Student participants will receive five credits of college level computer science credit. Teachers will receive a stipend of up to $700 for the two week program and follow-up, as well as five graduate education credits from Seattle Pacific University.

The activities are part of the Sprite Project, a three year education initiative sponsored by the National Science Foundation that is designed to spark the interest of high school and college students in pursuing careers in science, mathematics, and technology. The project “is especially directed to young women and other groups who have traditionally been underrepresented in these fields,” said Cinnamon Hillyard, UWB faculty member and part of the Sprite project team.

Sprite applies an innovative teaching technique that incorporates art, music, writing, and cooperative interaction into student produced computer animation scenes. Student teams invent, design, and create small computer animations and games, and are encouraged to develop the mathematics, science, and computing skills necessary to implement their visions.

Students entering 9th through 12th grades can apply for the summer day camp, which meets weekdays from July 10 – 21 at Edmonds Community College in Lynnwood. No previous computer experience is needed. Early consideration for admission will be offered to students applying by May 7, although applications will continue to be accepted until June 6.

High school and college teachers of math, science, and technology are invited to apply to the summer Teacher Institute from July 24 to Aug. 4 on the Seattle University campus in Seattle. No previous computer experience is required for the teacher program.

Additional information and online applications are available at www.SpriteProject.org.