachelors degree in English from Davidson College. Kelly loves a good impromptu road trip and a good mixtape, and she has never met a taco she didnt enjoy. Amanda Winburn is a Ph.D. student studying bioarchaeology. She graduated summa cum laude from Emory University; her senior thesis utilized tetracycline markers on skeletal remains to determine bone growth rates and to measure interval periods between tetracycline ingestions. She has lab experience in osteology,
earth and environmental sciences, and wet chemistry laboratories, and has field experience in Alaska, Belize, and Guatemala. She will continue to work in Guatemala throughout her graduate career with the Classic Period Maya, and is currently working at the lowland site of Cancuen. Her research focuses on using bioarchaeological methods to identify social status differences and examine how those differences affect differential risks for violence, equal or unequal access to dietary resources and nutritional health, and how local or foreign (immigrant) status articulates with structure and the likelihood for violence and poor health. Jacob Wilson has never taken a computer class in his life. In fact, he spent his college years at Vanderbilt working to become an English teacher. But, after finishing his degree, he entered the academic world with an open mind and a multitude of interests. After several years of working with Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youths computer programming class, pushing students to use video games to tell stories, Wilson developed his own class on digital storytelling. His primary concern is helping students explore new and different ways to express themselves. Grace Zoorob is a senior lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at Vanderbilt. After college, Grace pursued a career in the cosmetic industry developing anti-aging products. However, she always had a passion for teaching and decided to switch to an academic career. She enjoys mentoring high school and college students and is currently teaching analytical and forensic chemistry classes.
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Application Instructions and Timelines

SeSSiOnS ii and iii
February 1, 2013 Last day to receive early-bird discount. Application must be postmarked by Feb. 1. MARCH 29, 2013* ALL ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS DUE April 12, 2013 Final tuition payment due for all admitted students. Failure to submit tuition by this date could result in forfeit of seat in class. May 24, 2013 Last day to withdraw with partial refund. *Many classes will fill long before these posted deadlines. We strongly recommend that students submit applications as early as possible. Applications received after deadlines will be reviewed on a case-bycase basis ONLY if space remains available. If space is unavailable, late applicants will be placed on a waiting list and will be reviewed only if an opening arises.
appliCatiOn CheCkliSt
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Make sure to include all required materials:
q Admission application,
admiSSiOn nOtiFiCatiOn
VSA will send admissions notifications on a rolling basis as applications are reviewed. Students will receive an acknowledgement email upon initial receipt of their applications. In most cases, students can expect an admissions notification within three weeks of their application received email. IMPORTANT NOTICE: We date-stamp all applications upon receipt. Applications will be reviewed in the order received. Get your application in early in order to have the best chance at receiving your first-choice class. Applications received prior to January 11, 2013, will be dated January 11, regardless of receipt date.
completed and signed
q Copy of ACT, SAT,
or PSAT scores (First-time students only)
q Application Fee of $35
(Non-refundable, required for ALL applicants) (As a separate check or money order from application fee) Financial Aid applicants who submit a certificate of eligibility for free lunch programs are not required to submit a tuition deposit.
SeSSiOn i
APRIL 26, 2013* ALL ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS DUE May 10, 2013 Final tuition payment due for all admitted students. Failure to submit tuition by this date could result in forfeit of seat in class. May 24, 2013 Last day to withdraw with partial refund.
q Tuition Deposit: $300
q Essays, completed and
signed
q Financial Aid Form
(if applicable)
Supplemental Materials (If applicable; see course listing to determine if you need to send supplemental materials)
q Transcripts q Two Letters of
Recommendation (In sealed envelopes which your recommender has signed across the seal)
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early-bird diSCOunt (SeSSiOnS ii and iii Only)

