H2O to Go! Connections: July 15-19, 2024
A Dual Enrollment Residential Summer Institute based at FAU Jupiter Campus for Incoming Grades 10-12 Students
Forms and Downloads:
Applications Due: April 5, 2024
FAU Pine Jog Center is once again partnering with FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus at Jupiter, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, and Riverwoods Field Laboratory to offer a unique, week-long, residential research and field studies institute for incoming 10th-12th Grade high school students. This institute, called H2O to Go! Connections, introduces students to scientists who are working in the field of environmental research. Incoming gr.10-12 students work with scientists and educators to develop an understanding of the interconnectedness and complexity of South Florida water systems and the environmental issues facing them. Students are exposed to research tools engineered by FAU that are currently being tested as solutions to Florida’s environmental challenges. This program is designed to give students a professional experience not easily obtained by the general population and will provide a competitive edge, particularly to students interested in life science, engineering, oceanography, and research. Outdoor and indoor recreational activities are integrated throughout the learning activities.
Students need to complete pre- and post-institute assignments during FAU’s summer session if they wish to receive dual enrollment credits or a certificate of completion for the course.
"Enhancing the year round academic experience with a rigorous residential component offered by FAU, a local state university, is a replicable model for all states. It provides high school students their “next step” in understanding the opportunities to grow as a professional in a field and serves as an inspiration for learning."
-Mr. Christopher Hill, Director of Operations
Program Details
Program Fee: $975 per participant (FAU FEEs required also: $10 owl card/ $32.04 Transportation Fee)
Program Fee Includes:
- FAU Residential accommodation at Jupiter MacArthur Campus
- Food, drinks and snacks for the duration of the program
- Busing to research sites
- FAU Pine Jog staff supervision
- Access to FAU science and education staff
- 3 credit hours (available for FAU dual enrolled students)
Why is the H2O to Go! Residential Academic Program for High Schools Students Effective?
- Provides an immersive, rigorous academic learning environment
- Provides exposure to FAU campus’ researchers, scientists, and educators
- Provides a supervised FAU campus living experience
- Develops personal and social skills through interactions with fellow students, teachers, and agency representatives
- Establishes a relationship with FAU Pine Jog EE Center and FAU College of Education
- Is a cost-effective way to earn 3 dual enrollment credits in a residential setting