Purdue University GER²I Camp
Grade:5-12
Location:Purdue Campus, USA
Date:Session 1: Jun.30th -Jul.13th, 2024 | Session 2: Jul.14th- Jul.27th, 2024
Hosted by the world-renowned Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute (GER²I)
45 years of experience in gifted education
One of the most recognized youth academic programs in the US
Same curriculum and faculty as offline camps in the US
GER²I camp counselors make time outside of class exciting through activities like a night at the movies, basketball, bowling, scavenger hunts, games and tournaments, trivia, and field trips
40+ Optional Topics
Welcome Letter
ASDAN China reached a strategic cooperation with Purdue University GER²I in 2022, which symbolizes the introduction of the Purdue University GER²I program to outstanding Chinese youth.
Every summer, students like you come to Purdue University and experience programs designed to stimulate their imaginations and expand their abilities. We also offer a variety of recreational activities and a chance for you to get a taste of college life as you live on campus in Purdue's residence halls. GER²I provide summer residential camps and welcome gifted students from China. We have over 40 optional courses for grade 5 to 12 students this summer.
Introduction
Purdue University
Purdue University was founded in 1869. It has been ranked as among the best public universities in the United States by major institutional rankings, and is renowned for its engineering program. Purdue is also the founding member of the Big Ten Conference and member of the Association of American Universities. Purdue university has been integral in America's history of aviation, having established the first college credit offered in flight training; the first four-year bachelor's degree in aviation; and the first university airport: Purdue University Airport. Purdue's aviation technology and aeronautical engineering programs remain among the most competitive aviation-specific programs in the world. In the mid-20th century, Purdue's aviation program expanded to encompass advanced spaceflight technology, giving rise to Purdue's nicknames Cradle of Astronauts and Mother of Astronauts. 23 Purdue graduates have become astronauts, including Gus Grissom, one of the original Mercury Seven astronauts; Neil Armstrong, who was the first person to walk on the moon; and Eugene Cernan, who was the last person to walk on the moon.
Purdue has been affiliated with 13 Nobel laureates, 1 Turing Award laureate, 2 World Food Prize laureates, 3 Pulitzer Prize winners, 18 Olympic medalists, 3 National Medal of Technology and Innovation recipients, 2 National Medal of Science recipients, 3 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, 7 members of Congress, 3 U.S. governors, and 2 heads of state. Purdue has over 400,000 living alumni. Its alumni have included 26 astronauts, 6 current Fortune 500 CEOs, 2 Rhodes Scholars, 4 Truman Scholars and 3 Gates Scholars.
The Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute
The Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute (GER²I) at Purdue University is an innovative center dedicated to the discovery, study, and development of human potential. Founded by John Feldhusen in 1977, GER2I’s mission is holistic development of giftedness, creativity, and talents among individuals throughout their lifespan. This is accomplished through enrichment programs for gifted, creative, and talented youth; graduate programs for future scholars and leaders; professional development and coursework for educators of gifted, creative, and talented students; and cutting-edge research in psychology and education related to giftedness, creativity, and talent development.
Purdue University GER²I Camp
Every summer, for over 40 years, GER²I has engaged gifted, creative, and talented students from across the country and around the world in residential camps designed to stimulate their imagination and expand their abilities. Students take challenging courses, and participate in engaging recreational activities.GER²I offers on a wide range of topics in computer programming, railroad engineering, rocketry, and aerospace, as well as courses in physics, math, science, social studies, art, and language arts.
6 Optional Topics
Brain science, Economics, Computer science, Engineering, Future science, Neuroscience
Brain Games: Messing with Your Mind
Can your brain grow through gaming? Using concepts in cognitive psychology, interaction design, and artificial intelligence, let’s explore how our brains work and create unique strategies for getting the most out of our brains. Through playing and making games, we’ll build game-like interactions at the same time!
High-Speed Global Problem Solving
Race against the clock to solve real-world dilemmas with a STEM spin! Step into a company employee’s shoes and use collaboration and problem-solving skills to address case-based problems. Integrate several disciplines, including leadership, humanities, technology, management, economics, resource availability, globalization, and current events to plan and pitch your solutions to your company’s CEO.
Science Fiction or Reality?
Sci-fi movies are fascinating, aren’t they? Ever wondered if you could be an engineer who turns sci-fi into reality? Take the first step into decoding and applying hands on engineering skills for the future. Through hands-on activities, we will explore artificial intelligence, computer aided design and automation, and sustainability that are changing the core of engineering. Let’s start now for a better tomorrow!
