United States Naval Academy (USNA) Summer STEMAnnapolis, MD
Free, residential, for rising 7th through 9th graders.
(each accommodating 100 students):
June 8-13
June 15-20
All students selected for the program will receive a full scholarship (including travel) to attend the camp. Students will be selected based on good academic standing and an aptitude for, and interest in, STEM subjects.
The application closes on April 15th and selections will not begin until then with notification by early May at the latest.
The scholarship includes the full cost of the camp (lodging, meals, and camp programs) as well as air transportation for students outside a 250 mile radius of USNA. Air transportation would be paid for and booked out of the nearest large metropolitan airport as determined by the Admissions office and government travel regulations. Transportation to and from their local airport would be the responsibility of the students and their family or guardians. Transportation to and from USNA from our local airport will be provided by USNA.
The only out-of-pocket expenses would be souvenir type spending money for the trip to Washington D.C. or for use here in the gift shop at USNA.
The students will be housed for the week on the grounds of USNA in Bancroft Hall, which is the dormitory.
Camp counselors consist of Midshipmen (USNA students) who are assigned to cover a group of approximately 6 to 7 students each. There will also be some returning 10th graders (who attended STEM last summer) that will act as group peer counselors. All STEM classes during the camp will be taught by USNA faculty with Midshipmen academic assistants as well. The students are well supervised and their days are full of exciting learning opportunities, with fun activities scheduled in the evenings.
Photos/videos from Saturday, June 13, 2009, Technology Fair and Awards Ceremony.
Sessions included:
cryptography, Sinking the Titanic (Forensic Metallurgy), Sea Perch, robotics (LEGO Mindstorms NXT), 3D simulation (Alice), biometrics, electronics, airfoils, others.
article:
CEOs: Time to address 'education gap'
Shortage of STEM graduates hurts U.S. competitiveness, executives say
From eSchool News staff and wire service reports, Sept 25, 2008
Mr Bujak's photos/videos.
--Mr. Bujak
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