1 . Anson L. Clark Scholars Program
If you’re a high school student looking for research opportunities, it doesn’t get much better than the Anson L. Clark Scholars Program. This well-known research program has a selection rate of less than 3% and only 12 high school juniors or seniors are selected every summer to join the program.
In this post, we will dive deep into this program to help you understand the structure, the cost, location, research areas available, and reasons why you should apply for this intensive research program.
About Anson L. Clark Scholars Program
The Anson L. Clark Scholars Program was established in 1963 in honor of Anson L. Clark , a former Texas A&M student who proceeded to create a successful business career!
This program is an intensive 7-week comprehensive research program that will allow you to gain hands-on practical research under the mentorship (导师制) of Texas Tech University faculty. Apart from conducting one-on-one research with faculty, you will have additional weekly seminars, discussions and even field visits!
Time
The program is off line and is conducted every summer at Texas Tech University. The current program dates are June 16, 2024 to August 1, 2024.
Cost
There is no program or registration fee, and your on-campus meals, on-campus room and board, and weekend activities will be covered by the program!
Research Areas
While the list of research disciplines for Summer 2024 haven’t been released, some of the general areas (based on the Summer 2023 disciplines) you can expect are biology, chemistry, computer science, economics/business, finance/marketing, electrical engineering & computer engineering, history, and physics.
You can access the specific research topics in 2023 in the attachment!
Qualification
This program is open to high school juniors and seniors who will graduate in either 2024 or 2025. You will have to be at least 17 years of age by the program start date.
1. What do we know about the Anson L. Clark Scholars Program?| A．It’s an annual research program. | B．It is hard to complete the program. |
| C．It is in honor of a famous scientist. | D．It is open to all high school students. |
| A．Visit Texas Tech University. | B．Create business career. |
| C．Listen to lectures online. | D．Do practical research. |
| A．By searching on the internet. | B．By referring to 2023 disciplines. |
| C．By paying registration fee. | D．By asking the mentors in college. |
2 . On a Saturday in November, Annacarin Elf, the head of Gothenburg City Library, just happened to walk by her workplace. Noticing that the door was unlocked, she entered the library, and was surprised that people were using it like on a regular day.
However, it was scheduled to be closed for the November 4 All Saints’ Day holiday, dedicated to remembering the dearly departed and for spending time with family. “In the library, many were sitting reading newspapers, some families were in the children’s section and others were searching for books on the computer,” Elf told The Local.
It seemed that Elf’s colleagues had simply forgotten to lock the door, and because this popular library is usually open on Saturdays, people just assumed they could walk in. Elf called to check with her staff team, before announcing that the library was about to close. The visitors calmly shut their books and left, some taking their books with them.
It later demonstrated that 446 locals visited the city library, borrowing a total of 246 books during the day. What’s remarkable is that clients checked out their books via the library’s electronic self-service system, and that to date, all the books have been returned!
While Elf did express surprise that the library seemed emptier than usual, due to the lack of staff, she highly praised the care shown by locals: “Nothing was destroyed. It’s amazing that Gothenburgers enter an empty library and treat it so lovingly.” The library itself was quick to show its support in an appreciative post with “Thank you for Saturday, dear Gothenburg.”
This story really attracted Swedes, going viral in the country. They were moved by this community’s respect for the books and equipment of what is a treasured community resource. The Mayor EU has even suggested that this unusual Saturday serves as an experiment of the possibility of operating a totally automated library.
1. Why did Elf enter the library on Saturday?| A．She was doing some research. | B．She forgot that it was a holiday. |
| C．The library was accidentally left open. | D．The library was usually open on Saturdays. |
| A．They behaved normally as usual. | B．They held family party in the library. |
| C．They checked the self-service system. | D．They volunteered to serve as librarians. |
| A．The honest community spirit. | B．The library’s appreciation to visitors. |
| C．The community’s treasured resources. | D．The library’s unusual Saturday service. |
| A．A Library Looked Up To The Bookworms | B．A Library Operated An Unusual Experiment |
| C．A Library Can Bring Out The Best In People | D．A Library Was Open For All Saints’ Day Holiday |
3 . How to prevent stress from turning into depression
A few years ago, I had a bad day at work. My boss and I disagreed on a major financial investment and the conversation escalated.
