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STEM Summer Camps

STEM Summer Camp 2013

This summer a program will be offered at Foothill College for women and under-represented students who are currently sophomores, juniors, and seniors looking to strengthen and expand their scientific knowledge. There are four sessions covering topics in Energy & Power, Robotics, Math, and Water. Each session will introduce students to a variety of science and engineering concepts and involve them in solving a design challenge. The program is free and includes light breakfast and lunch each day.

Program Schedule (Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm)

Cohort 1:
"Energy and Power"
June 24 - July 3
We are all a part of the global energy conversation. In this session, participants will learn what it means to harness and transfer energy, the impacts of energy consumption, and the benefits of using renewable energy sources. Activities will include conducting a solar tracking survey and building a Stirling engine. Teams will further explore renewable energy by designing a concentrating solar power system as part of a final challenge.
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Cohort 2a:
"Robotics"
July 8 - July 18
Participants will explore sensors and control systems, motors and gears, programming, and the design process. Operating flying robots outside in the new PSEC grass quad area and will be just part of investigating how multi-rotor robots work. Building their own robots using LEGO NXT, teams of participants will work together to best equip their robots to complete a design challenge.
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Cohort 2b:
"Math Challenge"
July 8 - July 18
Need to dust off those digits before the next school year? Explore engaging techniques and activities led by our college "math"letic trainers to help strengthen and solidify your math skills, both in and out of the classroom.
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Cohort 3:
"Water"
July 22 - August 1
Have you ever wanted to be on Survivor? What would you do if you had no access to clean drinking water? In this session, participants will learn about the global impact of water on communities while they study the properties of water, investigate sources of water pollution and identify ways to purify it. Participants will then be challenged to build a low-cost system for purifying ocean water to make it safe to drink.
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Download the flyer and application ( Due June 1st)

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