Be?2020 Summer Session for High School Students

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PhilosophyThe world is changing at an unprecedented rate. Novel technologies

proliferate, new fields of inquiry continually emerge, and the

world grows smaller on a daily basis. At Duke Summer Session for

High School Students, we believe the best way to address this

change is through proactive education. For this reason, we tailor

all of our programs not only to inform you about the world,

but to transform you into one who envisions, shapes, and delivers

the incredible possibilities of tomorrow.

Take a credit-bearing Duke University course during this four-week

program and experience the life of a Duke student.

Choose from any of our transformative three-week certificate courses

and become a leader in an ever-changing tomorrow.

Experience the life of an elite researcher by touring Duke’s premier

research facilities, participating in a variety of hands-on labs, and

engaging with Duke faculty members during this one-week program.

Summer College

Summer Academy

Accelerated STEM Academy

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n Take a “test drive” of college and get an unparalleled private college experience by becoming a Duke student this summer.

n Supplement your college application with a letter of recommendation.

n Expand your network by living and learning with high-achieving students from around the world.

n Earn a certificate or college credit while developing the confidence to thrive beyond high school.

n Find your passion and pursue your dreams by exploring a subject not typically offered to high school students.

Engaged

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n Dine in Duke’s breathtaking facilities and enjoy the best college food in the US.

n Join any of our myriad clubs and bolster your college resume. With our diverse and dynamic residential team, no matter your interest — from hiking to cooking, photography to team sports — we have a club for you.

Inspired

At Duke Summer Session, we believe the world-class

academic experiences we offer should be

complemented by a robust and life-changing student

life program. Whether you are participating in

our residential or commuter programs, your time on

campus is sure to be enriching and absolutely fun.Be

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Inspiredn Supplement your academic experience by

attending our expos. Engage with experts as you learn about college admissions, college test prep, and academic writing.

n Participate in any of our campus-wide evening activities. Whether you want to show off your talent at Karaoke, play the odds at Casino Night, or dance with your new friends, we make each night on campus the best night ever.

n Join a tightly-knit community of accomplished students and develop lifelong friendships.

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This credit-bearing program attracts students who represent the

next generation of leaders from around the world. Immerse yourself

in an international college experience by enrolling in this elite

program designed to provide high school students with an academic

and residential environment conducive to collegiate success.

Summer College for High School Students | Four Weeks

Ben Earn academic credit by taking an undergraduate class at a

top-ten university from a Duke University instructor.

n Choose from a variety of classes not typically available to high school students, such as Game Theory, Genetics, Cultural Anthropology, and much more.

n Experience the life of a Duke student by living on Duke’s historic West Campus, eating in its top-ranked dining facilities, and taking a class alongside Duke undergraduates.

n Grow your network by forming lifelong connections with elite students from around the world.

CollegiateJuly 5 – 31, 2020

Grades 10 – 12

ESL Requirement: TOEFL – 95 IELTS – 7.0

Duke EIS Exam

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Innovative

This certificate program attracts students who represent the

next generation of innovators and global citizens from

around the world. Enroll in this selective program that produces

life-changing results. By carefully incorporating an eclectic

array of learning techniques into each course, this program is

designed not only to expose you to emerging fields, but to

transform you to become a leader in an ever-changing tomorrow.

Summer Academy for High School Students | Three Weeks

Global Executive: Leading Business into the Future

n Become the inspirational visionary capable of fearlessly leading a business into an ever-changing future.

Global Guardian: Cybersecurity in the Digital Age

n In an age where cyber-attacks are rampant, become a guardian and learn the latest techniques for identifying vulnerabilities and making society more secure.

Grades 9 – 12

No TOEFL Required

BeTERM 1: June 14 – July 3, 2020

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InnovativeGlobal Researcher

n Experience the life of an elite researcher firsthand by getting a “behind the scenes” look at the research being conducted at Duke.

Global Technology Entrepreneur

n Learn what it takes to convert your idea into a reality and develop the skills necessary to become a successful entrepreneur.

Global Leader: Diplomacy in the 21st Century

n Hone your unique leadership style and put it into practice while participating in a one-of-a-kind international diplomacy simulation.

