Thanks for making Summer Study 2021 a success!
2021 is our second year of hosting Summer Study completely virtual. With all sessions held online, we are excited to learn and improve how we can offer this program in a new format. The following guidelines will help you move through the Summer Study program and gain the maximum benefit from the activities. This schedule lets you know what is planned, when to be ready and where to meet!
If you have suggestions for additional activities to add to the schedule, share your ideas with any DO-IT staff member.
Phase 1:
Welcome, Ice Breaker and Technical Details: To kick off Summer Study, you will meet many of the DO-IT staff, introduce yourselves, and do an ice breaker. We'll also review most of the main technology we will use this week including Canvas, Zoom, Google docs and email. Welcome to Summer Study 2021!
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Lunch Open Hours: Stop by Zoom Lunch Open Hours if you have any questions or need tech support.
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Success Panel and Staying Connected: To get an idea of what our program does, we will hear from a panel of college students with disabilities. After the session, use your Snapshots book to email a 2020 Scholar and 2019 Scholar.
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Let's Impress! Presenting Yourself Online: Scholars will learn how to best present themselves well during online meetings and courses. The session will increase the awareness of practices that Scholars can present themselves, particularly as they engage in a college class and deliver a presentation as a class assignment. Note that Scholars should watch a 10-minute online video (Get the Most From Virtual Meetings and Look Good, Too!) and think about presentation issues before the session begins.
During this class, Scholars will address the following questions:
When giving a presentation to a class, how would these things be the same, different; what other things should you consider?
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Know Thyself and Others, Too! Disability Identity: A camper's favorite! DO-IT Program Coordinator Kayla Brown will share her fun presentation called Nothing About us Without US: Unpacking What We Know About Disability. Scholars will talk about what it means to be disabled, look at some key moments for the disability rights movement, and discuss common tropes for characters with disabilities in the media. Scholars will improve their ability to:
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FIXED Viewing and Lunch Bunch: During this session, Scholars will share their thoughts about this complex topic and think about some of the ethical implications inherent in new technology. Together online, Scholars will watch the critically-acclaimed movie FIXED: The Science/Fiction of Human Enhancement. Then they'll have to opportunity to discuss their initial thoughts over a shared zoom lunch bunch.
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Lunch Open Hours: Stop by Zoom Lunch Open Hours if you have any questions or need tech support.
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Discussion of FIXED: After lunch, Scholar groups will assemble in Zoom breakout rooms to answer questions about topics presented in the film.
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Watch a Movie: Join DO-IT Staff in watching a movie! Choices will be sent out beforehand so we can choose something we all want to watch together.
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Capture Your DO-IT Experience: This class will introduce three different activities that you will work on over the next two weeks to capture your experiences and share them with your friends, parents, each other, and the wider community. These activities include writing a newsletter article; collecting and creating designs, photos, and other "visual" artifacts; and creating a graphic element to go on your web page as a Summer Study retrospective or "vision board."
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Explore the Burke Museum (optional): Burke from Home is an online program on the their website so you can enjoy the museum even if we can't visit in person just yet. Check out talks and tutorials, native plants and animals, virtual events and exhibits, and much more!
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Intro to Web Design: In this class, you will:
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Canvas Chat (optional): For this optional activity, Scholars are encouraged to visit the Canvas discussion board from 4pm-5pm to share their thoughts on one or more of the following topics:
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Web Design: Work on learning the tools you'll need to make the DO-IT Summer Study 2021 website.
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Lunch Open Hours: Stop by Zoom Lunch Open Hours if you have any questions or need tech support.
Optional Activity:
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Interviewing Like a Broadcast Journalist with KUOW’s RadioActive Youth Media: Interviewing is a skill all people can benefit from learning — not just journalists! In this session, you’ll learn how to ask great questions, listen closely to the answers, and conduct an interview like a broadcast journalist. You’ll listen to examples of radio stories produced by Seattle teens, and then practice interviewing your peers in small groups. The goal of this session is for youth to learn the basic skills of journalistic interviewing. After completing this session, youth will be able to identify three interview strategies that lead to interesting answers.
