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A science enrichment and career exploration program for high school students in the greater Columbus area
July 12 – 17, 2010 at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Columbus, Ohio
Pills, Potions, and Poisons program overview
The Pills, Potions, and Poisons program provides students with an overview of pharmacology and its relationship to health, disease, and society. In the field of pharmacology, scientists study the interactions between drugs and the body and then apply what they have learned to the development of new drugs. The course will consider questions such as:
- Can we find a “perfect” drug, and if so, what properties would that drug have?
- What are the similarities and differences between therapeutic drugs that cure disease and street drugs used recreationally ?
- How do drugs cause addiction?
- Why do only some drugs work in the brain?
- How do our genes play a role in the success or failure of a drug treatment?
- How do we discover new drugs?
- What types of careers are available in the pharmaceutical sciences?
Students will learn through a variety of approaches including lecture, discussion, debate, games, laboratory visits, field trips, and hands-on experiments. On the final day of the course, students will present their findings in a parent showcase day. All parents and teachers are invited to attend.
Pills, Potions, and Poisons course information
Dates: July 12 – 17, 2010
Time: 9AM – 4PM
Place: OSU College of Pharmacy, Parks Hall
Eligibility: Rising 10th-12th grade students who have an interest in science and particularly the medical sciences. Students must obtain a nomination from a science teacher at their school (form provided in this application packet). Note: We strongly encourage that applicants complete either a high school-level biology or chemistry course before applying.
Cost: $50, which includes all supplies, meals, snacks, field trip expenses, and a t-shirt. Payment is due upon acceptance into the program and is non-refundable. If the course fee is cost-prohibitive for participation, please contact Dr. Nicole Cartwright Kwiek. Do NOT send any payment with this application.
Travel: Students should provide their own transportation to/from the OSU campus each day. For those students who plan to drive to campus, parking passes are available for a fee through OSU Parking and Transportation Services (phone number: 614-292-9341).
Application instructions:
Interested students should complete the student application and give the nomination form to his/her science teacher. The teacher should return the completed form to the student in a sealed envelope (signature across the seal). The entire packet (application and nomination form) must be returned to the College of Pharmacy no later than April 23, 2010.
Questions? Please contact
Dr. Nicole Cartwright Kwiek at 614-688-5951 or kwiek.1@osu.edu.
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