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How To Apply

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 1, 2010: Accepting Applications
The 46th Annual Astro Science Workshop will take place from July 5 - July 23, from 9 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. at the Adler Planetarium. There is no fee to apply. If accepted, there is a $50 registration fee for the three week program. Waivers in case of need are available.
To apply:
1) Ask one of your teachers to mail, email, or fax a letter of recommendation to the following address:
Mark Hammergren, PhD
Astronomer & Director, AstroScience Workshop
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
1300 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago IL 60605
mhammergren@adlerplanetarium.org
312-322-0319
FAX: 312-322-2257
2) Fill out an application form. You can either download, complete, and mail the form (PDF), or copy the following, edit it and email it to the address listed above.

Astro Science Workshop 2010 Application form

Section I - Personal Information

Date
Grade
Male
Female

Last Name
First Name
Address
City State ZIP
Home Phone
Email
Date of Birth Age

Section II - Academic Information

High School
Address
City State ZIP
School Phone
Recommending Teacher

Section III - Attachments

1. Please attach a list of all science and math courses you will have completed by June 2010, including those taken in previous years.
2. Also, please attach a one-page biographical essay that describes your interest in science in general and astronomy in particular. Mention any career goals you may have.

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