Global Mathematician

n Want to predict the future? Learn how by utilizing data, mathematical modeling, and real-world analytics to predict future trends.

TERM 2: July 12 – 31, 2020

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Focus on one of the global challenges listed below and look at it

from political, economic, social, environmental, scientific, and

philosophical/ethical viewpoints. Explore solutions to the challenge,

and present on a research topic or propose an action plan to help

address the challenge with the top three groups receiving an award.

Summer Academy for High School Students | Three Weeks

Plastic Pollution

n Plastics are everywhere. They cost little to produce, are ver-satile, and represent everyday convenience. But with plastics piling up on land and in the oceans, how do we address this monumental environmental challenge? How are govern-ments addressing it? What has failed? What is working? What else can be done?

Global Epidemics

n Infectious disease — whether it is measles, malaria, ebola, HIV, or something else — is on the rise locally and all across the world. How can we better understand and manage infectious disease from a

Grades 9 – 12

No TOEFL Required

BeNew! Interdisciplinary Track

Scholarlysocio-economic perspective? A political perspective? An environmental perspective? A global health perspective? Where do we find answers — with drugs, with vaccines, with education?

Access to Healthcare

n Many people, even in developed nations, do not have access to or the ability to pay for the healthcare they need. How do we as a society deal with this? Who ought to pay for healthcare — the individual, the employer, the state, or some national system? What are the essential features of an effective and efficient healthcare system? How can healthcare be improved for you, your family, and future generations?

TERM 1: June 14 – July 3, 2020

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Human Trafficking

n Human trafficking statistics show that around 85% of all victims worldwide are trafficked for labor exploitation; around 43% of all documented cases are domestic, meaning the victim is trafficked within national borders; and the number of children trafficked globally every year is over one million. What part does the internet play in trafficking? What can be done to fight child sex trafficking? What factors influence legal and other approaches to address this issue?

Migrant Crisis

n Countries all around the world are confronting the challenge of refugees seeking asylum. What political, environmental, social, and moral factors produce migrants and refugees? How do we understand the issues that create migrant and refugee populations and what factors ought to guide the responses we make? When individuals and their governments clash over how best to respond, who is right?

Climate Change

n Whether human-influenced or human-made, the climate is changing globally. The changes span a wide spectrum and vary according to your locality: warmer and/or colder winters, hotter summers, too much rain, not enough rain, more violent storms. How are humans impacting the climate, what is the evidence, and what is the controversy? What can be done to help prepare for the changes to come, and for the changes that are already here?

Food and Nutrition Access

n Many people around the world live in “food deserts,” places where there is little access to nutritious food, or nutritious food is simply too expensive to purchase. Are there food deserts in your community? What are the short-term and the long-term impacts associated with poor nutrition? In this class we will look at access to nutritious food from a holistic, problem-solving focus and explore how to improve nutritious food options for everyone, but especially for people who lack easy access.

TERM 2: July 12 – 31, 2020

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BeGrades 9 – 12

Residential Only: June 21 – 26 July 5 – 10

Commuter and Residential: July 19 – 24

No TOEFL Required

Accelerated STEM Academy | One Week

n Engage in a research-rich environment at Duke University where you get “behind the scenes” views of research facilities and to understand research that is being conducted.

n Tour top-tier research facilities, receive lectures on ground-breaking research from Duke faculty members, engage in labs that expand your understanding of research methods and do so with students from all over the world.

This certificate program attracts students who are

interested in exploring new ventures in research occurring

in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at

Duke University. Enroll in the program to expand your

knowledge of STEM fields and solidify the area that you

want to study in the future.

Advanced

Accelerated STEM Academy | One Week

ENGAGING COURSE ✔ ✔

ONE MEAL ✔

THREE MEALS ✔

CLUBS ✔ ✔

EVENING ACTIVITIES ✔ ✔

EXPOS ✔ ✔

LIVING ON CAMPUS ✔

Residential Commuter

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Submitting an application is the first step to being at Duke University for summer 2020.

Applications open December 3, 2019.

Apply early!