Team America Rocketry Challenge - The Challenge: each team of students must design and build a model rocket carrying one hen egg that will fly to exactly 850 feet and stay aloft for exactly 45 seconds and return the egg uncracked. The qualifying selection flight demonstration is due April 9, 2007. Team sends in form if the flight is successful.
InDemand Magazine - Check out InDemand. It connects today's students with the careers of tomorrow. Each issue explores careers in a different high growth industry. It provides students as well as guidance counselors, parents and teachers with interesting and relevant information about career opportunities, education, the skills needed for various jobs and resources to explore careers and tips about how to help students build successful futures.
Association for Women in Science (AWIS) - The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. AWIS is a network, a resource, and a voice that operates on both national and local levels.
NASA's Get Into EdSpace - Edspace is the web site of NASA's Educator Astronaut Program. The site invites you to walk in the shoes of an astronaut to experience virtual training exercises and get behind the scenes to learn more about the people on Earth who make spaceflight possible. At Edspace, you can learn about how astronauts prepare for spaceflight, what it's like to live in space, and even take part in online projects.
Tech Valley Summer Camp - Tech Valley Summer Camp is an exciting opportunity in which girls and boys from local schools spend five days engaged in FUN, and exciting activities alongside professionals in the fields of Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Advanced Materials, Alternative Energies, Information Technologies, and Multidisciplinary Engineering. Each day of the camp is hosted by a different Tech Valley business, organization, or university.
Sloan Career Cornerstone Center - This career planning site offers vast resources including profile of the field, links to video and print profiles of professionals working in each area of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computing.
Tech-Interns, The Source for Undergraduate and Graduate Science and Engineering Internships - This site is an online clearinghouse for information regarding extra-curricular study and employment in technical and science fields. The features of this site include not only a search engine for internship and co-op opportunities, but also links to many other helpful websites on internships, post-graduate employment, scholarships, and financial aid.
Purchase College: SummerTech - SummerTech Computer Camps offer a choice of seven week long and multiweek curricula. All courses are integrated into the full camp experience. Tech learning and fun featuring seven curriculums to choose from include Digital Film, Animation, Music Recording,Machinima Code,Flash and Web.
TryEngineering.org Lesson Plans - TryEngineering offers a variety of lesson plans for ages 8 to 18 that align with education standards to allow teachers and students to apply engineering principles in the classroom. The provided matrix will allow you to select a lesson that will be age and content appropriate for your classroom.
KidSmart - A Guide to Early Learning and Technology for School - The computer is a relatively new arrival in many early childhood classrooms. This site will help you understand what's possible when it comes to young children and computer time. It includes introductions to important issues about teaching and learning with technology, practical discussions, concrete tips on evaluating software and useful aids for classroom management and real lesson plan ideas submitted by teachers.
Kids N Technolgy at New York University - The ultimate technology camp for ages 8-18. Campers build their own computers and take them home! Students design, build, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair personal computers, authoring their own summer experience. Morning and afternoon sessions are offered this year at New York University, in the heart of Greenwich Village.
TeachEngineering Resources for K12 - Engineering is all around us. TeachEngineering Resources for K12 uses engineering as a vehicle to integrate math and science fundamentals. All lesson plans are based upon age-appropriate national and state science, technology, mathematics and engineering educational standards.
Intel Education Initiative K12 - Education is critical to each citizen's ability to thrive in the knowledge economy. Today's students must develop key 21st century skills such as familiarity with information and communication technology (ICT), problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration so they are able to function in, and shape, the world ahead. Intel Education Initiative links to innovative ways to use technology and promote critical 21st century skills - in the classroom or in the community.
Monroe Community College High School Engineering Competition - Monroe Community College High School Engineering Competition includes three events. SumoBots: design an electric powered SumoBot with the force to push an opponent's SumoBot off a round table having a 7-foot diameter. Auto Safety : design and build the lightest model car body that will protect 2 extra large eggs during a collision with a concrete block and have the styling and features that
would make it an appealing choice to a car buyer. And Wooden Bridge: design and build a wooden bridge with a mass less than 25 grams that will support the maximum load at mid-span.
Summer Cybersecurity Camp for High School Students - This week long program includes instruction in such cybersecurity topics as computer security, network security, digital forensics, cryptography, legal issues, security policy, identity theft, worms and viruses, steganography and wireless security.
Internet Science and Technology Fair (ISTF) - ISTF is a web based science and technology competition. Teams of students from across the U.S. compete for certificates awarded by the National Medal of Technology Program at the U.S. Department of Commerce .Students are challenged to use information and communication tools as they work as a team to complete a four-month research project, master email to request technical information from scientists and engineers, search, analyze and synthesize electronic information sources from the Internet and present their final research findings in a website format.
National Academy of Engineering (NAE) - The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) mission is to promote the technological welfare of the nation by marshaling the knowledge and insights of eminent members of the engineering profession. This is a portal for all engineering activities at the National Academies, which along with the NAE include the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council.
iD Tech Camps:Fordham University Computer Camps, NY - iD Tech Camps offers summer computer camps for kids and teens. The courses are for beginner to advanced levels, and vary from creating video games and producing digital movies to designing web pages and learning programming and robotics.
Marymount Science and Technology Camp - Led by professional science teachers and multimedia experts, the Science and Technology Camp is an innovative experience for any child interested in discovering the world of science through laboratory experiments, field trips, nature studies and technology. