August |
Service Day |
All 1st year students in College Park Scholars join local organizations to serve the larger community. For several years, Scholars STS has worked at Patuxent Park. |
September |
Ropes Course |
All 1st year students in the STS program take a recreational, half-day "ropes course" at the Eppley Recreation Center challenge course. |
October |
Scavenger Hunt |
All 1st year students in the STS program create teams of about 4 people that explore the DC Metro system. Each team uses a cell phone or camera to capture proof that the team visited particular locations. |
March |
Scholars in New York |
Any STS student and alumni are encouraged to participate in the Scholars-wide weekend trip to New York City. |
April |
Academic Showcase |
2nd year students present posters of their Capstone projects at this Scholars-wide celebration. |
May |
Softball Tournament |
1st year students in the 12 Scholars programs compete against each other, with the winning team donating funds to a charity. In 2008, the Kennedy Krieger Institute received $298 from student and anonymous matching donations. |
May |
STS Guest Lecture |
The program sponsors public lectures by STS practitioners. In bringing guests to campus, the program typically collaborates with Gemstone, the University Certificate Program in STS, and with the Marylnd Colloquium on the History of Technology, Science and Environment MCHOTSE. |