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Play Jackbox Games: Join DO-IT Staff in playing some Jackbox Games! Never played before? Don't worry--just grab a phone or computer, jump on Zoom, and you can play along on screen! These party style games include Fibbage, a game where you make up facts; Bracketeering, a game where you share opinions and more. See you there!
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DO-IT Community Lunch Activity (optional): Enjoy lunch with new DO-IT friends! Each person will be invited to share what's new in their world and how things are going. This lunch is a great time to ask people questions and get to know each other better. We hope to see you there!
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DO-IT Talent Show / Show and Tell!: Do you have a talent you'd love to show off? Do you want to show people something that is important to you in a "show and tell" format? Do you have a unique skill? Share it with the DO-IT community at the DO-IT Talent Show / Show and Tell!
Here are some suggestions of things to share:
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Intro to Web Design: Work on learning the tools you'll need to make the DO-IT Summer Study 2021 website.
Today's Agenda:
Phase 2:
Welcome and Technical Details: To kick off Summer Study, you will meet many of the DO-IT staff, introduce yourselves and learn about the tech we will be using, including Canvas, Zoom, WebQ and email. Welcome to Summer Study 2021!
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Lunch Open Hours: Stop by Zoom Lunch Open Hours if you have any questions or need tech support.
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Accessible Technology Demonstrations and ATC Tour: See what assistive technology and apps college students use and how they use them, and tour the Access Technology Center.
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Ice breaker: Phase 2 Scholars will engage in conversation and ice-breaker activities to increase their comfort with each other, catch up on everything that's happened since last summer, and have some fun.
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Canvas Chat (optional): For this optional activity, Scholars are encouraged to visit the Canvas discussion board from 4pm-5pm to share their thoughts on one or more of the following topics:
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Advocating for Universal Design of Online Learning: Scholars will learn all about Universal Design (UD) and explore examples of strategies to make online learning more engaging and accessible for everyone. Scholars will share their own experience of going online at school, and share their thoughts about the "20 tips" video or publication. Students will learn how they can constructively advocate for themselves at school, to help make classes more accessible and inclusive for everyone.
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Our Take On Intake: Learn about the intake process for students with disabilities in postsecondary education.
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Microsoft Employee Panel: A panel of Microsoft employees with disabilities will join us to talk about their experiences in college and careers. Hear about what they do and how they "DO-IT." Learn about cool technology for people with disabilities.
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Accessible Technology Demonstrations and ATC Tour: See what assistive technology and apps college students use and how they use them, and tour the Access Technology Center.
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Snack Box Social: Meet the Pets! (optional): Phase 1 and Phase 2 Scholars are invited to introduce their pets to the group! Participants will also be encouraged to share pet-related stories and memories. Even those without pets are encouraged to join this optional evening activity!
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Interacting with Faculty: In this session you will be meeting college faculty to practice introducing yourself and articulating your needs to them.
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Rooted In Rights: Got something to say? Work with staff from Rooted in Rights to produce a creative, fully accessible video that advocates for disability rights. You will experience the filmmaking process from start to finish. We will discuss effective storytelling, brainstorm topics, work on story structure, and write scripts. Then, we'll use a simple set of tools to shoot a professional video. You'll learn the basics of free apps and edit your own video. Finally, you'll ensure video accessibility and of course, share them online via social media!
Phase 1 and 2:
Lunch Open Hours: Stop by Zoom Lunch Open Hours if you have any questions or need tech support.
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Intro to Web Design: Work on learning the tools you'll need to make the DO-IT Summer Study 2021 website.
Today's Agenda:
Today's Agenda
Phase 2:
Let's Impress! Developing Your Presentation Skills: Scholars will learn about presenting themselves well during online meetings. During the session, Scholars will hear from Dr. Burgstahler about her experiences related to online meetings, and share their own thoughts about looking professional and interacting in ways that impress others.
