Thank you to the following companies for being a part of Explore Summer Programs 2009!!!

Company: International Paper

Summer Program: Marine Research High School Program

International Paper has partnered with UWF's Explore Summer Programs to host a Marine Research high school program. International Paper has provided boat transportation to their wetlands where the participants will collect their research. Also, Explore Summer Programs was awarded funding through IP for supplies related to this high school program. Summer 2010, this program will be offered as a residential experience. To learn more about International Paper's water quality improvement project please visit their website. IP hosted the Marine Research's presentation on Friday, July 17th, where the participants were able to present their findings to a group of University and IP employees.

Orgnaization: SAME (Society of American Military Engineers)

Summer Program: Secondary Robotics Program (7th-12th Graders)

SAME donated funds so four individuals may attend this summer program. To learn more about SAME, please click here.

Company: Gulf Power

Summer Program: Get into Energy! (6th-8th Graders)

Gulf Power will be sponsoring providing the materials used during this summer a portion of the field trip the students take on June 16th to the James F. Crist Plant and to the Perdido Landfill. Additional materials and supplies (i.e. science kits) have been provided through Gulf Power's support for this summer program.

Company: Starfish, Inc, Robert L. Najor

Summer Program: Construct This (1st-6th Graders)

Starfish, Inc. donated the funds to purchase each child their construction kits.