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SUMMER PROGRAMS

for High School Students, College Students, and Teachers

¾«¶«AV offers Summer Programs for 1) High School Students, 2) College Students, and 3) Teachers wishing to broaden their experience in their planned field of study and future careers. As we update our offerings for the summer, the listing below provides an overview of the types of programs and subject matter offered, as well as the general program dates and deadlines. As details about our summer programs are finalized, they will be posted here. Check back for Updates!

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

ÌýCOLLEGE STUDENTS

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Agri-TREK/Sci-TREK/AgDiscoveryÌýÌý
2-wk residential programÌýfor HIGH SCHOOL students currently in grades 9-11. These programsÌýcreate an awareness of the educational opportunities that are available in Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Mathematics (STEAM) and related areas through hands-on research, leadership development and personal enrichment activities.
PROGRAM DATES:Ìý June 2-15, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý April 5, 2024
Sponsored by the College ofÌýAgriculture, EnvironmentÌý& Nutrition Sciences (CAENS)Ìý


Internship Program for COLLEGE STUDENTS seeking to be future farmers or agricultural specialists.
PROGRAM DATES:Ìý June 3-July 26, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý March 29, 2024

Sponsored by the College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences (CAENS), Carver Integrative Sustainability Center (CISC), and Cooperative ExtensionÌýProgram.


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This unique experience will foster educational training of high school and middle school EDUCATORS in the area of food and agriculture while simultaneously providing them with tools to marry agriculture and computer science, resulting in a perfect training program in digital agriculture.
PROGRAM DATES:Ìý June 10-14, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý May 26, 2024ÌýÌý
Sponsored by the College of Agriculture, Environment & Nutrition Sciences (CAENS)


1-day program for high school students.ÌýHigh school students engage with local leaders and experts on critical global challenges, participate in hands-on activities, and explore exciting ways to make a difference in Alabama and around the world. Each student participant qualifies for access to all-expenses-paid international internships and paid summer research or policy placements.
PROGRAM DATES:ÌýÌýJune 14, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý May 31, 2024
Sponsored by the Cooperative Extension ProgramÌýat CAENS

National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Laboratorian Training Program (NLTP)Ìý Ìý
(Application Information)Ìý

The summer portion of NLTP will be an eight-week, in-person training program that will consist of: (1) training in high containment laboratory safety (2) hands-on training related to diagnostic lab skills required to work with high containment agents, (3) training in livestock and small lab animal care and management techniques, and (4) professional devel. training.
PROGRAM DATES:ÌýÌýMay 31 - July 26, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý March 15, 2024
Sponsored by the College of Agri. Envir.& Nutr. Sci.(CAENS)


For Middle School and High School educators.

PROGRAM DATES:ÌýÌý
Ìý ÌýOPTION 1: July 15-19, 2024
Ìý ÌýOPTION 2: July 22-26, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý May 26, 2024
Sponsored by the CBIS & CAENS and Funded by USDA and NIFA.
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CISC Summer Experience
Internship Program for high school students seeking to be future farmers or agricultural specialists.

PROGRAM DATES:Ìý TBA
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý TBA

TheÌý2023ÌýCISC Summer Experience Internship is sponsored by the College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences (CAENS), Carver Integrative Sustainability Center (CISC), and 2FAS Program

REEU Summer Internship Program at ¾«¶«AV
The Research and Extension Experiential Learning for Undergraduates (REEU) Program is a 10-week program forÌýRising Sophomore, Junior and Senior STEM Majors.
PROGRAM DATES:Ìý May 23 – July 28, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý Feb. 15, 2024
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Sponsored by the Biology Department - College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

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¾«¶«AV’s Genomics & Biotechnology Workshop targets high school science TEACHERS and introduces them to basic concepts and advanced technologies in plant genomics and biotechnology.Ìý
PROGRAM DATES:Ìý June 26-28, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý April 30, 2024

Sponsored by the College of Agriculture, Environment & Nutrition Sciences (CAENS)

EXERT SummerÌýCamp
6-dayÌýresidentialÌýprogram at Camp Chandler.

PROGRAM DATES:ÌýÌý
Ìý ÌýJune 15-19, 2025Ìý(for 4th, 5th & 6th Graders)
Ìý ÌýJune 22-26, 2025Ìý(for 8th &Ìý9th Graders)Ìý
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý Feb. 21, 2025
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Sponsored by the Cooperative Extension ProgramÌýat CAENS

Summer Enrichment Program (SERP)Ìý Ìý

1-monthÌýprogram for college students who are considering Veterinary Medicine.
PROGRAM DATES:ÌýÌýTBA
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý TBA
Sponsored by the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

Geospatial Education and TrainingÌý(GET) Workshop for Teachers
This 2-day workshop, funded by ¾«¶«AV CAENS Cooperative Extension Progran (CEP) and organized by the Geospatial & Climate Change Center (GCCC), provides geospatial training to teachers from local minority high schools and community colleges.
PROGRAM DATES:Ìý June 24-27, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý May 1, 2024

Sponsored byÌýCAENS,ÌýTUCEP, and GCCC

This 8-week program is open to high school and undergraduate students who are interested in organic agriculture (sustainable food production as a producer, crop advisor, Ag extension professional, organic inspector, sustainable food production researcher or other sustainable agricultural professional).Ìý This is an opportunity to engage in systems-based experiential training in organic farming at ¾«¶«AV's Certified Organic Research Farm.

