The Zombie Scholars Academy is a summer learning experience like you’ve never seen before! And if you think the title tells you everything you need to know – think again! ZSA is a unique academic program that takes the unprecedented interest young people have in the thrilling – and often humorous – fiction of a zombie apocalypse and turns that energy into a fantastic vehicle for learning about some of society’s most pressing needs.
Science, Literature, and Leadership
Why do we enjoy dystopian novels and movies like the Hunger Games, V for Vendetta, Total Recall, Fahrenheit 451 or The Planet of the Apes? Why do plot lines about romances between humans and vampires or werewolves attract so many to the box office? Why do scenarios about the end of the world or organized society make for some of the most popular offerings on TV? Aside from the purely thrilling or humorous elements of these plots, we believe the fundamental reason why people – particularly young people – love these stories so much is that they provoke creative thought about REAL problems we face. These stories ask us to imagine what we would do in a crisis, what science would do to help us, and how we’d solve problems without the benefit of the resources we take for granted. In short, these stories turn on that part of our brain that makes us think most critically. Because the subject matter is fictional, we can enjoy that creative experience that much more.
Check out our recent feature on the Travel Channel – Paranormal Predictions Site!
Written by our own Advisory Committee Member, Aaron Sagers
The Zombie Scholars Academy takes this idea and turns it into a dynamic, one-week residential summer learning experience, exposing students to great opportunities in biology, mathematics, creative writing, social science, group leadership and problem solving. We encourage you to explore these pages to discover more about this incredible experience.
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