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2009 Summer Engineering and Science Programs for KIDS Entrepreneurial Discovery BizCamp You’ll learn about the challenges and rewards of running your own business, and you’ll participate in hands-on activities that culminate with a business plan competition in which you’ll compete for start-up capital (cash prizes!). Local entrepreneurs will visit and talk about the skills you’ll need to compete in today’s global marketplace. Host: Lawrence Technological University Eligibility: Grades 10–12 Location: Lawrence Technological University, Southfield Dates: June 15–19, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Deadline: May 26 Cost: $200 Day Camp $300 Residential Website: ltu.edu/community_k12/summer_ camps.asp. Contact: Lisa Kujawa Email: kujawa@ltu.edu Forensic Summer Science Institute You will be given a crime scenario, which you’ll solve using state-of-the-art lab equipment to explore DNA fingerprinting, drug testing, hair and fiber analysis, ballistics, gunshot-residue testing, and blood detection using fluorescence analysis. Host: Lawrence Technological University Eligibility: Grades 10–11 Location: Lawrence Technological University, Southfield Dates: Session I: June 29–July 3 Session II: July 6–10, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Deadline: May 26 Cost: $390 Day Camp $550 Residential Website: ltu.edu/community_k12/summer_ camps.asp. Contact: 248-204-3600 Email: Note: nschair@ltu.edu Space is limited and fee includes $200 non-refundable fee Imaging and Graphic Design Camp Develop your artistic skills as you find out what it takes to be a graphic designer. You’ll create artwork for computer games, cartoons, and advertising layouts. Sketching, photography, computer-based graphics, and animation will be featured. Host: Lawrence Technological University Eligibility: Grades 10–11 Location: Lawrence Technological University, Southfield Dates: June 22–26, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Deadline: May 26 Cost: $500 Day Camp $600 Residential Website: ltu.edu/community_k12/summer_ camps.asp. Contact: Lisa Kujawa Email: kujawa@ltu.edu 30 | Technology Century | APRIL–MAY 2009 Architecture and Interior Design Camp Have fun while you learn what skills are needed in the architecture and interior design fields. You’ll visualize space and form, draw plans, make models, and select furniture and colors. You’ll also meet with professional architects and interior designers. Host: Lawrence Technological University Eligibility: Grades 10–11 Location: Lawrence Technological University, Southfield Dates: June 22–26, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Deadline: May 26 Cost: $500 Day Camp $665 Residential Website: ltu.edu/community_k12/summer_ camps.asp. Contact: Lisa Kujawa Email: kujawa@ltu.edu Alternative Energy and Power Generation Camp Alternative energy sources include hydrogen fuel cells, solar heating, photovoltaic, biomass, wind turbines, and geothermal systems. Working in Lawrence Tech’s stateof-the-art Alternative Energy Research Laboratory, you’ll not only learn the fundamentals of each of these technologies, but also gain hands-on use with full-size and commercially available equipment. Host: Lawrence Technological University Eligibility: Grades 10–11 Location: Lawrence Technological University, Southfield Dates: July 13–17, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Deadline: May 26 Cost: $550 Day Camp $650 Residential Website: ltu.edu/community_k12/summer_ camps.asp. Contact: Lisa Kujawa Email: kujawa@ltu.edu Biomedical Engineering Camp Explore the role of the biomedical engineer in designing procedures and equipment that assist in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease and injury, make medical testing less intrusive, and enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities. Team projects will acquaint you with instrumentation used in medical settings and basic engineering design tools. Host: Lawrence Technological University Eligibility: Grades 10–12 Location: Lawrence Technological University, Southfield Dates: July 13–17, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Deadline: May 26 Cost: $500 Day Camp $600 Residential Website: ltu.edu/community_k12/summer_ camps.asp. Contact: Lisa Kujawa Email: kujawa@ltu.edu Gaming Camp Through this program, you’ll focus on the dynamic world of video game development. You’ll learn the concepts of game design and the basics of 3D graphics production, including modeling, texturing, and animating. You’ll be required to play games and create your own mini-game portfolio. Host: Lawrence Technological University Eligibility: Grades 10–12 Location: Lawrence Technological University, Southfield Dates: June 29–July 3, from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Deadline: May 26 Cost: $550 Day Camp $650 Residential Website: ltu.edu/community_k12/summer_ camps.asp. Contact: Lisa Kujawa Email: kujawa@ltu.edu ROBOFEST An international competition for students in grades 5–12. Robofest challenges participants to design, build, and program autonomous robots to complete playful missions or exhibitions. Young people have fun while learning computer programming, engineering, math, and science.
