Dear colleague,
We have contacted you previously about Science Survival Kit Summer School, an exciting interdisciplinary project-based learning program we are organizing this summer in Split, Croatia. I am recontacting you now to announce our reorganized and shortened summer program Foundations and would like to ask you if you could help us reach members of your community, your colleagues, students and alumni, who might be interested in joining us this summer!
Please feel free to directly forward the announcement below, containing all necessary information.
Kind regards,
Omar Awile
Rhizome Association
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What?
Foundations [1], a 2-week-long summer program by Rhizome Association [2], covering programming, electronics, lab skills, and science communication.
Where?
At the beautiful Dalmatian coast, University of Split, Croatia
When?
From July 15th, Until July 28th 2019
Why?
To get a hands-on experience with interdisciplinary projects, practice skills that help you address research questions in natural sciences and engineering.
How?
We use research-based teaching and an innovative pedagogical approach to offer participants a unique training that develops both research and transversal skills essential in the 21st century: learning to learn, creativity, critical thinking, collaborative work and the use of modern technology in working environments.
How can you join?
No prior experience in natural sciences is necessary to join the program, but we will look for 15 highly motivated individuals who are able to contribute to a collaborative project-based environment. Anyone with a completed high-school can join, life-long learners included. Since all courses will be conducted in English, we expect the participants to be fluent in English.
Applications are submitted online, with the application deadline on June 10th.
How much does it cost?
Participation fee of 550 EUR covers all teaching, practicals and projects, as well as accommodation and lunches on the course days for 2 weeks. If you live in Split and don't need a place to stay, the fee is reduced to 250 EUR.
Where can you find more information?
Please find our brochure [3] and our website [4] + our social network links below.
Questions? Please contact the principal teacher Tamara Milosevic at tamara@rhizomeacademy.org, or use the contact form on the website.
What can you do if you cannot join this year?
Let us know you're interested for next year contact@rhizomeacademy.org and share the info with your friends and colleagues!
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[1] https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNfU45YJI8UWEyHftmcg1hgyQd3ZDb2l_
[2] https://rhizomeacademy.org/
[3] https://foundations.rhizomeacademy.org/foundations_brochure.pdf
[4] https://foundations.rhizomeacademy.org/