Summer Scholars: Monday-Friday, July 16-27

Inexpensive bananas, iPads, and global warming: What do they have in common? They each are the result of markets. When do markets produce good outcomes for society, and when do they produce bad outcomes? How can we prevent the bad outcomes? Should we have a market for human kidneys, too? You will learn the economic approach to answering these questions, as well as how we can achieve socially efficient outcomes. In-class experiments will model markets.

Erik Craft

Associate Professor of Economics and Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law (PPEL)

If you are interested in a career in medicine or biotechnology, this is the course for you. You will study microbiology, genetics, gene transfer, gene therapy, cloning, stem cell research, pathogenesis, genetically-modified organisms, and the transfer of antibiotic resistance. You will be exposed to current research examples by University of Richmond undergraduates, and have a chance to discuss the medical, environmental and ethical issues involved. Hands-on research will allow you to collect common bacterial samples to analyze antibiotic resistance. Subsequent studies will investigate the potential to induce bacteria to greater resistance. Molecular biology techniques and databases will supplement this investigation.

Paula Lessem

Director of Genetics/Cell & Molecular Labs

Each afternoon, all students will participate in the same sessions and activities including:

• S.A.T. preparation (in both Math and Reading Comprehension)
• College essay techniques and preparation
• Research/writing/reading skills
• Introduction to personal financial planning for college
• Leadership & organizational skills
• Special college-preparation topics offering you a greater understanding of the expectations and realities of entering first-year college
• Challenge Discovery climbing adventure (Friday, Week 1)
• Weinstein Wellness Center recreation (Tuesdays & Thursdays, Weeks 1 & 2)

Tuition is $1,495 for the two-week session. The tuition includes:

• Textbooks, materials and classroom supplies
• Lunch daily in the Heilman Dining Center
• Recreational sessions in the Weinstein Center for Recreation & Wellness
• Challenge Discovery (a 4 hour climbing experience on-campus)
• Closing Assembly & Reception including Certificates of Completion

The non-refundable registration fee of $150 will be credited toward the total tuition payment of $1,495. Application deadline is May 15, and final tuition payment is due June 15.

The registration fee is not eligible for the University of Richmond tuition remission benefit. Contact the program coordinator for details.

Application deadline is June 8.

Submit the online registration form along with the $150 non-refundable* registration fee.

• Our online application accepts most major credit and debit cards.
• Applicants will select their morning course (Microeconomics or Biogenetics) during the registration process.
• The registration fee is applied toward the final tuition fee.
• Final tuition payment is due June 15.

See “Receive Notification of Acceptance” below for exceptions.

Submit the following application materials for formal acceptance to the program by June 8.

• Most recent high school transcript (use our Transcript Request Form, if needed)
• Personal statement of interest (approximately 400 words)

All qualified applicants will be sent an official notice of acceptance to the program within 10 days of receiving the completed application. This notice will be sent by e-mail and by postal mail.

* Students who do not receive an offer of acceptance into the program will be fully refunded the registration fee.

The morning schedule remains the same for both weeks.

* Check in on July 16 begins at 8:30 a.m.

Weeks 1 and 2 have varying schedules as listed below.

ª Parents and guardians are invited to the presentations at 4:00 p.m.