The Big Blue Network is the University of Kentucky’s new social networking site. Join AMSTEMM study groups, open exclusively to AMSTEMM members, and network with other students taking the same courses.
Visit http://universityofkentucky.ning.com/ and join the Big Blue Network, if you are not already a member. Search for an AMSTEMM study group by name and request to join. And don’t forget to join the AMSTEMM group that is open to all members.
The AMSTEMM (Appalachian and Minority Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Majors) Program at the University of Kentucky recruits, retains, and graduates Appalachian and Minority Students enrolled in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics majors, by providing a community environment, a network of support services, and numerous academic enhancement opportunities while on the UK campus.
September 8, 2009
AMSTEMM Students Accepted to UK Medical School
We are pleased to announce that AMSTEMM students Cameron Harding, Pike County, Julie Kretzer, Carter County, along with AMSTEMM mentors Laura Hamilton and Bailey Westerfield were accepted to UK Medical School for Fall 2009. In addition. two AMSTEMM students, Brittany N. Jones, Clay County, and Bradley Gibson, Knott County, were accepted to UK Medical School this Fall 2009, after completing the B.S./M.D. Accelerated Course of Study. The B.S./M.D. Accelerated Course of Study is a special track developed for a small number of motivated, mature high school students who intend to pursue a career in medicine. Students accepted into this program complete the first three years of the recommended undergraduate curriculum followed by the traditional four years of Medical School. Students are awarded the B.S. degree after successful completion of the first year of Medical School, and are then awarded the M.D. degree after successful completion of all Medical School requirements. For more information see the website: http://www.mc.uky.edu/meded/bsmd/index.asp
Study Smarter Seminars Half-Price for AMSTEMM Students
The Study Smarter Seminar is an intensive, 4 hour, non-credit earning seminar offered in several evening sessions throughout the course of each semester. The total cost of the seminar is $40 ($20 for AMSTEMM) and includes a formal learning assessment, 4 hours of instruction, and all course materials, which students may keep and use as a resource to reference throughout the semester. Course topics include time management, note taking, study skills, critical reading, memory enhancement, exam preparation, and more. To register for the Study Smarter Seminar, visit http://www.uky.edu/UGS/study/seminars.php. Contact The Study (thestudy@uky.edu) if you have any questions or need assistance.
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