Laboratory Optics: The Science of Light
The Summer Enrichment Academy (SEA) at UMBC offers middle and high school students a unique, engaging, and intellectually stimulating experience. With a diverse range of one-week workshops and courses, SEA immerses students in the world of science, engineering, technology, the arts, and humanitiesâall led by UMBC faculty, industry professionals, and graduate students.
SEA's college-style experiences are designed to inspire students to think critically, work collaboratively, and challenge themselves in ways they wonât find anywhere else.
In this experience, learners will explore philosophy in depth, using comic books as a unique and powerful lens. They will ask questions such as why the world is the way it is, what the role of power is in morality, and how to know if the world is strange. They will also consider what a person is and why we should care about what that means. Finally, they will consider what duties they owe to others.
Explore the captivating world of light in this interactive, week-long course where you'll delve into the branch of physics that sheds light on both the ordinary and the extraordinary. Discover how light acts as both a wave and a particle and understand why itâs essential for comprehending everything from distant galaxies to tiny microbes. Youâll conduct experiments with lasers and investigate phenomena such as diffraction, interference, refraction, and polarization. Additionally, eexaminescutting-edge applications of optics in modern fiber communication and quantum technologies.
Earning Criteria
- Attend at least 3 workshops.