Summer Institute on Mental Illness and Addiction in Adolescents A program for educators, nurses, counselors and health professionals who work with adolescents This summer institute Is presented in collaboration with: UW Center Connect UW Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute UW Educational Outreach Health Sciences and Medical Affairs News and Community Relations UW Office of Educational Partnerships Exciting new discoveries in neuroscience, including the latest information on the brain's reward systems, are explored during Addiction: Hijacking the Brain, a summer institute for educators, nurses, counselors and health professionals who work with adolescents, July 7-18, 2003, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the University of Washington. The summer institute features: Interactive lectures and exhibits Hands-on laboratory sessions Panel presentations Curriculum presentations and development Social networking events View Summer Institute Schedule - Word A UNIQUE PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCE Enhance your knowledge about new and exciting research related to neuroscience, addiction and mental illness. Explore innovative curriculum material and techniques that could be implemented in your classroom. Examine strategies for prevention, assessment and treatment of addiction and mental illness in adolescents. Participate in the development of science and health curricula aligned with Washington State EALRs Advance your knowledge about community resources related to addictions and mental illness in adolescents. Become a member of a professional network that includes educators, counselors, health professionals, science researchers, and physicians. Develop strategies for promoting the inclusion of underrepresented students in health/science fields. The institute incorporates recommendations from the National Science Standards, the Benchmarks for Science Literacy, and the state of Washington's Essential Academic Learning Requirements. The Addiction: Hijacking the Brain Summer Institute is supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Center for Research Resources at the National Institutes of Health. The Institute is part of the Addiction: Hijacking the Brain program, a consortium of the University of Washington, Group Health Cooperative, Pacific Science Center and the Washington Association for Biomedical Research. Other program components include the Brain Power Van and a Speakers' Bureau. These programs are administered through the University of Washington School of Nursing. REGISTRATION HOW TO APPLY If you have questions, call 206-616-9447. Complete the application information and attach a statement of interest which explains how you feel this summer institute will benefit you both personally and professionally, and how you might disseminate information you receive. Mail the application form and your statement of interest to:      Trez Buckland, Program Co-Director      University of Washington School of Nursing      Box 357266      Seattle, WA 98195-7266 Applications must be postmarked by April 11, 2003. ACCOMMODATIONS If you desire accommodations while attending the summer institute, a limited number of rooms are available on the University of Washington campus. Do not send money now; you will be billed later. The cost was $471 per person for double occupancy and $670 for single occupancy (add $62.50 for two weeks of parking at the dorm) during summer 2002. The accommodation packet includes 12 nights of lodging, breakfasts and lunches. The actual pricing for this coming summer will be available in February 2003. Accommodations for disabilities: To request disability accommodations, contact the UW Disability Services Office as soon as possible at 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-543-6452 (TTY), 206-685-7264 (fax), or dso@u.washington.edu (e-mail). Making Connections is funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Center for Research resources, Grant # R25RR09840.