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Dr. Chiao is an instructor
of Micro and Nano Technologies, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM) Courses in the Texas Governor’s School (TGS). 2009 TGS pages, Micro
and Nano Technologies Course 2009 2008 TGS pages, Micro
and Nano Technologies Course 2008 Youtube: TGSNano |
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News o
2008
Denton Record-Chronicle, DentonRC.com report about the 2008 Texas Governor’s
School “Paired with professors: Teachers fueled by zest of learning”. o
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This TGS program is a summer program for gifted and
talented high school students. It focuses on enriching and developing a
student's abilities in science and technology as well as exploring the
impacts of these fields on past, present, and future societies including
ethics, history, and the arts. The Texas Governor's School is a free,
intensive summer educational program, open to all qualified resident Texas
students who have completed 9th grade, regardless of race, ethnicity, income
or background, from all across the state of Texas. 152 students (completed 9th
grade) from the entire State of Texas were selected in 2007. 98 students (completed 10th
grade) from the entire State of Texas were selected in 2008. 50 students (completed 10th
grade) from the entire State of Texas were selected in 2009. |
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Themes |
2008: Model UN 2009: The Future of Science and Technology in our World |
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Details |
Detail information
is posted at http://web3.unt.edu/tgs/index.htm
Each year, the information will be updated.
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The 2003 Texas Legislature established the "Texas
Governor's School". The purpose of this program is to provide a
rich and challenging academic experience in Science and Technology for
advanced high school students. The first Texas Governors School: June 10 - June 29, 2007
on the campus of the University of North Texas in Denton. The second Texas Governors School: June 8 - June 28, 2008
on the campus of the University of North Texas in Denton. What The Texas Governor's
School is a free (except for transportation to and from, and personal
expenses) three week intensive summer educational program, open to all
qualified resident Texas students who have completed 10th grade,
regardless of race, ethnicity, income or background, from all across the
state of Texas. Student applicants will be drawn in the same proportion as
their regional ESC districts. This program will
focus on enriching and developing a student's abilities in science and
technology as well as exploring the impacts of these fields on past, present,
and future societies including ethics, history, and the arts. Who The TGS is a
three-week, residential program for rising Texas 11th graders
(students who have just completed 10th grade). One hundred
forty-eight participants will be selected (50% male/ 50% female) in
proportion to the number of students in each of the 20 Educational Service
Center districts. Cost There is no cost for
the program, other than travel to and from Denton, and personal
expenses. Tuition, housing, entertainment and meals will be covered in
the program. Snacks and personal items must be provided by the students. Theme The theme of the 2007
and 2008 Texas Governor's School is "The Future of Science and
Technology in our World". While the courses offerings are not for
credit, participants will be exposed to a range of topics in the sciences and
in their impact on society. Students will also take courses to enhance
their writing skills and to develop college preparation plans. Students
will enjoy a variety of activities, including performances by ensembles from
the famed UNT College of Music, as well as supervised social opportunities
with their peers. |
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Created by J.C. Chiao