COMET

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