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robots to inspire K-12 students in science, engineering, mathematics,
and social skills. K-12 students design and build science and engineering
experiments in collaboration with science teachers from local schools
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In partnership with WIMS and the Dept. of Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science (EECS), seventh and eighth grade DAPCEP students participate
in an innovative "SuperStar Challenge" program. They are taught the
fundamentals of electrical and computer engineering and its applications
to modern technology by exploring these topics through hands-on experiments
involving computer programming and robotics. In addition, university
student mentors teach science principles of infrared communication and
images, sound and hearing, and digital operation and design. In culmination,
teams of DAPCEP students working together to create unique robots and
program them to do specific tasks complete the "SuperStar Challenge."
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This three-week, summer residential program held at Michigan State
University is for Detroit-area students who are entering eleventh or
twelfth grade and allows in-depth exploration and research-based experiential
learning in the latest WIMS technologies. Students are introduced to
nine disciplines of engineering (mechanical, biosystems, applied engineering
sciences, electrical, computer, civil/ environmental, chemical, material
science and engineering, and computer science engineering) while involved
in group projects. Students will interact with professional role models
and receive instruction in wireless integrated microsystems, college
algebra to calculus, physics, and C++ programming, as well as have tours
of industrial companies as part of their educational activities. Newly
developed wireless networking experiments, such as the WIMS electronic
thermometer and artificial muscle-propelled robotic fish, will teach
physical science principles as part of the WIMS short course.
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The WIMS-focused WIESRP is a one-week summer residential program held at Michigan State University for women who are entering tenth through
twelfth grade, and is designed to encourage high school women in considering engineering as a career option. The program provides opportunities
to: (1) explore various fields of engineering, (2) have practical, hands-on, interactive, and theory-based application experiences in WIMS
laboratory-based projects, (3) experience research-based learning in cutting-edge WIMS technologies, (4) receive instruction on
trigonometry/calculus, C++ programming, and computer-aided design with Unigraphics, (4) participate in the WIMS Short Course (Chemistry,
Biology, and Physics) and (5) attend an engineering seminar course structured to promote student-faculty-professional interaction, as well as
give students role models for their future professional careers. Corporate and university tours and activities at fun locations complement
the academically intensive in-class learning.
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Each summer, entering eighth, ninth, and tenth grade teenagers may enroll in a one-week WIMS for TEENS Summer
Residential Program, held at Michigan State University. This course is designed to be a catalyst in developing
youth who are motivated and well prepared to choose careers in science, math, and engineering fields, specifically
in WIMS. Students are introduced to pre-college wireless integrated microsystems, Mathaphysics, and various types
of engineering taught by faculty and graduate students using hands-on activities. Along with extensive instruction
in pre-algebra and algebra, the WIMS curriculum is designed to give first-hand experience with engineering practices.
As students develop their final project idea, design techniques will be taught, and they will be required to develop a
PowerPoint or poster on their engineering project. In addition, participants will have an opportunity to tour MSU's
Cyclotron and the WIMS Engineering Research Center located in Ann Arbor, that complement the academic, intensive, in-class learning.
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To heighten children's interest in science and engineering, First LEGO
League teaches them how to solve a challenge with a fully autonomous
robot. Ages 9 to 14, these students have eight weeks to build, program,
and test their robots, which they make completely out of LEGOS. Buildings
robots in groups of seven, the participants learn teamwork and problem
solving. Each challenge they are given to solve highlights an actual
problem facing the world today.
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In order to teach science, engineering, and mathematics in an interesting
way, cognitive hands-on-materials have been developed to create an environment
called “from kindergarten to Ph.D.” or K-Ph.D. The K-Ph.D. program is
based on the notion that Ph.D. students, involved in cutting research
in micro and nano technologies, are better role models for K-12 students—our
future engineers.
In the last six years, the TASEM modules, used in various in- and after-school pre-college learning activities in Lansing-area schools, include
robots (RCX and NXT), microcontroller programming, nanotechnology, static charges, technology assisted business innovations (TABI), GPS and HD video.
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