STEAM LABSTM
Students, engineers, artists, and hobbyists around the world design and build Rube Goldberg-style machines to satisfy society’s fascination with these creative contraptions. Apply the engineering design process to construct STEAM Machines (i.e., chain reaction machines that run on STEM and Art concepts) using everyday objects and technology such as motors, sensors, and micro-controllers. Gain experience with systems thinking and multi-team collaboration as you learn real-world engineering skills and explore pathways to engineering careers.
Brainiacs Unite!
Want to be a neuroscientist? Let this be your first giant leap! Using a number of mini-experiments and interactive activities, we’ll explore many aspects of neuroscience, including brain structures and functions, the nervous system, brain scans, and neurological disorders.
Python Programming for the Future
Do you want to be a 21st-century programmer? Here is the opportunity you have been waiting for! Python is a 21st century, powerful, open-source programming language that is also fast, friendly, and easy to learn! Jump right in with scripting, game development, website designing, and data analysis using Python. Solve real-world problems by mining big data in this hands-on and project-based exploration.
Optional Topics
Primary School
Middle School
High School
Optional topics for elementary school
Grade:
Grade 5-6 (For students who have completed grade 5 or 6)
Date:
Jun. 30th, 2024-Jul. 13th, 2024 (14 Days)
Optional Topics - Session I:
Crime Scene Investigation (C.S.I.)
Explore the skills used by criminal investigators to solve crimes through hands-on activities in observation, fingerprint analysis, DNA, “blood” spatter, and handwriting analysis. Build critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will enable you to investigate crimes and determine the appropriate methods needed to crack the case.
How Stars Grow and Evolve
Let’s look to the stars and explore how they are born and change over time. We’ll also analyze the different ways stars can die and learn about the formulation of planetary nebulae, which make up many of the beautiful pictures of nebulae we see in space. Bring your sense of wonder and join us on an amazing trip through space!
Our Amazing Environment
We live in it, but do we really see and understandit? In this handson environmental education experience, let’s open oureyes to the amazing natural world around us and explore our connection with a deeper understanding and appreciation of our environment.Virtual World Tour
Let’s travel the world in five days! Using advanced technology, we will virtually explore the most amazing destinations across the globe, including the people, wildlife, and plants that live in these incredible places! Show your discoveries by creating a product to share our travels with friends and family.
The Invisible World of Bacteria and Immunology
Not to gross you out, but did you know your body contains more bacteria than cells?! But never fear! Some bacteria are friendly, while other bacteria need to be captured and destroyed before they make us sick. Let’s think like immunologists, as weinvestigate how vaccines work to protect us against harmful bacteria the instant they enter our bodies!
The Mysterious World Below Us
Dirt is just dirt, right? But what if we knew more about it? Could dirt help us save our environment? Join us as we explore the nature and properties of soil through plant-microbial interactions and how they contribute to the sustainability of our ecosystem.
Second week optional topics:
Crime Scene Investigation (C.S.I.)
Explore the skills used by criminal investigators to solve crimes through hands-on activities in observation, fingerprint analysis, DNA, “blood” spatter, and handwriting analysis. Build critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will enable you to investigate crimes and determine the appropriate methods needed to crack the case.
It’s Not Rocket Science! Oh, Wait, Yes It Is!
Did you know that a fully assembled NASA rocket can be 184 feet tall and weigh 4.5 million pounds?! Think about how much force it takes to lift that rocket into our atmosphere and beyond! Let’s explore the forces and other scientific principles behind successful rocket launches and landings (on a much smaller scale, of course).Under the Scope
Join us as we explore the world of microscopes to understandhow and when we use them, including the range of microscopes'power, and how to prepare samples for examining them underthe scope. We'll also take a field trip to see the powerful electronmicroscopes at Birck Nanotechnology Center at Purdue University!
Our Amazing Environment
We live in it, but do we really see and understandit? In this handson environmental education experience, let’s open oureyes to the amazing natural world around us and explore our connection with a deeper understanding and appreciation of our environment.
Problem Solving 101: Thinking as a Scholar
Unleash your inner problem solver! Elevate your problem-solving prowess and stand out in any endeavor! In this dynamic course, you will cultivate problem solving skills, navigate challenges in confidence, and transform obstacles into opportunities. You will craft a unique challenge, and through innovative problembased learning, discover the transformative power of designing andconquering obstacles on your terms.
