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<p>Whitney Young Scholars in Science (WYSci) is an informal science, math and technology program designed to positively affect the learning of seventh-graders who are socioeconomically disadvantaged, yet academically talented. This is a partnership program with the Lincoln Foundation.</p><p><b>Program objectives:</b></p><ul><li>Deepen understanding of basic science, math and technology concepts and processes and their relevance to daily life. </li><li>Increase interest in participating in science, math and technology learning opportunities and in exploring related career paths. </li><li>Encourage parents' understanding of the importance of science, math and technology and their support for their children's interest in related activities. </li></ul><b>Program Description</b> <br />The major component of the program involves WYSci Scholars visiting the Science Center on 18 Saturdays for three-hour sessions during the school year.<br /><br />Each three-hour Saturday session includes Scholar participation in exhibit exploration, demonstrations, experiments and presentations. All Saturday sessions are designed to support Jefferson County Public Schools' Core Content. <br /><br />Also included in this program are two Family Fun Nights, interaction with at least six local scientists, two parent days, the WhY Science? newsletter, Science Center family memberships and a summer camp.<p></p><p>The following organizations are partners in the Whitney Young Scholars in Science (WYSci) Program:<br /><a href="http://www.nsf.gov/">National Science Foundation<br /></a><a href="http://www.lincolnfdn.org/">The Lincoln Foundation</a></p><p>WYSci Student created webpages:<br /><a href="http://www.edgecc.com/wysflash/intro.htm">http://www.edgecc.com/wysflash/intro.htm</a><br /><a href="http://www.edgecc.com/wysjournals/letter%20from%20instructor.htm">http://www.edgecc.com/wysjournals/letter%20from%20instructor.htm</a><br /></p>
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<h3> EXHIBITS</h3>
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<li><a href="/site/exhibits-world-we-create/">The World We Create</a></li>
<li><a href="/site/exhibits-world-within-us/">The World Within Us</a></li>
<li><a href="/site/exhibits-world-around-us/">The World Around Us</a></li>
<li><a href="/site/exhibits-kidzone/">KidZone</a></li>
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LOUISVILLE SCIENCE CENTER<br />
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Louisville, KY 40202<br />
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