Submit application by February 1 to receive a 5 percent tuition discount. Discount will appear on the balance sheet in your welcome packet. Due to the extremely short application window for Session I, we do not offer an early-bird discount for this session.
All classes, including Med School 101, will be filled first-come, first-served, based on eligibility. However, in some instances, VSA may make adjustments to balance class enrollments. We strongly encourage students to submit applications as early as possible to have the best chance of placement in your higher-ranked class choices. Waiting lists will be maintained for applicants for whom all course choices are full; however, there is no guarantee that spots will open in a class. Deposit checks will be held, but not cashed, when students are placed on a waiting list. Deposit checks will be cashed upon the students placement in a class or returned if the student does not gain admission to the program.
payment inFOrmatiOn
All applicants must submit a non-refundable application fee of $35, payable by check or money order to Vanderbilt University-PTY. Submit a separate check/money order for the tuition deposit with applications. Deposits will be refunded only if the student is not admitted to the program. Tuition balance may be paid by check, money order, or credit card. Credit card payments are subject to an administrative fee. Payroll deduction is available to Vanderbilt employees. NOTE: Please make all checks/money orders payable to Vanderbilt University-PTY.
reFund pOliCy
The $35 application fee will not be refunded for any reason. The $300 tuition deposit will not be refunded for any reason after a student is admitted to a ranked course choice. A student who withdraws from the program will receive a tuition refund (minus the tuition deposit) if VSA is notified before April 12, 2013, for Sessions II and III or May 10, 2013, for Session I. Students who withdraw between these withdrawal dates and May 24, 2013, may be eligible for up to a 50 percent refund (minus the deposit). After May 24, 2013, requests for refunds are not granted except in extreme cases. Such requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
FinanCial aid
Limited need-based financial aid is available. Families applying for financial aid must include copies of their most recent federal income tax return (1040, 1040A, 1040EZ) including any schedules, attachments, and W-2 forms. Financial aid decisions are made independently of admissions decisions. Award letters will be included in the students admissions packet. Financial aid awards are for partial tuition and are strictly need based. REMINDER: Submit financial aid form with students admission application by the stated deadlines.
ClaSS plaCement
Rank your class choices in order of preference, with 1 indicating your first choice. You may rank as many choices as interest you. We will make every effort to place you in your first choice. However, classes fill very quickly, and we will place you into your highest-ranked class based on seat availability at the time we review your application. Thus, rank only courses you are willing to take and pay for. Once you are placed in a class you ranked, your deposit is non-refundable.
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Vanderbilt Summer Academy

A D M I S S I O N A P P L I C A T I O N
Please type or print in blue or black ink. You may photocopy this application for family or friends.
Applicants name Last Date of birth_______/________/________ Gender q male q Female Month Day Year Race/Ethnicity (optional) First Preferred name
Present grade (School year 2012/2013) q 7th q 8th q 9th q 10th q 11th
q african american/black q asian/pacific islander q Caucasian/White q hispanic q native american q multiracial q Other
Mailing address Number and street, box, or route Home telephone ( City, State, ZIP
) _________________________________________ Applicant email ______________________________________________________
Applicant cellphone (
) _________________________________________
Are you applying for financial aid? q yes q no If yes, enclose a completed financial aid application.
C O N T A C T
Primary Contact:
I N f O R M A T I O N
First
Last ( )
Relationship to Student
Email Address Secondary Contact: First
Preferred Phone #
Last ( )
Relationship to Student
Email Address
Preferred Phone #
We will send most VSA correspondence via email, including admission notices, to all email addresses you provide (student, primary and/or secondary contacts). Please ensure that email addresses are accurate and legible.
A D D I T I O N A L
T-shirt size (Adult sizes)
q Small q medium q large q extra large
How did you hear about Vanderbilt Summer Academy? q i am a returning student q Catalog mailing q teacher q School Counselor q Web Search q postcard q e-newsletter q vanderbilt publication q duke tip q Social media q Other OffICE USE ONLY: date recd: app ck #: dep ck #: app #:
2013 APPLICATIONS DUESESSIONS II & III: MARCH 29, SESSION I: APRIL 26