Change the scene
Go outside, go to the bathroom, call a friend, take a few deep breaths. I didn’t realize I had done this after my fight with my boss.
Recount what happened
Name your emotions
As you describe what happened, name your emotions. For example, instead of saying you simply feel “bad,” maybe you actually feel “indifferent.” I turned to a therapist to help me unpack my fight with my boss. She helped me realize that it wasn’t my boss or the argument that was making me upset, but the feeling of being dismissed and made to feel small.
Identify your causes
Examine what gives you discomfort. For example, if you have terrible road rage, you may have a conversation with yourself about it. You might ask yourself. Why am I prone to being so angry on the road? Is it because I am in a rush? Or is it because I hate sitting in traffic?
So now, when I find myself in this circumstance, I tell the other person that I need time and space to consider their feedback. And that I’ll come back to them when I’m ready. This helps me feel more in control of my feelings.
| A．Then, find ways to improve the situation. |
| B．Go over your situation again and create a narrative. |
| C．That allowed me to see a different perspective on the issue. |
| D．I had trouble sleeping and focusing, and I felt like I was on high alert. |
| E．They criticized me and said that I just didn’t have enough experience. |
| F．When you are not feeling good, your body is trying to tell you something. |
| G．After our argument, I left the office immediately and went for a long walk. |
4 . If you are looking for a vacation to a beautiful beach town, here you can find the best cities along the East Coast based on a departure (离开) from Los Angeles.
Savannah, Gcorgia
Round-trip flight cost: $ 415
Walking tours of the city’s attractions are led by local historians to help you better know the city’s past and you can see the bench where Forrest Gump sat. There is also a free tour to Forsyth Park, home to a 300-ycar-old Candler Oak tree. Visitors can also stay at the Forsyth Park, which includes a spa, restaurant and cooking school.
Charleston, South Carolina
Round-trip flight cost: $519
You don’t have to travel to Europe to visit one of the world’s best spots. Charleston made Travel and Leisure’s 2018 list of the top 15 international cities. You can enjoy the sunshine for free at Folly Beach and watch the sunset from the dock.
Block Island, Rhode Island
Round-trip flight cost: $358
There are no flights from Los Angeles directly to Block Island, but a round-trip flight to Providence, Rhode Island. There you can make your way to Block Island and visit 1661 Farms and Gardens, which is home to kangaroos, camels, ducks, goats and much more.
Roanoke, Virginia
Round-trip flight cost: $517
Take advantage of the arts and crafts trips, hiking paths and waterfall stops all along the Blue Ridge Parkway. If you don’t want to stay outdoors, visit the Taubman Museum of Art for free. The museum has a collection of over 2,100 pieces from around the world and hosts special exhibits throughout the year.
1. What do tours in Savannah allow visitors to do?| A．Learn about the history of the city. |
| B．Help plant trees in Forsyth Park. |
| C．Attend a cooking school for free. |
| D．Watch an open-air movie. |
| A．like to enjoy the sunset in the harbor |
| B．love to spend time with animals |
| C．want to appreciate works of art |
| D．prefer enjoying the mountain view |
| A．Savannah. | B．Charleston. | C．Block Island. | D．Roanoke. |
5 . Is nearby neighbor better than a faraway cousin? An American lady, Anna Lane, believes it’s true. Her kind neighbors once helped her out when she was in a big trouble.
Mrs. Lane was living alone in a city in Texas, US. The woman is 75 and still could do a lot of housework herself. However, she was too old to cut the grass in her garden. Then a big trouble found her. The grass in her garden grew more than 18 inches high and it broke the law in her city. As a result, she was in danger of paying lots of money!
Luckily, her neighbors, the Adams brothers, heard the news about her on TV. They decided to do something to help her. “We haven’t met her yet, but she’s 75 years old and she needs some help,” said Sam Adams, one of the boys. “That’s the least we could do.”
The Adams brothers took their machines and came to Mrs. Lane’s house to help cut the grass without telling her. Once they got started, other neighbors saw what was going on and joined them.
Together they worked hard in the sun and finished cutting all the grass in about two hours. When Mrs. Lane saw what her neighbors did for her, she was surprised and moved to tears. “I cannot believe this,” she said “They were so kind to spend two hours helping me and I didn’t even know their names.” As for the Adams brothers, they said they would always be ready to help her.
