Hollinsummer: Science Seminar

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Experiment and Explore

Sunday, July 14 – Saturday, July 20

For rising 9th – 12th grade girls

Spend a week of your summer at Hollins University in our renovated Dana Science Building. Experiment and Explore is for all budding scientists! You’ll have experience in biology, chemistry, and environmental science along with being able to delve deeper into scientific topics that you are passionate about including forensic science, ecology, and health science. 

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Residential: $1,100
Day (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.): $525

Instructors

Kaila Thorn
Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, Hollins University

  • Has a B.A. in environmental studies and international studies from Hollins, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in agricultural and extension education from The Pennsylvania State University
  • In the past has conducted work with USDA NE Climate Hub, UNESCO Youth as Researchers in a number of cross-cultural activities, and Extension Education using experiential activities to promote positive youth development. 
  • Current work is centered around young adult development, program development and evaluation, and youth environmental leadership. Most recently has been exploring different experiences of young adults and how that impacts their connectedness to nature.
Brian Reeves
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Hollins University
  • Has a B.S. in chemistry from James Madison University and a Ph.D. in materials chemistry from Colorado State University.
  • Interested in designing and synthesizing new materials for flexible and transparent electronics applications.
  • Current work at Hollins is focused on synthesizing new hybrid nanosheets for use in flexible solar cells. The project aims to improve upon a component of organic solar cells called the electron transport layer, by combining components from organic and inorganic solar cells. The overall goal is to improve the efficiency and lower the cost of flexible solar cells.
Brian Reeves - Hollinsummer

Questions?

hollinsummer@hollins.edu
800-456-9595

Sample Daily Schedule

8 – 9 a.m.: Breakfast 

9 – 10 a.m.: Introduction to Fundamental Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 

10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Chemistry Experiment Lab 

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.: Lunch and break 

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.: Introduction to Biology 

2:30 – 2:45 p.m.: Break

2:45 – 5:15 p.m.: Biology Experiment 

5:15– 6:30 p.m.: Dinner 

7 – 10 p.m.: Evening activities: crafts, movies, swimming, and more