Session I: June 914, 2013 Session II: June 1628, 2013 Session III: July 726, 2013 Send completed application to: Vanderbilt Summer Academy Admissions Pmb 0506 230 appleton Place nashville, tn 37203-5721 (615) 322-8261 pty.vanderbilt.edu
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C O U R S E
Please rank your course choices in order of preference. Please note that classes are first-come, first-served. You may rank as many choices as interest you. We will place you in your highest ranked classes based on available openings. Rank only those classes that you are willing to take and pay for. Deposits are non-refundable once you are placed in a class you ranked. Session I: June 914, 2013 (rising 8th graders) ___Baseball by the Numbers ___Theatre ___Religion and Politics ___Astronomy ___Writing Short Stories ___Field Ecology ___Intro to Group Theory ___Unseen Civil War ___Nanotechnology Session II: June 1628, 2013 (rising 9th and 10th graders) ___Lyrics: From Epic Poems to Modern Pop ___Math: Group Theory ___American Utopias ___Astronomy Session III: July 726, 2013 (rising 11th and 12th graders) ___The Chemistry of Everyday Things ___Abstract Algebra* ___Med School 101* ___Writing Science ___Filmmaking ___American Legal System
___Writing Short Stories ___Math and Music ___Star Wars and Mythology ___Unseen Civil War
___Special Topics in Math* ___Mind, Memory, and Literature ___Intolerance in America ___Principles of Engineering* ___Writing Fantasy Fiction ___Bioarchaeology
___Microbiology and Immunology ___Nanotechnology and Engineering ___Medicine, Health, and Society ___The Physics of Game Design
___Satire, Parody, and Wit ___Forensic Chemistry
___Computer Programming
*These courses require additional application materials. See catalog course listings for details, or visit pty.vanderbilt.edu/vsa. If applying for a math course, please provide the following information: Math courses completed as of June 2013: q algebra 1 q algebra 2 q Geometry q pre-Calculus q Calculus q Other If applying for a science or engineering course or Med School 101, please provide the following information: High school science course(s) completed: q biology* q Chemistry* q physics q Other (*Required for Med School 101) Math courses completed as of June 2013: q algebra 1 q algebra 2 q Geometry q pre-Calculus q Calculus q Other Documentation in the form of transcripts, grade report, or other record of current courses is required.
S C H O O L
School name Mailing address
Telephone
Guidance counselor/Gifted coordinator
T E S T I N G
Provide verification of your qualifying test scores; include photocopies of all score report forms. PSAT Test Date _____________ Grade/Age when taken_____________ Math ____________________ Critical Reading/Verbal ______________________ SAT Test Date ______________ Grade/Age when taken_____________ Math ____________________ Critical Reading/Verbal ______________________
ACT Test Date ______________ Grade/Age when taken_____________ Math ____________________ Critical Reading/Verbal ______________________ Please read, sign, and date the following certification. We certify that all statements and supporting documents submitted in the application process are truthful, accurate, and complete. We also agree that the intentional submission of false or misleading statements or supporting documents constitutes cause for denial of admission or dismissal from the program. Signature of parent or legal guardian Signature of applicant Do not apply for this program if you will have to leave during the session for other events or activities.
VSA is committed to principles of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity.
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A N S W E R
Students name In 250 words or less, please tell us why you chose the class you ranked as number one. You may use a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Note: Please speak freely. We use these essays to learn more about you. They may be shared with VSA faculty and staff.
B O T H
E S S A Y
Q U E S T I O N S
A N D
S I G N
I hereby certify that the words and ideas above are my own. Signature
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A N S W E R
Students name Please write an original response to one of the following in 250 words or less: Youve just written a 300-page autobiography. Send us page 217. What invention would the world be better off without? Why? If you could spend a year with any real or fictional person from the past or present, whom would you choose and why?
B O T H
E S S A Y
Q U E S T I O N S
A N D
S I G N
I hereby certify that the words and ideas above are my own. Signature
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f I N A N C I A L A I D A P P L I C A T I O N
