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Conceptual Physics: College Preview for Young Scholars

This innovative physics course is designed for academically advanced and socially mature students in 7th through 10th grades who are eager to experience a collegiate-level learning environment. The course offers a rigorous yet engaging exploration of conceptual physics in a small classroom setting.

KEY FEATURES

  • Tailored for intellectually curious students aged 12-16
  • Taught by a college-level instructor
  • Small, seminar-style classroom experience
  • Emphasis on conceptual understanding over advanced mathematics
  • Designed to provide a genuine preview of college-level scientific learning

IDEAL STUDENT PROFILE

  • Strong academic performance
  • Demonstrated ability to engage in mature, college-style discussions
  • Passionate about scientific exploration
  • Comfortable with a more advanced learning approach
Profile - Norman Wittels

Norman Wittels, Instructor


Dr. Wittels received his PhD, Masters of Science, & Bachelors of Science degrees from MIT where he studied electrical engineering, electron optics and experimental physics, as well as mathematics including integral equations, transcendental functions, and higher-dimensional analytic geometry. He has industrial experience at Sperry Research Center, GE, IBM, Automatix Inc., and Ioffe Physico-Technical Institute. He has taught at MIT, WPI, Hunter College High School, Brookline High, and most recently Dexter Southfield School.

This course aims to spark intellectual curiosity, develop critical thinking skills, and provide a transformative educational experience beyond traditional science instruction.


COURSE LOGISTICS
  • Runs 12 weeks from February to May, (skipping over public school vacation weeks).
  • Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 AM,  Feb 6, 13, 27, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr 3, 10, 17, May 1, 8, 15, 22.
  • Priced at $40 per 2-hour class for 12 classes, $480.
  • Offered seasonally. Call to join midstream or to request another session.


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If you are dropping off your child, please fill out the Student Permissions Form after registering your child for this workshop.

 

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