What does it take to be a leader? Interested in Engineering? Explore two options offered this summer by ACS Athens and Widener University.
Changing factors in society have a strong impact on how we lead ourselves and others. In this course, we will examine leadership styles and the personality traits that enable us to implement effective leadership strategies in our social environments. Factors related to managing conflict, communication and decision-making will also be presented, discussed, and practiced.
This two-week university, three-credit course is designed for grades 9-11 students and is offered by Widener University. The course may be taken for university credit or as a non-credit university course earning you one high school elective credit. Classes will be held at Widener and led by university faculty. Students will work on their own leadership development plan. Learning will be supplemented by university-level readings & visits to various landmarks. The university course project for credit is completed in The Incubator of the Learning Commons.
Students are introduced to the exciting field of engineering! The following engineering principles will be reviewed and experienced by students: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Engineering. Students will take part in multiple learning activities, workshops, laboratory exercises, discussion groups, presentations and more! There will be plenty of opportunities to create, all the while having fun! This course also includes hands-on robotics activities with AI components especially designed for our ACS Athens students who choose to participate in the engineering camp.
Upon completing either course, you will witness leadership in action in Washington D.C, the leadership capital of the world. Here you will learn from leaders in politics, business, diplomacy, medicine, journalism, service, and military. Visits to the White House, Senate, famous museums and landmarks guided by ACS Athens administrators/faculty will give you a more comprehensive and colorful understanding of American History.
To add even more value to this extraordinary experience, you will also have the opportunity to visit at least six university campuses possibly including Georgetown University, American University, George Washington University, Drexel University, the University of Delaware, and the University of Pennsylvania.
The program is open to ACS Athens styudents.
» View the pdf for more information
» Click here to register