Center for Laser Applications

single molecule detection, computer modeling, carbon nanotubes, laser processing, rockets and jets.

Computational Science Workshop - June 30 - July 11, 2008, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fifteen area students, entering the 8th and 9th grades the fall 2008, and three teachers will have an opportunity to learn the technologies, techniques, and tools of computational science during a two-week session at The University of Tennessee Space Institute.  In the workshop, students will learn how to use models, modify existing models, and create models from scratch. Topics being studied include computational astrophysics, meteorology, agriculture, genomics, epidemiology, pharmacokinetics and drug design, 3D graphics, and computational chemistry.

Tech Camp - July 14 - 18, 2008, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tech Camp is an exciting opportunity in which rising 6th and 7th grade students spend five days engaged in fun and exciting activities alongside professionals in the fields of Material Science,  Nanotechnology,  Alternative Energies, Information Technologies, Aviation and Multidisciplinary Engineering.   Activities are led by technological professionals working closely with middle school students and teachers to create an environment that engages students and captivates their interest in science. 

Science Camp - July 28 - August 1, 2008, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Science Camp is for rising 4th and 5th grade students in fall 2008 who are motivated and inquisitive learners.  Students will be learning about Newton's laws of motion as well as his theories on optics and gravitation with lots of fun hands-on learning experiences.