Scholars will address the following questions:
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Canvas Chat (optional): For this optional activity, Scholars are encouraged to visit the Canvas discussion board from 4pm-5pm to share their thoughts on one or more of the following topics:
If you could design your dream home, what would it look like?
Would there be accessible features that let people of all abilities visit?
What is important about the home you imagine?
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What's Life Like on Campus? Dorms, Classes, Food and More...: In this session you will learn about what living in the dorms on a college campus is like. Join us as we watch some videos of dorm room tours and talk to DO-IT Ambassadors who have lived on campus.
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Rooted in Rights: Got something to say? Work with staff from Rooted in Rights to produce a creative, fully accessible video that advocates for disability rights. You will experience the filmmaking process from start to finish. We will discuss effective storytelling, brainstorm topics, work on story structure, and write scripts. Then, we'll use a simple set of tools to shoot a professional video. You'll learn the basics of free apps and edit your own video. Finally, you'll ensure video accessibility and of course, share them online via social media!
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): NOAA Science Camp offers students and opportunity to dive into marine and atmospheric science with NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Who is NOAA, you may wonder? NOAA scientists study weather, climate, oceans and coasts, and fisheries and uses many marine and aviation tools to do their research. The work that NOAA does informs important policies to protect our coasts and ocean. This workshop will introduce students to earth and ocean sciences through virtual and hands-on activities, emphasizing solutions to real-world problems. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with NOAA scientists to learn more about their research and pathways to related marine careers.
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Explore Rooted in Rights: Join us to explore videos created by Rooted in Rights and meet their creators.
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College Life: In this session you will be put in to small groups to meet with mentors with disabilities to talk about what college was/is like for them. Sample questions can be found on Canvas!
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Game Night (optional): Join DO-IT Staff in playing some Jackbox Games! Never played before? Don't worry--just grab a phone or computer, jump on Zoom, and you can play along on screen! These party style games include Fibbage, a game where you make up facts; Bracketeering, a game where you share opinions and more. See you there!
Intro to Web Design: Work on learning the tools you'll need to make the DO-IT Summer Study 2021 website.
Today's Agenda:
Phase 2:
Rooted In Rights: Got something to say? Work with staff from Rooted in Rights to produce a creative, fully accessible video that advocates for disability rights. You will experience the filmmaking process from start to finish. We will discuss effective storytelling, brainstorm topics, work on story structure, and write scripts. Then, we'll use a simple set of tools to shoot a professional video. You'll learn the basics of free apps and edit your own video. Finally, you'll ensure video accessibility and of course, share them online via social media!
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmosphereic Administration): NOAA Science Camp offers students and opportunity to dive into marine and atmospheric science with NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Who is NOAA, you may wonder? NOAA scientists study weather, climate, oceans and coasts, and fisheries and uses many marine and aviation tools to do their research. The work that NOAA does informs important policies to protect our coasts and ocean. This workshop will introduce students to earth and ocean sciences through virtual and hands-on activities, emphasizing solutions to real-world problems. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with NOAA scientists to learn more about their research and pathways to related marine careers.
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Lunch Open Hours: Stop by Zoom Lunch Open Hours if you have any questions or need tech support.
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Making the Most of Makerspaces: Scholars will learn about "Makerspaces," where tools and materials are made available for students to create and build all kinds of things from art projects to engineering devices. Representatives from the University of Washington will talk about how Makerspaces are used, why they are important, and even offer some helpful tips for "making" the most out of these cool new hangout spaces. UW Student Makerspace staff will give us a tour of The Mill and show off the laser cutter in action.
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First Impressions: In this session, Scholars will develop both resume and networking skills to make a meaningful first impression. Scholars will work on enhancing their elevator pitches to make a confident first impression supported by a stellar resume, to use during the Mock Interview session on Thursday, July 29.