Fun Filmmaking
Positions, everyone! Lights, camera, action! Sure, we know the stars in front of the camera, but what about the masterminds behind it? Movie producers and directors tell stories in compelling ways that have a lasting effect on their audiences. We’ll explore the fundamentals of filmmaking using recording and editing equipment to tell stories that will wow your camp audience!
Optional topics for middle school
Grade:
Grade 7-8 (For students who have completed grade 7 or 8)
Session I:
Jun. 30th, 2024-Jul. 13th, 2024 (14 Days)
Session II:
Jul. 14th, 2024-Jul. 27th, 2024 (14 Days)
Optional Topics - Session I AM:
The Wonder of Magic and Chemistry
Chemistry is all around us - from the food we eat to the air we breathe! With our buddy, the MOLE, we’ll explore foundational concepts like the periodic table, chemical equations and reaction types, and the importance of an atom’s nucleus and atomic power. You’ll come away with a new apprectiation of chemistry that will help you see how chemistry affects our everyday lives, even in ways we do not recognize.
Art and Science of Color and Design
Did you know that science has uncovered the ways in which color affects daily decision-making and moods? What does it mean to choose a “favorite” color, and what does that color say about you? After learning about the science of color, we’ll analyze the function of color in design and art.
Pseudo Code Gaming Design
Is it possible to develop software without a computer? Every computer game started with an idea. Use your imagination and learn strategies to plan, design, and build a working model of a game you create with your team. We’ll move quickly from modeling simple interactions to compounding multiple models into more complex ideas.
How to Train Your AI Learning Coach: A Personalized Learning Adventure
Unlock the future of learning with our AI-powered summer course! Discover your unique learning style, explore personalized projects, and harness the potential of AI learning coaches. Empower your mind to take control of your education and ignite your curiosity. Join us for endless and engaging educational possibilities!
Optional topics for the first afternoon session:
GER²I in Wonderland
Spark your creative and divergent thinking and rekindle your ability to be a deeply curious thinker by learning strategies that stretch the capacities of your brain. We will learn why curiosity and creativity are not fixed abilities and how everyone can become more curious and more creative.
Rockin’ Discoveries: A Geologic Adventure
Geology may be the study of rocks, but rocks tell stories from the past and are key to future adventures. Let’s think like geologists who explore Earth history through the record of volcanoes, mountains, earthquakes, fossils, and more! You’ll learn how to “read the rocks” and create a geologic adventure of your own.
STEAM LABSTM
Students, engineers, artists, and hobbyists around the world design and build Rube Goldberg-style machines to satisfy society’s fascination with these creative contraptions. Apply the engineering design process to construct STEAM Machines (i.e., chain reaction machines that run on STEM and Art concepts) using everyday objects and technology such as motors, sensors, and micro-controllers. Gain experience with systems thinking and multi-team collaboration as you learn real-world engineering skills and explore pathways to engineering careers.
Yea or Nay? Mathematical Voting Theory
You might be surprised how often you use various forms of voting in your daily life. Even before you can vote in government elections, you might ask everyone where they want to eat and then use a simple majority to pick the most popular place. You might also allow votes for and votes against their restaurant choices. Cast your vote for this class, and let’s take a deep dive into voting theory.
Soaring through the Solar System
Let’s blast off together and learn about the solar system. We’ll soar through space with amazing photographs to learn about stars, planets, asteroids, and comets, including what they are, how they interact with each other, and why these celestial bodies are so important to explore.
Optional topics for the second morning session:
What would life be like on the inner planets?
What if you could stand on Venus? Mars? Mercury? What if you could choose any of the inner planets on which to live? What would you need and how would you stay alive? Space exploration is taking us to new heights and possibilities, including living on other planets! Let’s take a stroll through the cosmos to learn about these faraway places and to choose the next planet you’ll call home.Math Games Without the Dice
Everyone plays games, right? Sometimes you win games, and sometimes you lose games, especially when they involve random chance like rolling dice or spinning a wheel. But did you know that math can help you win games that don’t involve any random chance? Join us as we learn key strategies for winning several math-based games, including how to use these strategies to win games you’ve never played before!
Under the Scope
Join us as we explore the world of microscopes to understandhow and when we use them, including the range of microscopes' power, and how to prepare samples for examining them underthe scope. We'll also take a field trip to see the powerful electronmicroscopes at Birck Nanotechnology Center at Purdue University!
