Dickinson Elementary Student Accepted into National Young Scholars Program
Connor Bowen, a fifth grade student at Dickinson Elementary has been accepted into the 2013 National Young Scholars Program (NYSP). He was nominated by his teacher, Janet Marlow. He will attend the residency program at the University of Denver and have the opportunity to select an area of curriculum including crime scene investigation, modern engineering, medicine, and explorers. 
Hands-On Activities Highlight Unique Learning Opportunity
This summer, high-achieving elementary school students will take part in the National Young Scholars Program (NYSP). Held on campuses across the country, NYSP inspires outstanding 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students to explore, invent, learn, and think creatively.
“The National Young Scholars Program provides students with the opportunity to engage in hands-on interactive learning, while challenging them in an intellectually stimulating environment outside of the regular classroom,” said Dr. Marguerite C. Regan, Dean of Academic Affairs for the Program.
At NYSP students choose a specific area of study such as engineering, forensic science, or medicine. In addition to these Discovery Strands, all students participate in a Leadership Strand. Throughout the Program, young scholars engage in challenging coursework, gain a greater sense of independence, and experience a renaissance of learning. The Program culminates with student-created projects tying leadership skills to the discoveries made in their specific area of study.
Activities such as embarking on a fascinating journey into the human body and solving a “whodunit” through work in a model forensics lab are just a few highlights of the innovative curriculum. Simulation activities and role-play encourage scholars to develop their leadership skills, while introducing them to the concepts of team-building, problem-solving, public speaking, and goal-setting.
“NYSP taps into the natural curiosity that students at this young age already have,” said Dr. Regan. “This program will help them continue down a path toward a lifelong love of learning.”
NYSP is created by highly successful practitioners in the field of elementary education who boast over 25 years of experience in implementing successful elementary education programs for students.
For additional information, visit us at www.nationalyoungscholars.org.
