Spend a week of your summer at Hollins University in our renovated Dana Science Building. Experiment and Explore is for all budding scientists! You’ll have experience in biology, chemistry, and environmental science along with being able to delve deeper into scientific topics that you are passionate about including forensic science, ecology, and health science.
Residential or day.
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE8 – 9 am: Breakfast
9 – 10 am: Introduction to Fundamental Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry
10 am – 12:30 am: Chemistry Experiment Lab
12:30 – 1:30 pm: Lunch and break
1:30 – 2:30 pm: Introduction to Biology
2:30 – 2:45 pm: Break
2:45 – 5:15 pm: Biology Experiment
5:15– 6:30 pm: Dinner
7 – 10 pm: Evening activities: crafts, movies, swimming, and more
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