Curious Minds: Exploring Science, Math, and Engineering
Bring your curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a passion for science, math, and engineering to this interdisciplinary course. We’ll explore the wonders of these subjects through hands-on experiments, mathematical puzzles, and creative engineering challenges. Optional topics for the second afternoon session:
Rockin’ Discoveries: A Geologic Adventure
Geology may be the study of rocks, but rocks tell stories from the past and are key to future adventures. Let’s think like geologists who explore Earth history through the record of volcanoes, mountains, earthquakes, fossils, and more! You’ll learn how to “read the rocks” and create a geologic adventure of your own.
STEAM LABSTM
Students, engineers, artists, and hobbyists around the world design and build Rube Goldberg-style machines to satisfy society’s fascination with these creative contraptions. Apply the engineering design process to construct STEAM Machines (i.e., chain reaction machines that run on STEM and Art concepts) using everyday objects and technology such as motors, sensors, and micro-controllers. Gain experience with systems thinking and multi-team collaboration as you learn real-world engineering skills and explore pathways to engineering careers.Sleep Science for Health Equity
We all sleep, and we know our bodies need it, but what’s the science behind why sleep matters? And what happens when not everyone in our society has the same opportunities for healthy sleep? Join us as we use scientific methods to better understand the importance of sleep, from how it is shaped by our environment and society to how healthy sleep can prevent serious medical problems like strokes, cancer, and mental illness. Let’s explore the science of sleep and dream about how to effectively improve sleep for everyone.
The OG’s of Math: Fibonacci and Pascal
Come meet the “old guys” (OG’s) Fibonacci and Pascal whose work has fascinated mathematicians and scientists for centuries! Let’s journey through the ages as we learn about their amazing theories and their significance in the history of math and science. We’ll also test their theories ourselves by creating our own Pascal’s triangles and Fibonacci sequences. Then we’ll apply our understanding to nature and architecture.
Optional topics for high school
Grade:
Grade 9-12 (For students who have completed grade 9, 10, 11 or 12)
Session I:
Jun. 30th, 2024-Jul. 13th, 2024 (14 Days)
Session II:
Jul. 14th, 2024-Jul. 27th, 2024 (14 Days)
Optional Topics - Session I AM:
Leadership 101
Do you want to make a difference in your own community, become the CEO of a multinational company, or the president of a country one day? If so, you are going to need a toolbox of essential, well-developed skills all leaders must possess. Participate in interactive scenarios and other activities that will launch you on a journey to discover the leadership potential inside of you.
Brainiacs Unite!
Want to be a neuroscientist? Let this be your first giant leap! Using a number of mini experiments and interactive activities, we’ll explore many aspects of neuroscience, including brain structures and functions, the nervous system, brain scans, and neurological disorders.
Music and Mathematics
Did you know that good musicians are often good mathematicians? Let’s explore the surprising mathematics that underlie music theory. We’ll examine sound waves, harmony, resonance, polyrhythms, and other phenomena, including why music sounds pleasant or obnoxious to our ears. Prerequisite: Algebra 1. No music experience required.How to Win: Mathematical Game Theory
What if I told you that you can increase your chances for winning more games using math? Let’s discover the math behind games without chance, like rolling dice or spinning a wheel. Using algebra and other mathematical concepts, we’ll learn strategies to solve non-random games and how to design your own games that you’re sure to win!Games for Transformational Futures
Do you have what it takes to design a video game? Let’s learn about the fundamentals, including how to develop narratives, characters, and environments and the art of designing immersive and playful scenarios that allow end-users to co-design and interact with transformational digital futures. You’ll develop gameplay interactions that critique societal challenges like climate change and propose impactful game-based experiences.
Optional topics for the first afternoon session:
Serious Gaming for the 21st Century
Did you know that “serious gaming” refers to any game that does more than simply entertain? Exercise your teamwork, problem-solving, and goal directed muscles as you engage in competitive and collaborative electronic or tabletop games with a greater purpose. Consider how serious gaming can enhance skills and future career possibilities in computer game technology, media and communications, and education.Design & Prototyping of Smart Toys and Robots
Build upon your knowledge of electronics, programming, sensors, and design to create smart toys and robots. Create technologies you control from your cell phone using everyday recyclables, circuits, and more, and work in collaborative teams to design and build a creative final project. We’ll also explore the Internet of Things (IoT), the ever-growing network of physical objects for internet connectivity. If you’re serious about engineering and technology, the skills you learn and the products you create at GER2I will be especially useful when applying for engineering and technology-based college programs.