1. What can we know about Mrs. Lane?| A．She was 70 years old. | B．She could do little housework. |
| C．She was living with her children. | D．She could not cut her grass by herself. |
| A．She broke the education law in her city. |
| B．The grass in her garden was more than 18 inches high. |
| C．The news about her on TV was made by her. |
| D．She didn’t pay enough money to her neighbors. |
| A．The Adams brothers. | B．Sam Adams and Mrs. Lane. |
| C．The Adams brothers and Mrs. Lane. | D．The Adams brothers and other neighbors. |
| A．For about two hours. | B．For about 18 hours. | C．For about 70 hours. | D．For about 75 hours. |
| A．Warm-hearted. | B．Cold-blooded. | C．Well-educated. | D．Bad-tempered. |
6 . San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum’s Imagination area encourages creativity, language development, emotional skills, and artistic expression. Get into the rhythm with percussion instruments or become a storyteller in the Puppet Theater.
Money SenseExplore San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum’s new Money Sense exhibit supported by PNC Foundation! Step into the world of financing and banking to introduce your little one to mathematics and finances!
Puppet TheaterThe Puppet Theater is the ideal place for children to develop speaking and listening skills. Communicating with puppets gives children the confidence to express their ideas and feelings through the roles they take on. Parents let their kids take the lead and showcase their creation.
Thank you to Imagination area supporters: The Stanford Family, Price Philanthropies Foundation, The Linden Root Dickenson Foundation, KPBS, and the Jordan Ressler Charitable Fund.
Visit Us320 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
Museum HoursMonday: CLOSED
Tuesday — Saturday: 9:30 am — 4:30 pm
Sunday: 12:30 pm — 4:30 pm
AdmissionMembers (and children under the age of one): Free
Children & Adults: $11.50 per person
Group Rate (10 or more people): $10.00 per person. Must book ahead.
1. What is the purpose of the Money Sense exhibit?| A．To teach history. | B．To introduce finances. |
| C．To improve kids’ physical health. | D．To help kids learn about animals. |
| A．Learning about nature. | B．Enhancing sports skills. |
| C．Understanding technology. | D．Developing speaking skills. |
| A．$100. | B．$115. | C．$120. | D．$138. |
7 . Hit Chinese Variety Shows in 2023
The year 2023 saw a wide variety of TV and Internet shows in China, offering to audience not only amazing entertainment but also new insight.
The Big Band 3Each week, bands competed in different groups, and via votes cast by the audience and six celebrity judges, five bands earned the title of the “Hot 5” by the end of the season.
Become a FarmerThe farming-themed reality show Become a Farmer took Chinese social media by storm in the first half of the year, shining a spotlight on agriculture — a crucial part of Chinese culture. The word “farming”, however, may be unfamiliar to many young urban Chinese citizens. In an effort to connect these individuals with the agricultural industry, the 50-episode variety show tackles the topic by inviting 10 young men from various fields to experience life on the farmland. It offers insights into farming practices and modern agricultural production.
Infinity and Beyond 2023With a shocking viewership, the music cultural program Infinity and Beyond 2023 emerged as a resounding success both on TV and on the Internet in the first half of this year. Featuring a star-studded cast, the show improved cross-strait connection and covered classic and popular songs dating back to the 1970s.
Divas Hit the Road — Silk RoadThis season saw some Chinese actresses and actors embark on a journey to Saudi Arabia, Croatia and Iceland. They explored the beautiful landscapes and diverse cultures of these countries and learned about the collaborative projects related to the Belt and Road Initiative. They have dipped into the local customs and traditions of the places they visited.
1. What is special about Become a Farmer?| A．It has cruel competition rules. | B．It focuses on agricultural industry. |
| C．It invited ordinary people as the judges. | D．It captured widespread attention online. |
| A．The Big Band 3. | B．Become a Farmer. |
| C．Infinity and Beyond 2023. | D．Divas Hit the Road — Silk Road. |
| A．Become a Farmer got the highest mark. |
| B．The Big Band 3 performed pop music mostly. |
| C．Infinity and Beyond 2023 made a contribution to cross-strait connection. |
| D．Divas Hit the Road — Silk Road offered collaborative projects related to WHO. |
NSTA ExploraVision
Are you interested in what the future holds? Consider Explora Vision’s STEM (science, technology, engineering & mathematics) competition. Working in teams of two to four, students will research a particular technology and assess the ways in which it may impact lives moving forward. Participants are required to write a paper and draw web pages communicating their vision.
