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PHOTOS: Bowie State University Science Career Day
Prince George's County high school students were inspired by local scientists at last week's event.
On Friday, enrolled in the Pre-College Science Scholars Academy (PCSSA) at Science Career Day, according to a press release issued by the university.
PCSSA is a competitive six-week summer residential program at for high school students, funded by a National Science Foundation grant.
Selected students participate in a three-year academy, attending five classes a day and earning eight college credits in chemistry and biology upon completion.
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Science Career Day speakers included:
- Dr. Jeanette Epps, astronaut, NASA.
- Dr. James West, engineering research professor, Johns Hopkins University.
- Dr. Robert Grumbine, climate scientist, National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administration.
- Dr. David Jett, neuropharmacologist and toxicologist, National Institute of Health.
- Dr. Briana Pobiner, human evolutionary biologist, Smithsonian Institution.
- Joshua Parker, 2011 Maryland Teacher of the Year, Windsor Mill Middle School, Baltimore.
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