Host: Lawrence Technological University Eligibility: Junior Division, grades 5–8; Senior Division, grades 9-12 Location: Lawrence Technological University, Southfield Dates: Registration began in December 2008 for the 2009 competition. Cost: See website Website: www.robofest.net Contact: 248-204-3566 Email: robofest@ltu.edu Biotechnology Camp This field is growing at a tremendous rate with many job opportunities. Students will analyze drug and vaccine components, analyze DNA, perform cutting-edge scientific techniques, and learn about other growing biotechnology fields. Host: Macomb Community College Eligibility: Students 15 or older Location: Macomb Community College Dates: July 6–9, from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Cost: $120 Website: www.macomb.edu Contact: Ed Stanton, 586-445-7640 or 586-445-7152 Email: stantone@macomb.edu Robotics Macomb’s team of instructors will take you through the entire process of designing, constructing, and debugging a robot. Students will receive hands-on experience, as well as exposure to demonstrations in this field. Host: Macomb Community College Eligibility: Students 15 or older Location: Macomb Community College Dates: June 22–26, from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Cost: $100 Website: www.macomb.edu Contact: Ed Stanton, 586-445-7640 or 586-445-7152 Email: stantone@macomb.edu Veterinary Technician Animal lovers, here is your chance to learn how to take proper care of animals from professional licensed veterinary technicians and become familiar with many animalrelated careers. Host: Macomb Community College Eligibility: Students 15 or older Location: Macomb Community College Dates: June 22–26, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Cost: $160 Website: www.macomb.edu Contact: Ed Stanton, 586-445-7640 or 586-445-7152 Email: stantone@macomb.edu Veterinary Technician II- Exotic Animals (Pre-requisite: must have completed Veterinary Technician Academy.) Students will have the opportunity to work with exotic animals such as snakes, turtles, rabbits, hedgehogs, and birds and learn common veterinary medical procedures. Host: Macomb Community College Eligibility: Students 15 or older Location: Macomb Community College Dates: June 12–26, time TBA Cost: $100 Website: www.macomb.edu Contact: Ed Stanton, 586-445-7640 or 586-445-7152 Email: stantone@macomb.edu Renewable Energy Explore several renewable energy sources in this four-day, hands-on Career Academy. High school students will have the opportunity to experience exciting projects such as the construction and testing of a windmill, building hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and generating power from solar panels. Participants will also visit and tour a renewable energy facility. Host: Macomb Community College Eligibility: Students 15 or older Location: Macomb Community College Dates: August 10–13, from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Cost: $120 Website: www.macomb.edu Contact: Ed Stanton, 586-445-7640 or 586-445-7152 Email: stantone@macomb.edu High School Engineering Institute (HSEI) Students spend a week exploring engineering through lecture, lab, and design sessions run by faculty and student assistants from our various programs. Special sessions are also presented on diversity, cooperative education, and international education opportunities. Students will also visit a manufacturing facility in Michigan and the program concludes with a cookout. Host: Michigan State University Eligibility: Students entering grades 10–12 Location: Michigan State University, East Lansing Dates: July 12–16 Deadline: TBA, limited to 100 students Cost: $500 Website: http://www.egr.msu.edu/futureengineer/node/49 Contact: Drew Kim, 517-355-6616, ext. 1 Email: kima@egr.msu.edu LEGO Robotics to Wireless Integrated Microsystems for Beginners Designed for students to explore various engineering fields, focus on problem identification, team-building, communication, problem-solving, programming, and competition using the NXT Robotics Invention System. Host: Michigan State University Eligibility: Grades 4–6 Location: Michigan State University, East Lansing Dates: June 15–19 & June 22–26, from 8 a.m.–Noon Deadline: June 1 Cost: $225 Website: http://www.egr.msu.edu/futureengineer/node/36 Contact: Bob Watson Email: rfwatson@egr.msu.edu www.esd.org | The Engineering Society of Detroit | 31
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