Kansas Academy of Mathematics & Science holds informative recruiting sessions this fall
10/05/10 bdb
HAYS, Kan. -- The Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science at Fort Hays State University, is holding information sessions across Kansas this fall to recruit students for the third KAMS class, starting in fall 2011.
KAMS, established by the Kansas Legislature in 2006, is a premier early-entry-to-college program in Kansas. The program is a unique residential learning experience that provides exceptional high school juniors and seniors a potent blend of college-level instruction by Ph.D. faculty; a high school diploma and 68 hours of college credit; the option to receive an associate degree upon graduation; hands-on research supervised by Ph.D. scientists; leadership development and civic engagement opportunities; co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities to develop the whole student; a safe campus and residential environment; and trained support staff.
Prospective KAMS students must have completed at least two years of high school with distinction in mathematics or science. A composite score of 23 on the ACT or a 1060 score on the SAT is required. KAMS also selects students based on drive, interest, maturity, stability, and personal and family commitment.
The recruitment sessions will address the academic program, admissions requirements, student development opportunities and other key topics.
Session dates, times and locations are listed alphabetically by city:
Colby: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26.
Colby Community College, 1255 S. Range Ave., room 106.
Garden City: 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25.
Garden City Community College, Endowment Room, 801 Campus Drive.
Overland Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19.
Johnson County Community College.
Salina: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2.
Salina Public Library, 301 W. Elm St.
Topeka: 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room, 1515 SW 10th Ave.
Wichita: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12.
Alford Library, 3447 S. Meridian St.
Everyone is welcome, but seating is limited and registrations are required. To register, go to http://fhsu.edu/kams, contact KAMS directly at 785-628-4690 or email kams@fhsu.edu for more information.