Participants of the 2008 Copernicus Project Summer Science Internship Program.
For two weeks in July/August of 2008 community college students from Chaffey College,
Riverside Community College, Santa Monica College, and Pasadena City College learned
pedagogical skills, writing techniques, university transfer information, and the
teacher credentialing process. All of this was in addition to a number of interactive
and interesting internship experiences led by University of California, Riverside
science, mathematics, and engineering faculty and graduate students; Cal Baptist
University science faculty; and local teachers. Science internship activities included:
- Environmental Microbiology
- Exploring the Structure of Macromolecules
- Water Quality Engineering
- The Genetics of Natural Selection
- Introduction to Environmental Nanotechnology
- Physical Chemistry of Junk Food
- Bringing the Universe into Your Classroom
- Finger Printing Plants by Paper Chromatography
- Phenotyping Neurospora crass
- Physics of Earthquakes
- Genetic Engineering
- Sensory-Motor Adaptation with Prism Goggles
- Making Math Matter
- Cryogenics
- Mathematics: Making the Connection
- Bioengineering
- Master Class in Particle Physics
- Microscopy Analysis & Preparation of Plant Epidermal Tissues Imprinted on Agarose
- CSI UCR: Performing Forensic DNA Testing
- Science Snacks, Activities, and Labs
- Using Faraday's & Ampere's Laws to build Generators, Speakers, and Microphones
- The Alphabet Soup of Floral Development--Learning Your ABCs
- Plasmid Purification and Gel Electrophoresis
- How Safe Is Your Water?
- Environmental Forensics
- The Swimming Spores of the Plant Pathogen Phytophthora
- Field Trips Included: Rancho La Brea Tar Pits, Cal Baptist University, San Bernardino Water Treatment Facility, and the Mount Palomar Observatory.
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The 2009 Copernicus Project Community College Internships will be taking place from July 27th to August 7th, 2009. This internship program is focused on community college students who are considering a career teaching science or math. Interns will participate in hands-on science, engineering, and math activities while learning pedagogical skills.
For more information please contact the Copernicus Project office:
Email:copernicus@ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-5368
Congratulations to Rachael Bedolla – A 2007 Copernicus Project Community College Intern!
The California Women's Conference Scholars Program helps young women in California complete their college educations and realize their goals. Each year, students in the fields of nursing, business, math or science and special education submit applications demonstrating their commitment to community service. One student per field receives a $25,000 scholarship and recognition at the California Governor and First Lady's Conference on Women.
2006 Special Education Scholarship Winner: Rachael Bedolla
Rachael Bedolla, originally from Ontario, California will attend the University of California, Riverside this fall. Bedolla has already completed over 450 hours of volunteer tutoring in reading and writing at a local elementary school through AmeriCorps. She also helped organize fundraisers for Hurricane Katrina victims. In addition, she works to promote literacy and parental involvement in children's education. Bedolla has persevered while raising a daughter, caring for ill parents, and nurturing a marriage and family. She explains that her "circumstances have helped her grow as a person, future teacher and citizen."
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