Engineers Solving Physiological Problems
Curious about how biomedical engineers solve human health problems? In this course, we’ll learn about how systems within the human body function and how common diseases affect these systems. You will then get to use engineering tools and principles to design your own solution to a human health problem.
Evolution of Ethics
Can ethical standards change over time? How do changes in society and people’s personal experiences affect the ethical standards by which they choose to live? How do changing ideas of right and wrong influence ethical behavior? Let’s examine historical as well as more recent events (e.g.,Project MKUltra & El Salvadorian Gang Crackdown) through varying ethical perspectives to discern whether the ends justified the means.Getting to the Root of the Problem
Animals and humans usually move to get what they need. Plants are rooted in place, so how do they meet their needs? Did you know that a plant looks, tastes, or grows a certain way on purpose?! Let’s study the fascinating ways plants respond to their environments, from daily to seasonal to long-term fluctuations in the soil, water, and atmosphere, and discover the important lessons they teach us about adaptability.
Introduction to Quantum Computing
Imagine the future possibilities of quantum computing. Explore cutting edge research and potential advancements that could reshape our technological landscape. Join us on this mindexpanding journey into the quantum realm and discover the incredible potential of quantum computing.
Optional topics for the second morning session:
Electrochemistry Drives Our Lives
Electrochemistry is the driving force behind our everyday lives! From the batteries which power our cars to solar panels which offer us renewable energy, electrochemistry is everywhere. In this class, you will play the role of a laboratory researcher who wants to make the most of practical electrochemistry to improve our everyday lives.
Finding Literary Meaning in Film and Pop Culture
Explore the intricate interplay between literature, film, and pop culture in this honors-level course. Analyze iconic works to uncover hidden layers of meaning, dissect cinematic techniques, and decode the cultural significance of contemporary media. Elevate your critical thinking and cultural literacy through engaging discussions and thought-provoking assignments.
Relativity: From Time Dilation to E = mc²
Let’s explore the weird consequences of Einstein’s “Theory of Relativity.” From just two basic principles, we discover phenomena such as the twin paradox, time dilation, and even time travel! Bring your advanced math skills and let’s think like Einstein! Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or precalculus.
How to Build a Skyscraper?
Did you know that we can design and build skyscraper with the help of only a few basic principles of physics, chemistry, and engineering?! Let’s use these principles and our imaginations to design buildings that will scrape the sky but won’t sink into the earth or topple in the strongest winds!Games for Transformational Futures
Do you have what it takes to design a video game? Let’s learn about the fundamentals, including how to develop narratives, characters, and environments and the art of designing immersive and playful scenarios that allow end-users to co-design and interact with transformational digital futures. You’ll develop gameplay interactions that critique societal challenges like climate change and propose impactful game-based experiences.Optional topics for the second afternoon session:
Serious Gaming for the 21st Century
Did you know that “serious gaming” refers to any game that does more than simply entertain? Exercise your teamwork, problem-solving, and goal directed muscles as you engage in competitive and collaborative electronic or tabletop games with a greater purpose. Consider how serious gaming can enhance skills and future career possibilities in computer game technology, media and communications, and education.Design & Prototyping of Smart Toys and Robots
Build upon your knowledge of electronics, programming, sensors, and design to create smart toys and robots. Create technologies you control from your cell phone using everyday recyclables, circuits, and more, and work in collaborative teams to design and build a creative final project. We’ll also explore the Internet of Things (IoT), the ever-growing network of physical objects for internet connectivity. If you’re serious about engineering and technology, the skills you learn and the products you create at GER2I will be especially useful when applying for engineering and technology-based college programs.What are the Chances? An Exploration of Probabilities
We all know that rolling a standard die has a 1 in 6 chance of landing on a given number. But can you figure out what to expect for particular events in real life? How to calculate the probability of single and multiple random events? Bring your pre-calculus skills to figure out these answers and learn how to use them to master the randomness all around us.
