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  • COMET

    Tue, Jun 27, 2006 @ 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

    Workshops & Infosessions


    A One Week Summer Camp and Workshop for selected Outstanding High Schools Juniors
    from across California Schools and a selected number of Science Teachers
    Selected applicants will receive free accommodations, meals and training during the
    workshop days at USC
    June 26-June 30, 2006
    University of Southern California
    Los Angeles, CA 90089Objectives:
    • Nurture students of today to become the energy entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
    • Provide a practical way for high school students to explore careers in energy related areas and to become the
    industry professionals of the future
    • Expose science teachers to the professional and technology issues of the oil and gas industry and its
    importance in the U.S. and the world today. Familiarity with technological advances and the application of new
    concepts to increase production and improve the recovery efficiency of energy sources are also important
    objectives of the program.
    • Motivate science teachers to apply and disseminate the acquired knowledge of the energy issues to educate
    the new generations about the energy challenges and opportunities. The program is also geared to help
    science teachers in recruiting future scientists who may develop new techniques for energy production by
    balancing the technical, environmental & economical factors involved in the process.
    • Inform and motivate the public about the energy issues of today, the challenges of tomorrow and the need for
    action to meet our future energy demand by combining new technologies, sensible legislation, environmental
    responsibility and energy conservation.
    To apply: visit www.westcoastpttc.org
    West Coast PTTC Comet 2006

    Location: USC

    Audiences: Selected High School Juniors and Science Teachers

    Contact: iraj ershaghi

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