Here is something that may interest the interested. I, unfortunately, cannot go. Even though I really, really, superly, duperly, ultra-fantastically, infinitely, hugely want to go (hahaha. funny Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!) http://web.mit.edu/professional/summer/courses/engineering/8.05s.html If only I had the money.... if only..... *sniffles, sniffles* Later TPlease Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
Jesus christ...two thousand f*cking dollars...is there any way you think you could get a scholarship? I'll admit, it does sound quite awesome and I'd love to go if I could. Maybe I shall look into it...
Nope, no scholorships. I emailed the guy in charge. He said that he has had highschool students in the past and they have done really well. But no scholorships are avalible of any kind. Basically, if you have $2000, then you can go. If you dont, save for next year if there is a next year. Later T
Tristan, you might want to take a look at the first text they list for that course at MIT Jay Pasachoff Astronomy: From the earth to the universe (6th edition 2002) This text is sometimes used for HS honors courses in Astronomy and for first year college general Astro. I have audited several courses taught from it. It is extremely well written. It is also linked to the web. See Pasachoff's home page at Williams College http://www.williams.edu/Astronomy/jay/ The third edition of this text came out in 1987. Evidently he has been working on this book over the course of some 20 years. The guy has a talent for explanation and generating interest. He always likes to include the latest stuff. The photographs and diagrams are great. He covers contemporary personalities too, neat people one hasn't heard of. Not just your standard dull textbook! I would not necessarily prefer going to MIT for 4 days of lectures to staying at home reading Pasachoff's classic book while browsing the links. I know Pasachoff is the world's greatest intro astro textbookwriter. But do I know the MIT prof Dr. Joss is the world's greatest astro lecturer? He might be or again might not. Unfortunately Pasachoff's current edition costs $83 new! But compared with the $2000 for 4 days of lectures at MIT I would call it cheap. Have you audited the introductory astronomy course at your nearest college or university? I live near one of the UC campuses and the general astronomy courses are terrific---lots of slides, field trips to observatories, exciting lectures and all that stuff, for free.
Yup, i have applied to Case Western Reserve for Post-Secondary Enrollment Option. Lets just cross our fingers and hope I get in, shal we? I will definately check out that book. It sounds like a great investment. Thanks for the info! Later, TPlease Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