Creative Writing Workshop
Explore the realms of creative writing in this hands-on workshop! Learn about writing fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. We’ll brainstorm, free-write, peer review, and share stories as we try creative methods and techniques to improve and amplify our writing skills. Raise your voices and write amazing stories based on experiences and imagination!PokéBio Unleashed: Biology, 3D Printing, and Gaming
Dive into the fascinating world of ecology and conservation biology with a thrilling twist – Pokémon! You will learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling and ultimately create a 3D-printed Pocket monster inspired by endangered species with unique strengths and attacks that mirror the biological traits of their real-world counterparts. By integrating science, art, and gaming you will be immersed in the world of Pokémon.
Introduction to Quantum Computing
Imagine the future possibilities of quantum computing. Explore cutting edge research and potential advancements that could reshape our technological landscape. Join us on this mind-expanding journey into the quantum realm and discover the incredible potential of quantum computing!Sample Schedule
Time | Monday to Friday | Weekend |
7:00 am - 8:30 am | Breakfast | The camp organizes extracurricular activities |
8:30 am -11:30 am | Morning class | |
11:30 am -1:00 pm | Lunch | |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Afternoon class | |
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Meet with small groups | |
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Dinner | |
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Recreational activities/free time/study time | |
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Activity sessions | |
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm | Freestudy time, group activities | |
11:00 pm | Lights out/bed check(midnight on weekend) |
*Specific times may vary
Certification and Evaluation Report
At the end of the program, each student will receive an official certificate of completion and a personalized evaluation report from Purdue University The Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute (GER²I).
Certification
Evaluation Report
From GER²I community
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Students say
“I loved my Leadership 101 class. This class has helped me develop my natural leadership skills. You never know who is going to help you in life and take you far, and GER²I is a program that can help you get there!”
——Ajada W.
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“I love seeing all of my friends, making new friends, and meeting people from other countries. I look up to all the counselors. They make each year fun. . .they bring new things every year, and they’re kind of like my family. They seem like my family!”
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Parents say
“My son’s experience as a student and Counselor-In-Training at GER²I Summer Residential Program seems to have been more than we ever could have expected. He’s come home a more focused yet outgoing young man. He’s learned leadership, empathy, and perseverance in ways I’d never have imagined, and his outlook on his education has taken on a new enthusiasm. In six summers, GER²I helped sculpt a very promising future for a pretty deserving kid.”
——Cathie A.
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Program Coordinators say
“Our program is known for diversity. This diversity transcends locations and races. We take pride in the fact that our program actively promotes the inclusion of LGBTQ and twice-exceptional learners. Many of our students and staff describe GER2I as a safe space and find it their home. We believe not only in physical integration but also in psychological integration. We truly are one GER2I family!”
——Aakash Chowkase“To me, GER2I is a place where everyone is welcomed. At GER2I Summer Residential Camp, as a previous counselor, assistant coordinator, and coordinator, I was privileged to meet and work with students from all over the world. I believe that the camp and students touched and shaped my life positively. The camp environment also showed me how this unique experience helps students reach their goals.”
—— Abdullah Tuzgen
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Teachers say
“I believe learning should be challenging, but it should also be fun. GER²I gives me the opportunity to unleash my creativity in developing courses that won’t be available in the regular classroom (like “World of Spies: Keeping Secrets” and “Become an ‘Escape Room Master’”), showing connections across a broad spectrum of topics within a specific framework. The staff and people behind the scenes are amazing, and my children can attest to their own incredible experience in this top-notch program.”
——Sheree B.,Winner, GER²I’s Sidney Marsh Moon Teacher Award 2021“My favorite teaching moments are those beyond the traditional classroom. Purdue’s GER²I program is especially terrific because the students are all eager to learn and embrace challenges and the amount of growth we see in a short time is so rewarding!”
——Jordan W., Winner, GER²I’s Sidney Marsh Moon Teacher Award 2021
Application
Date:
19 July – 30 July, 2022(break on Sunday and Monday)
Grade:
7-9
Language:
English
Quota:
Up to 18 students per topic
Application Method
- 01. 90th percentile or above in math and 75th percentile or above in English on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test (e.g., MAP, STAR, etc.), or The requisite scores for PSAT 8/9 - Taken in grade 6 or earlier.