Please use this form to apply for financial aid and submit it with the Admission Application. We will use this information to determine your eligibility for financial aid and the amount of aid to be awarded. Please type or print. Financial aid awards are strictly need based on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply early. Please note that we do not provide full funding. Applications cannot be processed until we have the completed financial aid application with all appropriate tax information, as well as the $35 application fee. Submit this form, your tax information, and the application fee, along with your program application.
A P P L I C A N T
Applicants name
Last
(Please type or print) First Middle
Mailing address Number and street, box, or route Home telephone ( ) _________________________________________ Cell ( City, State, ZIP ) _________________________________________
H O U S E H O L D
Guardian/Mothers name Daytime telephone ( Guardian/fathers name Daytime telephone ( ) )
Occupation Employer name Occupation Employer name
Parents present marital status q married q divorced q Separated q Single q Widowed Applicant lives with (check all that apply) q mother q Father q Guardian q Grandparent(s) List the names of all people living in the applicants main household, related or not, such as grandparents, other relatives, friends. (You may use a separate piece of paper if needed) Name and relationship to the applicant (List the applicant first) Name and relationship to the applicant Name and relationship to the applicant Name and relationship to the applicant Name and relationship to the applicant Age Age Age Age Age
H O U S E H O L D
I N C O M E
Do you or any people living in the students main household (grandparents, other relatives, friends, etc.) receive: Child support payments? q yes q no If yes, $_______________/month Social Security payments? q yes q no If yes, $_______________/month SSI payments? q yes q no If yes, $_______________/month Welfare, or any other public assistance? q yes q no If yes, $_______________/month
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Housing, food, or other living allowances paid to members of the clergy, military, and others? (Do not include Military Housing Privatization housing allowance) q yes q no If yes, $_______________/month financial assistance from people who are not members of the household? (Include expenses paid on your behalf) q yes q no If yes, $_______________/month Untaxed workers compensation, disability, retirement, or veterans benefits? q yes q no If yes, $_______________/month Any other income not listed above and not reported on your federal tax return? q yes q no If yes, list type of benefit(s) and amount(s) below: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________
$_______________/month $_______________/month $_______________/month
A S S E T S
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Current value of cash/savings/checking Current value of stocks and investment accounts Current value of your business(es) or farm(s) Balance of associated loan(s) Current value of other real estate owned Balance of associated loan(s) Current value of your home (if you own) Balance of associated loan(s)
E x P E N S E S
Monthly rental payment if you rent your home Monthly mortgage payment if you own your home Annual child support/alimony payment Annual amount you pay out of pocket for family medical expenses not covered by insurance Annual amount of out-of-pocket expense for tuition and fees Travel expense to program Number of children in college Please explain any special circumstances that we should consider when awarding financial aid. All financial aid applications must include a signed copy of your most recent federal income tax return. Include copies of all forms and schedules listed below that were included in your tax return, including: W-2 Forms Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ Form 4562 Schedule A Schedule C and/or F Schedule D If you are divorced, you are required to include tax forms for only the custodial parent. If you are completing your financial aid application before you have completed your 2012 tax return, you may send a copy of your 2011 tax return and all applicable schedules and forms. Please also attach copies of your 2012 W2 forms for all wage earners in the household. If you have not yet received a 2012 W2 form, you may substitute a copy of your 2012 year-end pay stub, if it includes 2012 year-end earnings information. If it does not, you may substitute a signed statement from your employer on company letterhead. I certify that all statements, information, and attachments submitted with this form are truthful, accurate, and complete. $ $ $ $ $ $
Signature of parent or legal guardian
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Other Summer Programs at Vanderbilt