Grades: 7th-9th and 10th-12th
Competition Type: Regional and national
eCyberMissionYou can participate in this competition without leaving the house. eCyberMission is a web-based con test in which participants — working in teams of two to four students — use science, math and technology to solve problems facing their communities. First-place winners receive $1,000.
Grades:9th
Competition Type: Regional, state and national
TEAMS CompetitionHeld annually, TEAMS invites students to use their engineering talent to contribute to the community. Working in groups of two to four students, participants complete real-life engineering challenges. The competition includes multiple-choice questions, an essay and a design-build component.
Grades: 9th-12th
Competition Type: State and national
The Conrad ChallengeIn this challenge, participants work in teams of two to five students to develop products or services in response to key issues facing people around the world. The Conrad Challenge empowers students to take control of their learning and apply it to real-life situations. Winners are eligible (有资格的) for scholarships, patent assistance and aid in creating companies.
Grades: 9th-12th
Competition Type: International
1. What does NSTA Explora Vision’s STEM competition focus on?| A．Engineering innovation. |
| B．Students’ paper writing skills. |
| C．New technology shaping the future. |
| D．Students’ ability in web page design. |
| A．Winners will get a big cash prize. |
| B．They are all national competitions. |
| C．Participants are required to work in teams. |
| D．Participants must solve real-life problems. |
| A．NSTA ExploraVision. | B．eCvberMission. |
| C．TEAMS Competition. | D．The Conrad Challenge. |
9 . Summer Art Classes
Afro-Atlanlic Histories (Ages9-12)Students will explore storytelling through artworks and will highlight moments of their lives through their own artistic creations. Taught by artist Fernando Isai Garcia. Indoors, June 12-16.
Art & Ecology-Our Friends the Plants (Ages 6-8)Explore the fantastic world of plants! Let’s look at how artists have “used” plants, and been inspired by their colors and shapes. Combine art and science to learn about plants. Taught by artist Beatriz Jaramillo.
Outdoors, July10-14.Making Comics (Ages 10-14)
We’ll view, discuss, and sketch artworks to learn about different aspects of visual storytelling, and then, in the studio, we’ll continue to learn about storytelling while making our own comics. We know you’ve got a story to tell! Taught by artist Shannon Green. Indoors, July17-21.
Art in Action (Ages5 and under)Children will make art with a focus on the process as much as the results. We’ll explore bubble prints (泡泡印画) and blow painting. Come ready for an experience that will blow your artistic mind! Taught by artist Katie Lipsitt. Indoors, July 31-August 4.
1. When will the outdoor program take place?| A．June 12-16. | B．July10-14. | C．July 17-21. | D．July31-August4. |
| A．Art in Action. | B．Making Comics. |
| C．Afro-Atlantic Histories. | D．Art Ecology-Our Friends the Plants. |
| A．Blow painting. | B．Visual storytelling. |
| C．Sketching art works. | D．Using plants to create art. |
10 . Living a healthy lifestyle is all about choosing to make healthy choices each day. Here are some tips on how to improve your physical, mental, and emotional health.
Set specific and actionable goals to improve your health. When you have specific goals you want to achieve, you’ll be more motivated to implement (实施) healthy changes in your life.
Make a conscious effort to drink enough water throughout the day. Just like nutritious foods, water is essential to keeping your body healthy.
Aim for at least 7 hours of quality sleep each night.
Find a type of physical activity that’s enjoyable for you. The benefits of physical activities are endless. Doing physical activities lowers your risk of things like stroke and high blood pressure, helps you lose weight, and improves your cognitive (认知的) function. .
| A．Consult the doctor about your physical condition. |
| B．Choose nutritious foods and create a well-balanced diet. |
| C．Identify what parts of your lifestyle you want to improve. |
| D．Choose activities that make you feel happy and confident. |
| E．Water benefits your digestion and keeps you from getting thirsty. |
| F．What’s more, being active can improve your overall mental health. |
| G．A good night’s sleep is good for your health and attention during the day. |