- 02. Recommendations from invited principals of partner schools
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03. Meet the corresponding Math/Science and English testsMore DetailsMeet the corresponding Math/Science and English tests
-Math or Science: AMC 8/10 美国数学测评 CMGC 加拿大数学测评 AMC 澳大利亚数学测评 UKMT-IMC 英国中级数学思维测评 袋鼠数学思维趣味活动 CML 北美数学联盟趣味活动 7-8年级 任意全球奖项 全球铜奖及以上 C-Junior
中国区成绩前20%银奖及以上 Level 4:银奖及以上 银奖及以上 9年级 D-Intermediate
中国区成绩前20%Level 5:铜奖及以上 科学类(符合其中任意一项即可) BSC 澳大利亚科学测评 NSL 美国科学思维趣味活动 ACSL 美国计算机科学测评 CAT 澳大利亚信息数学测评 OUCC 牛津大学编程思维挑战 YBTC 美国少年化学家挑战活动 JPC&IPC英国物理思维挑战活动 BAAO Junior英国初级天文学和天体物理学奥林匹克活动 7年级 A:全国成绩前25% Level 4:金奖及以上 中国区个人积分排名前20% B-Junior:任意全球奖项 全国成绩前25% 成功晋级决赛 JPC:初选银奖及以上;
IPC:任意全球奖项任意全球奖项 8年级 B:全国成绩前25% 9年级 C:全国成绩前25 C-Intermediate:任意全球奖项 英语类(符合其中任意一项即可) 河马英语测评 TOEFL Junior® 雅思 托福 HIPPO 4晋级轮/总决战:金奖及以上 等级4及以上 6分及以上 80分及以上 HIPPO S15初轮:金奖及以上 - 04. Without the above test scores, students need to pass the online selection test organized by ASDAN China (focus on math and English skills).
Application
Date:
- Grade 5-6: Jun. 30th - Jul. 13th, 2024
- Grade 7-8:
Jun. 30th - Jul.13th,2024 | Jul. 14th - Jul. 27th, 2024 - Grade 9-12:
Jun. 30th - Jul.13th, 2024 | Jul. 14th - Jul. 27th, 2024 - Price:
- Includes:Application fee: room and board, tuition, textbooks and course materials; class-related field trips, afternoon or weekend activities; a GER²I T-shirt; local transportation fee between the US airport and Purdue University; ASDAN group leader service fee; international medical insurance; certicate application fee and personalized assessment report.- Excludes: International transportation costs to and from US (departure and arrival from Beijing/ Shanghai/Hong Kong/Shenzhen, you can use a third-party service or ASDAN China's unified service); visa and visa service fee (2400RMB, ASDAN's VIP visa service promises to obtain a visa, or all visa and program fees will be refunded if the visa is refused).
Quota:
Up to 18 students per topic
Application Method
- 01. 90th percentile or above in math and 75th percentile or above in English on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test (e.g., MAP, STAR, etc.), or The requisite scores for PSAT 8/9 - Taken in grade 6 or earlier.
- 02. Recommendations from invited principals of partner schools
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03. Meet the corresponding Math/Science and English testsMore DetailsMeet the corresponding Math/Science and English tests
-Math or Science: AMC 8/10 美国数学测评 CMGC 加拿大数学测评 AMC 澳大利亚数学测评 UKMT-IMC 英国中级数学思维测评 袋鼠数学思维趣味活动 CML 北美数学联盟趣味活动 7-8年级 任意全球奖项 全球铜奖及以上 C-Junior
中国区成绩前20%银奖及以上 Level 4:银奖及以上 银奖及以上 9年级 D-Intermediate
中国区成绩前20%Level 5:铜奖及以上 科学类(符合其中任意一项即可) BSC 澳大利亚科学测评 NSL 美国科学思维趣味活动 ACSL 美国计算机科学测评 CAT 澳大利亚信息数学测评 OUCC 牛津大学编程思维挑战 YBTC 美国少年化学家挑战活动 JPC&IPC英国物理思维挑战活动 BAAO Junior英国初级天文学和天体物理学奥林匹克活动 7年级 A:全国成绩前25% Level 4:金奖及以上 中国区个人积分排名前20% B-Junior:任意全球奖项 全国成绩前25% 成功晋级决赛 JPC:初选银奖及以上;
IPC:任意全球奖项任意全球奖项 8年级 B:全国成绩前25% 9年级 C:全国成绩前25 C-Intermediate:任意全球奖项 英语类(符合其中任意一项即可) 河马英语测评 TOEFL Junior® 雅思 托福 HIPPO 4晋级轮/总决战:金奖及以上 等级4及以上 6分及以上 80分及以上 HIPPO S15初轮:金奖及以上 - 04. Without the above test scores, students need to pass the online selection test organized by ASDAN China (focus on math and English skills).