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September 17, 2007
A sweet study
Case remains on the forefront of innovation in the health sciences, from neurotechnology research to…testing the effects of snacking on gummy bears?!
That’s right, except these aren’t your average, store-bought gummy candies.
Associate professor of dental medicine and researcher Suchitra Nelson is directing a new project called Healthy Bears for Healthy Teeth. East Cleveland kindergarten teachers will pass out special gummy bears containing the anti-microbial sugar substitute xylitol three times a day to see if it reduces cavities in the students' first emerging permanent teeth. The project is funded by a four-year, $1 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resource and Services Administration.
You can learn more about this study here.
Related
Interested in research? Check out Case's SOURCE (Support of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors) program, which connects students to research opportunities (and many times, funding).
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September 13, 2007
Music Majors at Case Western Reserve Sound Off
The Department of Music recently asked some undergraduates what they love about being music majors at Case. Their answers are pretty harmonious:
“They have scholarships just for music students!” (Editor’s Note: Now that’s music to any potential student’s ears!)
“As a Case student, I’m taking lessons at the Cleveland Institute of Music from a member of the Cleveland Orchestra.”
“We get to attend Cleveland Orchestra rehearsals for free!”
“The art, natural history and auto-aviation museums are right down the block and are awesome!”
“I never miss the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concerts and lectures on campus.”
“The world-renowned music faculty are brilliant, energetic and approachable.”
“I spend hours playing with the high-tech musical gadgets and programs in the Music Tech Lab.”
“My parents can’t believe that I could be a pre-med music major or pursue a double major in music and engineering.” (Editor’s Note: Actually, music and engineering is our most popular double major.)
Did you know?
Case offers six Bachelor or Arts programs in music (general musicianship; music performance; music history and literature; music theory; early music performance practice; and audio recording technology) and a Bachelor of Science in music education as well as joint programs with the Cleveland Institute of Music.
See for yourself.
Music events at Case range from lectures to concerts and are free and open to the public. Consider scheduling a campus visit around a music event to get a better feel for the department.
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September 10, 2007
New School of Engineering Video
The Case School of Engineering is ready for its close-up.
Check out this brief video, narrated by CSE Dean Norman Tien, to learn about the school's history and future as well as its highly regarded academic programs.
(Player will open in a new window.)
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Preparing for College Tip #5: Consult Your Calendar
There are a couple of "preparing for college" planners on the market these days which feature to-do lists and timelines and other information pre-printed throughout to help keep you on track during your college search process. Although you may find those tools useful, we've created this sample timeline for you to include in your own planner, or that of your parents. This will help you during your junior year of high school when the search process begins to heat up.
Junior Year of High School Timeline
September–December
• Study, participate, evaluate yourself and your goals
• Attend college fairs and information sessions at your high school
• Visit your college counseling or guidance office
January–February
• Study, participate
• Discuss senior course options with your counselor
• Compile a preliminary list of colleges
• Find out what tests you will be required to take
• SAT (January)
• ACT (February)
March–May
• Review student search mail (information sent by colleges based on your PSAT scores)
• Send for information
• Finalize senior schedule
• Establish a standardized test schedule
• ACT (April)
• SAT (May)
• Study, participate
June–August
• Visit college campuses
• Begin narrowing down options
• Gather application materials
• ACT (June)
• SAT (June)
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