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| The WIMS Center uses microsensors and
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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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.
LEGO Robotics to WIMS Program is a one-week commuter program that meets
from 8am - Noon, Monday - Friday. It is designed to focus on engineering
design process, team-building, communication, problem-solving, programming,
presentation, and competition.
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Designed to start where the beginning
program ends and go into more detail about programming and building with
emphasis on First LEGO League (FLL) competition. Students will continue
to explore various engineering fields, focus on problem identification,
team-building, communication, problem-solving, programming and competition
using the NXT Robotics Invention System.
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Objectives: Encourage teenage boys and
girls to study engineering. Focus on cutting edge technology. Design and
implement research-based experiential WIMS curriculum. Provide an academically
rigorous schedule to maximize living and learning experiences. Attend
to students’ academic, professional, and personal needs in a safe
learning environment. Create pre-college research opportunities. Provide
a climate that ensures young people are supported to reach their fullest
potential.
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Designed to encourage high school women to consider engineering as
a career option. Students will be exposed to the majors in Biosystem
Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Applied Engineering Sciences, and Computer Science and
Engineering. Special sessions are also presented on women in engineering
issues, diversity, cooperative education, and international education
opportunities. The students also visit a manufacturing facility in Michigan.
The program concludes with a closing ceremony involving students, their
parents, participating faculty, student assistants and academic staff.
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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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