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Online Discussion: Who Do You Look Up To? (optional):
For this optional activity, Scholars are encouraged to visit the Canvas discussion board from 4pm-5pm to share their thoughts on one or more of the following topics:
Phase 1 and 2:
DO-IT Community Lunch (optional): Enjoy lunch with new DO-IT friends! Each person will be invited to share what's new in their world and how things are going. This lunch is a great time to ask people questions and get to know each other better. We hope to see you there!
Phase 1 and 2:
Movie Night (optional): Join DO-IT Staff in watching a movie of choice! Students can answer a poll to vote in on what movie they'd be interested in watching together.
Phase 1:
Intro to Web Design: Work on learning the tools you'll need to make the DO-IT Summer Study 2021 website.
Today's Agenda:
Phase 2:
Rooted in Rights: Got something to say? Work with staff from Rooted in Rights to produce a creative, fully accessible video that advocates for disability rights. You will experience the filmmaking process from start to finish. We will discuss effective storytelling, brainstorm topics, work on story structure, and write scripts. Then, we'll use a simple set of tools to shoot a professional video. You'll learn the basics of free apps and edit your own video. Finally, you'll ensure video accessibility and of course, share them online via social media!
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): NOAA Science Camp offers students an opportunity to dive into marine and atmospheric science with NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Who is NOAA, you may wonder? NOAA scientists study weather, climate, oceans and coasts, and fisheries and uses many marine and aviation tools to do their research. The work that NOAA does informs important policies to protect our coasts and ocean. This workshop will introduce students to earth and ocean sciences through virtual and hands-on activities, emphasizing solutions to real-world problems. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with NOAA scientists to learn more about their research and pathways to related marine careers.
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Lunch Open Hours (optional) : Stop by Zoom Lunch Open Hours if you have any questions or need tech support.
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Brainpower Activate! Center for Neurotechnology: DO-IT Scholars will learn about the human brain, the field of neuroscience, and the research & activities of the UW Center for Neurotechnology (Links to an external site.). We'll discuss careers in many different fields that are needed for this highly collaborative, international Engineering Research Center. Dr. Chudler will talk about technology such as brain-computer interfaces and brain implants, and the group will talk about the ethical considerations of developing and testing such devices.
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Snack Box Social: Share the Music (optional): DO-IT Scholars will share their favorite music. If you play an instrument or created one with Center for Neurotechnology, we would love to hear it.
Phase 1:
Intro to Web Design: Work on learning the tools you'll need to make the DO-IT Summer Study 2021 website.
Today's Agenda:
Phase 2:
Rooted in Rights: Got something to say? Work with staff from Rooted in Rights to produce a creative, fully accessible video that advocates for disability rights. You will experience the filmmaking process from start to finish. We will discuss effective storytelling, brainstorm topics, work on story structure, and write scripts. Then, we'll use a simple set of tools to shoot a professional video. You'll learn the basics of free apps and edit your own video. Finally, you'll ensure video accessibility and of course, share them online via social media!
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): NOAA Science Camp offers students an opportunity to dive into marine and atmospheric science with NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Who is NOAA, you may wonder? NOAA scientists study weather, climate, oceans and coasts, and fisheries and uses many marine and aviation tools to do their research. The work that NOAA does informs important policies to protect our coasts and ocean. This workshop will introduce students to earth and ocean sciences through virtual and hands-on activities, emphasizing solutions to real-world problems. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with NOAA scientists to learn more about their research and pathways to related marine careers.
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College: You Can Do It: Get ready to go to college and learn how to request and receive the accommodations you need.
Phase 2:
Rooted in Rights: Got something to say? Work with staff from Rooted in Rights to produce a creative, fully accessible video that advocates for disability rights. You will experience the filmmaking process from start to finish. We will discuss effective storytelling, brainstorm topics, work on story structure, and write scripts. Then, we'll use a simple set of tools to shoot a professional video. You'll learn the basics of free apps and edit your own video. Finally, you'll ensure video accessibility and of course, share them online via social media!