PROGRAM DATES:ÌýÌýJuly 29, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý May 1, 2024Ìý

Potential Stipend:ÌýHigh school students- $1,750

Sponsored by the College of Agriculture, Environment & Nutrition Sciences (CAENS)

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This 8-week program is open to high school and undergraduate students who are interested in organic agriculture (sustainable food production as a producer, crop advisor, Ag extension professional, organic inspector, sustainable food production researcher or other sustainable agricultural professional).Ìý This is an opportunity to engage in systems-based experiential training in organic farming at ¾«¶«AV's Certified Organic Research Farm.

PROGRAM DATES:ÌýÌýJuly 29, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:ÌýÌýMay 1, 2024Ìý

Potential Stipend:ÌýUndergraduate students $2,000

Sponsored by the College of Agriculture, Environment & Nutrition Sciences (CAENS)


4-week non-residential programÌýfor Teachers.
PROGRAM DATES:Ìý July 1-26, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý April 30, 2024
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Sponsored by the College of Business & Info. Science (CBIS)

FASTREC/ MITE
FASTREC -- 8-week residentialÌýprogram for high school graduates.
PROGRAM DATES:Ìý May 31-July 25, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý April 10, 2024

MITE IÌý-- 1-weekÌýresidential programÌýfor high school students
PROGRAM DATES:Ìý June 9-15, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý April 10, 2024 Ìý

MITE IIÌý-- 1-weekÌýresidential programÌýfor high school students
PROGRAM DATES:Ìý June 23-29, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý April 10, 2024 Ìý

MITASÌý--Ìý1-weekÌýresidential programÌýfor high school studentsÌý
PROGRAM DATES:Ìý July 14-20, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý April 10, 2024 Ìý
Sponsored by the College of EngineeringÌý(COE) Ìý Ìý Ìý

Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Teacher WorkshopÌý
This 2-day workshop provides hands-on training to teachers interested in incorporating next generation technologies into their classroom. Concepts include design thinking, 3D modeling and design, Augmented and Virtual realities, coding, robotics, and MORE. Workshop also reviews waysÌýto access funding to increase STEM access in local area schools.
PROGRAM DATES:Ìý TBA
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý TBA

Sponsored by the College of Agri. Envir.& Nutr. Sci.(CAENS)


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Forestry & Natural Resources (FNR)-TREK
A two-week long summer program experience for high school students who wish to focus on forestry and natural resources at ¾«¶«AV.Ìý
PROGRAM DATES:Ìý June 2-15, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý April 5, 2024
Sponsored by the College of Agri. Envir. & Nutrition Sci. (CAENS)

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4-week non-residential programÌýfor rising 9th-11th Graders.Ìý
PROGRAM DATES:Ìý July 1-26, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý April 30, 2024
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Sponsored by the College of Business & Info. Science (CBIS

Mini Meat Camp

During the Mini Meat Camp, students will learn about agriculture and livestock production through the scope of the meat industry. This will take you out of the world of veterinary medicine. Students will participate in hands on activities including;

  • lab experiments and formulations
  • visits to meat processing facilities and the stockyard
  • leadership activities

PROGRAM DATES:ÌýÌýTBA

APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý TBA

Sponsored by Cargill, CISC

Preview Architecture &Ìý Construction Science at ¾«¶«AV (PACT)Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
1-week residential program for High School students.
PROGRAM DATES:ÌýÌýTBA
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý TBA
Sponsored by the Taylor School of Architecture &ÌýConstr. Sci. (TSACS)
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Verizon Innovative Learning (VIL) STEM Achievers ProgramÌý
The 2024 program will launch as a three-week non-residential program for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys and girls. This is a NO COST program and includes meals, snacks, transportation, program, and learning materials, in addition to a stipend for scholars who successfully complete the program.
PROGRAM DATES:Ìý July 8-26, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý June 30, 2024
Sponsored by College of Agri. Envir. & Nutrition Sci. (CAENS)
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Vet Step I and IIÌý Ìý
(Veterinary Science Training, Education, and Preparation Institute)

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Vet StepÌýI -- 1-week residentialÌýprogram for rising 9th-10th Graders with a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
PROGRAM DATES:Ìý June 3-7, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý March 15, 2024
Vet Step II -- 1-week residentialÌýprogram for rising 11th-12th Graders with a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
PROGRAM DATES:Ìý June 24-28, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý March 15, 2024
Sponsored by the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

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NOTE:Ìý This list will be updatedÌýas information becomes available. Some programs may not take place every year.