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| In this age of information explosion, scientific
inquiry is constantly discovering new frontiers and the
technology with which to conquer them. It is
understandably difficult in terms of budget, scheduling,
and heterogeneous talents among student bodies for local
high schools to deliver the front line experiences in
science and mathematics to students with special
abilities and talents in these fields. In 1982 the Pennsylvania Department of Education established the Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences (PGSS) in order to provide an enrichment experience in the sciences and mathematics for especially talented Pennsylvania high school students and to encourage them to pursue technological careers. As one of the seven Pennsylvania Governor's Schools of Excellence, this program provides instruction in the discrete sciences, mathematics, and computer sciences that emphasizes access to hands-on laboratory research and the sophisticated technology and facilities available at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, and other facilities in the city of Pittsburgh. CMU has been the host campus for the PGSS since its inception. The School is supported entirely by contract to CMU from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
- PGSS 2002 - Sunday, June 30, 2002 through Saturday, August 3, 2002
- The 2002 PGSS Application Form and Instructions can be found here!
- 2002 PGSS TA Application Form
- About the Program: description, admissions, costs and commitment.
- Annual Web Sites: people, programs, and events.
- Other Information: Teaching Assistant applications and educational issues.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- PGSS Alumni: Information about and for past PGSS students.
- The PGSS Journal On-line
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Institutional Member National Conference of Governors' Schools (NCoGS) |
of Pennsylvania, and the faculty, staff, and students of the Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences.
This page last updated Tuesday, July 9, 2002. Questions and comments regarding this Web site may be directed to the PGSS webmaster.
