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Welcome! This site contains information, exercises and explorations relating to the Large Scale Structure of the Universe, as presented during the two-week Michigan Math & Science Scholars (MMSS) Summer Program for high-school students. In exploring this site, you have the opportunity to work through a series of computer exercises designed to cultivate your knowledge of and interest in astronomy. The aim of the Program is not just to have you work through a series of computer labs. You can explore a wide variety of astronomical topics, and develop an idea of what modern astronomy involves and what the "big" issues are. In order to get a realistic idea of what it is like to participate in this program, we suggest that you follow the plan set out here fairly closely, because many projects build on knowledge gained in doing earlier ones. No doubt, there is a lot of information here! Don't feel you would have to memorize all this material -- the Program instructor leads students through the exercises. However, the material is an excellent reference. This program should be viewed as a luxury! Regular U of M students are faced with exams during each course. Here, you don't have to worry about a quiz or exam at the end of the program; the focus is purely on learning and enjoyment. That being said, although no one will be looking over your shoulder and testing your knowledge over the two weeks of the program, we highly recommend that students keep a log of their activities. It's good scientific practice, aids in the interrelation of material covered in different exercises, and helps to make sense of the results of particular studies for a range of physical parameters.
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This page was developed by Joe & Sa-Lin Bernstein, Julia Plummer, and Todd Rigg.
Last modified 10/30/2002 11:44.
Question and/or comments? Please email Philip Hughes.
