South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Math Kicks Off GoSciTech
June 6, 2012
Three weeks of science and technology summer camp for SC middle schoolers
COLUMBIA, SC – June 6, 2012 – The Governor’s School for Science andMathematics (GSSM) will kick off GoSciTech, the School’s annual summercamp experience, on Sunday, June 10. The camp, which takes place on theGSSM campus in Hartsville, will run for three weeks this month: June 10 -16, June 17 – 23, and June 24 – 30.
Known as the Summer ScienceProgram (SSP) since 1989, GoSciTech was enhanced this year in responseto campers’ requests for a wider variety of hard-hitting science andtechnology experiences. Still offering traditional courses like physics,chemistry and robotics, GoSciTech now includes exciting new choicessuch as Pre-Med Anatomy, Electronics & Programming, and MarineBiology.
Serving rising 8th, 9th and 10th graders from acrossthe Palmetto State, GoSciTech provides opportunities to explore theendless possibilities of science and technology in an interactive,residential environment. All camps are led by college, university andGSSM professors, along with other professionals in their respectivefields. Students choose from a variety of experiences, gaining knowledgethat can positively impact their future.Members of the media areinvited to attend camp on Wednesday, June 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., on theGSSM campus in Hartsville, 401 Railroad Avenue.
To find out more about GoSciTech, visit the camp’s website at www.scgssm.org/goscitech.
About GSSM
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM)is a two-year, public, residential high school in Hartsville, SC,specializing in the advanced study of science, technology, engineeringand math (STEM), with a unique emphasis on economics andentrepreneurship.GSSM can serve as many as 300 high school juniors andseniors annually from across the state. In addition, the school impactsmore than 24,000 teachers and students each year through its innovativeoutreach programs. Newsweek and The Washington Post consistently rankGSSM among the Top 20 public elite high schools in the nation.
In March 2011, GSSM launched the Wave Campaign to build awareness,energy and momentum around the study of STEM. GSSM is committed tohelping bridge the achievement gap for our low achievers, providinggame-changing opportunities to our high achievers and building astronger workforce, ultimately impacting economic development. GSSM isasking that all South Carolinians Do the Wave in support of STEMeducation. Support can be shown by flying the icon for the campaign, theflag, either at your home, business or on Facebook. Learn more andstart waving by visiting www.scgssm.org or www.dothewavesc.com.