vanderbilt Center FOr SCienCe OutreaCh (CSO)
The Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach is dedicated to enhancing scientific and technological literacy through the establishment of unique partnerships between university scientists, K12 educators and students, and the local and global science community. CSO offers summer programs for students, including GAS (Girls And Science) and BEST (Boys Exploring Science and Technology). To learn more about CSO, visit scienceoutreach.org.
vanderbilt pave
PAVE is a six-week summer course of study designed to strengthen the academic skills of students who are planning to enter a college engineering, pre-medical, science, or technology program. In addition to strengthening your background, PAVE can help you decide if a technology-based degree is really the field for you. Participants have the opportunity to improve skills in problem solving, technical writing, computer application, and laboratory work by performing experiments in the sciences, pre-med, and engineering disciplines. To learn more about PAVE, visit pave.vanderbilt.edu.
Campvandy
CampVandy is a day camp for Vanderbilt and Nashville community children between the ages of 5 and 12. Campers experience a variety of sports activities and games with emphasis on fun and participation. Weekly highlights include swimming, career guest day, and club activities. To learn more about CampVandy, visit vanderbilt.edu/CampusRecreation/youth.
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SpaCe explOratiOn SCienCe Camp, SpOnSOred by dyer ObServatOry

Space Exploration Science Camp offers hands-on learning adventures in astronomy and space exploration to varying levels of middle school students. Campers interact with astronomers and astronauts who are respected researchers and seasoned instructors, while building a model satellite, launching water rockets, and conducting solar observation and electromagnetic spectrum experiments. To learn more, visit the Outreach Programs page at dyer.vanderbilt.edu.
Sarratt yOuth art inStitute

The Sarratt Youth Art Institute offers opportunities for children from a variety of backgrounds to pursue their interest in art and to explore their creative abilities. SYAI offers three two-week sessions designed to give students time and experience with art forms, to allow them to be creative, and to encourage their math, reading, and science education through an arts-based curriculum. To learn more, visit vanderbilt.edu/sarratt/syai.
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vanderbilt universitys Programs for Talented youth

developing Talent in gifted Students and Those Who Work with Them
Current and developing initiatives include:
Vanderbilt Summer Academy, PTYs flagship program, serving the needs of highly gifted rising eighth- through twelfth-grade students through a fastpaced academic enrichment program on the beautiful Vanderbilt University campus. Weekend Academy at Vanderbilt University (WAVU), an exciting two-day residential learning and social experience for gifted students currently in seventh through tenth grade.
Saturday Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young (SAVY), weekend and summer academic classes for students in Kindergarten through sixth grade. Parent education groups and lectures. Professional development workshops for educators each fall, spring, and summer, including the Tennessee Employment Standard. Education/assessment and consultation. Research grants to support talent development. If you are interested in learning more about new and growing programs, please contact us through our website at pty.vanderbilt.edu or email pty.peabody@vanderbilt.edu.
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and i trust that the opportunities to interact with like academic peers and work with leading content experts will be an unforgettable and life-changing
event for your gifted student.

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Tamra Stambaugh, Ph.D., Executive Director, Programs for Talented Youth Research Assistant Professor of Special Education
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early-bird diScounT available

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most talented young learners.

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Academic Life at Vanderbilt Summer Academy

Why vSa? We recognize that you have many choices of summer

Our COurSe WOrk

preview of college life

Residential Life at Vanderbilt Summer Academy

vSa was life-changing.

SaFety, health, and Student SuperviSiOn

arte class was a

Martial Arts & Self Defense

Session 1 Course Catalog

a day in the liFe OF vanderbilt Summer aCademy SeSSiOn i*

Qualifying scores based on grade in which student took test:

a WOrd abOut ClaSS plaCement

Session 1 Course Titles

baSeball by the numberS

reliGiOn and pOlitiCS in ameriCan hiStOry

theatre: playinG the paGe and readinG the StaGe

aStrOnOmy: a COSmiC vOyaGe

WritinG ShOrt StOrieS

math: intrOduCtiOn tO GrOup theOry

the unSeen Civil War

COmputer prOGramminG and the Smart phOne

but SeriOuSly . . . Satire, parOdy, and Wit

i loved everyone i met at vSa

proctors, and the other students.

The Ingram Commons at Vanderbilt University

COmmunity, Creativity, CuriOSity, COmpaSSiOn

livinG, learninG, leadinG

the inGram COmmOnS

Session II Course Catalog

Session II Course Titles

a day in the liFe OF vanderbilt Summer aCademy SeSSiOn ii**

a WOrd abOut ClaSS plaCement

lyriCS: FrOm epiC pOemS tO mOdern pOp

math: GrOup theOry

Star WarS and mythOlOGy

WritinG ShOrt StOrieS

miCrObiOlOGy and immunOlOGy: paraSiteS, SuperbuGS, and Other miCrObeS

math and muSiC

the unSeen Civil War

mediCine, health, and SOCiety

i greatly enjoy the

in-depth study ...

get to learn about this

nanOteChnOlOGy and enGineerinG

the phySiCS OF Game deSiGn

Session III Course Catalog

a day in the liFe OF vanderbilt Summer aCademy SeSSiOn iii**

9:30 10:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m.

Session III Course Titles

* Later Curfew/All Quiet on weekends ** Subject to change

ChOOSinG and applyinG tO yOur SeSSiOn iii COurSe

VSA III Courses

a WOrd abOut ClaSS plaCement

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_Satire, Parody, and Wit _Forensic Chemistry

$_______/month $_/month $_________/month