Posted on February 26th, 2010 by ASEE
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Student Chapter, is hosting a free, one day engineering camp at Boise State University, Sat., April 17, 2010, for students in grades 7-10. Activities include: • Edible Aquifer • Designer Bridges • Amazing Robotics • Creative Inventions • and more! FREE lunch, snacks and door prizes. Application deadline: April 1.
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Tags: Grades 7-10, Hispanic Students, Programs for Students, Weekend programs
Posted on February 26th, 2010 by ASEE
The week-long Summer LEGO Engineering Institute at Tufts University, August 2-6 or 9-13, is a way for educators grades K-12 to gain knowledge of engineering concepts, LEGO hardware & software, and associated pedagogy/educational theory. Exploration of the LEGO bricks and related theory will primarily be done through participation in hands-on, open-ended design projects. Cost: $600. Application deadline: none stated, but early enrollment encouraged. No new 2011 information provided.
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Posted on February 24th, 2010 by ASEE
MESY (Math, Engineering, Science and You) is a colorful program of New Hampshire Public Television that aims to engage and excite kids, parents, educators, and community leaders about the STEM subjects – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
With separate sections devoted to math, engineering, and science, respectively, the MESY website offers videos and PBS programming, activities, links to other websites, and a list of New Hampshire state standards.
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Posted on February 24th, 2010 by ASEE
The University of Texas at Austin will host its 11th annual “Explore UT, The Biggest Open House in Texas!” from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 6. More than 50,000 visitors are expected to participate in a day of free activities, performances, demonstrations and lectures. The Cockrell School of Engineering will be hosting a variety of hands-on activities, lectures, and displays. Visitors will see the latest in solar powered vehicles, learn about the reverse engineering of toys, find out how computers really work, and experience biomedical engineering and how engineering is involved in the making of artificial body parts.
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Posted on February 23rd, 2010 by ASEE
Join Museum staff and area scientists at the Museum of Life and Science, Durham, NC, March 27, as we celebrate NanoDays 2010: a day of hands-on programs and demonstrations about nanoscale science, engineering and technology. We will feature various science and technology related activities designed to excite, engage and educate people of all ages about the science of the very small.
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Posted on February 23rd, 2010 by ASEE
KidsQuest Children’s Museum joins NanoDays, the nationwide celebration of nanoscale science. Visit between March 30th and April 11th for daily NanoActivities and view things on a microscopic scale, build a molecular model, create a heat sensor with nanocrystals and conduct other fun nanoscale science experiments.
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Tags: Children's Museum, Family events, Grades K-5, Nanotechnology
Posted on February 23rd, 2010 by ASEE
Ashland, Oregon’s Scienceworks joins NanoDays, the nationwide celebration of nanoscale science, March 27 – April 3. Visitors will enjoy a number of nano-related activities at the museum.
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Posted on February 22nd, 2010 by ASEE
Boston’s Museum of Science joins NanoDays, the nationwide celebration of nanoscale science, from March 27 – April 3, inviting everyone to join in a week of nano-related activities week long, with several special events: jugglers, demonstrations, model building, and live presentations.
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Posted on February 22nd, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
The National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN) features an educational portal for nanotech resources, products, information and more. Their children’s magazine “Nanooze” includes articles, games, a blog, and its own interactive website. The portal is separated into resources for K-12 students, teachers, undergrads, graduates & professionals and the general community.
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