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): NOAA Science Camp offers students an opportunity to dive into marine and atmospheric science with NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Who is NOAA, you may wonder? NOAA scientists study weather, climate, oceans and coasts, and fisheries and uses many marine and aviation tools to do their research. The work that NOAA does informs important policies to protect our coasts and ocean. This workshop will introduce students to earth and ocean sciences through virtual and hands-on activities, emphasizing solutions to real-world problems. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with NOAA scientists to learn more about their research and pathways to related marine careers.
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Online Discussion: Scholars' Favorite Movies, Books, and Music (optional): For this optional activity, Scholars are encouraged to visit the Canvas discussion board from 4pm-5pm to exchange recommendations for movies, books, and music! Learn about the all-time favorites or recent discoveries of your fellow campers.
Phase 1:
Intro to Web Design: Work on learning the tools you'll need to make the DO-IT Summer Study 2021 website.
Today's Agenda:
Phase 2:
Rooted in Rights: Got something to say? Work with staff from Rooted in Rights to produce a creative, fully accessible video that advocates for disability rights. You will experience the filmmaking process from start to finish. We will discuss effective storytelling, brainstorm topics, work on story structure, and write scripts. Then, we'll use a simple set of tools to shoot a professional video. You'll learn the basics of free apps and edit your own video. Finally, you'll ensure video accessibility and of course, share them online via social media!
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): NOAA Science Camp offers students an opportunity to dive into marine and atmospheric science with NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Who is NOAA, you may wonder? NOAA scientists study weather, climate, oceans and coasts, and fisheries and uses many marine and aviation tools to do their research. The work that NOAA does informs important policies to protect our coasts and ocean. This workshop will introduce students to earth and ocean sciences through virtual and hands-on activities, emphasizing solutions to real-world problems. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with NOAA scientists to learn more about their research and pathways to related marine careers.
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Lunch Open Hours (optional) : Stop by Zoom Lunch Open Hours if you have any questions or need tech support.
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Phase 2 Project Presentations: Phase 2 Scholars worked on projects that interest them over the past year and are here to share their presentations.
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Movie Night (optional): Join DO-IT Staff in watching a movie of choice! Students can answer a poll to vote in on what movie they'd be interested in watching together.
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Microsoft Xbox: Explore the Inclusive Tech Lab, a Microsoft space dedicated to inclusive gaming and modern life. Our facility is for people with disabilities, not about people with disabilities. It has been crafted to be an expression of Microsoft’s commitment to the accessibility community and other partners.
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Explore Accessible Gaming (optional): Join us to explore accessible gaming.
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Writing for Success: Learn why writing skills are important and methods to be a better writer while learning about scholarships. Get in touch with your networking side by sending a formal thank you email.
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Let's DO-IT! Mock Interviews with the Pros: During this highly-rated session, Scholars will learn strategies for showcasing their strengths and talents during job interviews.
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Game Night: Play Jackbox Games (optional): Join DO-IT Staff in playing some Jackbox Games! Never played before? Don't worry--just grab a phone or computer, jump on Zoom, and you can play along on screen! These party style games include Fibbage, a game where you make up facts, and others.
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What Comes Next?: You saw Phase 2 present their projects on Wednesday. Think of two ideas of projects you could do to present next year at Summer Study. Think of things you might already be working on with school projects.
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Run Through of Presentations for Closing Ceremony: Phase 2 Scholars and Interns will discuss and refine their presentations so they are ready to share their accomplishments at the 2021 Summer Study Closing Ceremonies. These fun, student-lead presentations are always appreciated by fellow students, DO-IT staff, and the larger DO-IT "family." Get ready to strut your stuff and show off some highlights from your camp experience!
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Closing Ceremonies: DO-IT Scholars and their guests, along with mentors, instructors, and staff will celebrate accomplishments and reflect on the 2021 Summer Study.