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ne Rubrik at beverly hospital at danvers treating depression the center for tms therapy new hope for ne Science 24 high school students who have a strong interest in science and the marine environment. The Academy, in its sixth year, offers two sessions: an introductory program for first-time attendees and a more advanced, student-directed research curricula for returning students. Tuition for the program is $900, but the center sets aside some money for scholarships. It's money well spent, too; one of the COSA scholarship students was so inspired by the program that she applied for—and was granted—a $17,000 scholarship to study at a residential marine science program in Maine for a semester. While the windswept East Point may seem a world away, MSC faculty and administration are very much aware of the underserved communities at their doorstep; just across the water lies Lynn, where local beaches are often closed due to pollution. Engaging that population is an important part of their outreach mission, McCauley says, adding that despite the proximity of these communities to the shore, a surpris- ing number of kids have never touched salt water. She recalls one group in particular who, after spending some time on the beach, were restless and asking to go back inside. Mc- Cauley was surprised—she thought things were going well. But their teacher explained that many of the kids were just not used to being outside. "This … made me really appreciate what we are able to offer to particular audiences, especially those who may never get to experience the shore, despite living within a few miles of it," McCauley says. Depression is a real and treatable medical condition. Those suffering from depression know the persistent toll it can take on quality of life, family, friends and work. Beverly Hospital at Danvers offers an innovative new treatment option for depression called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy (TMS) for individuals who don't achieve adequate benefit from antidepressants and/or experience unpleasant side effects. TMS Therapy is a non-invasive, non-drug therapy that has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a safe and effective treatment for people with depression who have not responded well to treatment with medications. Now you no longer have to live with depression. To schedule a consultation or for more information call 978-304-8671 Engaging Young Girls To that end, the MSC launched an ambitious partnership with Girls, Inc. of Lynn last year, including nearly 200 girls from elementary school through high school in its Beach Sisters program. Beach Sisters runs 10-week after-school sessions for elementary school girls, studying things like local habitats and sea creatures. "It's about generally stimulating inter- est and teaching them cool topics, so they don't see science as daunting or scary," McCauley says. The middle school program is offered during the summer and includes hands- on research and community involvement. For example, last summer, participants interviewed Lynn's chief of police about beach pollution and researched causes of Lynn's fre- quent beach closures. Beach Sisters is an important program, explains McCau- ley, as the middle school years are when a lot of young peo- ple lose interest in science. "We're trying to connect them to their local resources, as well as to connect with com- munity and public officials," she says. "There's something to be said for this kind of hands-on thing that will hopefully encourage them to choose science study and perhaps four- year universities over two-year schools." The Beach Sisters high school program is just getting off the ground; right 76 nshoremag.com May/June 2012 nshoremag.com May/June 2012 480 Maple Street, Danvers, MA 01923