02 Dec A unique opportunity to take a UMKC Introduction to Astronomy course taught by a professional astronomer
Receive university credit for a course that meets standard, general education science requirements nationwide.
Choose from one of two interactive, student-centered explorations of the cosmos with Dr. McIntosh, an astronomer working at the forefront of research on the birth and growth of galaxies using the Hubble Space Telescope.
ASTR 150 Introduction to Astronomy: Gravity & Motion in the Universe
Fall: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00-5:15pm on the UMKC campus
ASTR 155 Intro to Astronomy: Interaction of Light & Matter in the Universe
Spring: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00-5:15pm on the UMKC campus
Eligibility: junior and senior high-school students in good academic standing with an interest in astronomy and science (essay required).
Eight scholarships are available for Spring 2014. Each covers tuition, fees, student Metro bus pass, and required course materials.
Application Deadline: Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 (5pm). Click here to access the application.
For questions contact: Prof. McIntosh (mcintoshdh@umkc.edu) (816) 235-5324
Made possible through funding by the NASA Missouri Space Grant.
