Modern Medicine – University of Maryland Terp Young Scholars

Modern Medicine

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University of Maryland Terp Young Scholars

Date/Time: Jul 12 - 31, 2020 8:00am - 5:00pm

Ages: 14-18

Cost: $4,000.00

Registration deadline: Feb 17, 2020

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What causes disease? How do we diagnose and treat disease? This course will explore human biological systems, functions, and issues such as cancer, diabetes, obesity, and neurological disorders. We will explore the genetic, infectious and environmental causes of disease, and learn how various research laboratories on campus use modern scientific techniques to unravel these mysteries. The program will incorporate a variety of laboratory and active learning activities. Students will also explore the general principles of science.

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University of Maryland Terp Young Scholars

7901 Regents Drive

College Park, MD 20742

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Terp Young Scholars delivers an academic experience that is at the forefront of theory, thought, and technology. Scholars attend class, learn about career opportunities, study, work on projects, prepare for exams, and interact with their equally talented peers in a rigorous academic setting. Classes generally meet for three hours a day between 9am-1pm, Monday – Friday. Acceptance is competitive, and based upon academic performance and recommendation. Terp Young Scholars also offers afternoon, evening, and weekend activities that provide a glimpse of UMD’s rich campus life. Seminars include sessions with Undergraduate Admissions, Learning Assistance Services, and The Observatory. Workshops feature Zumba, Yoga, Drawing, Bodycombat, and Salsa. Social activities include a weekend day-trip to Washington, DC, pool parties, mixers, ice cream social (with UMD ice cream), movies, and more.

Location

University of Maryland Terp Young Scholars

7901 Regents Drive

College Park, MD 20742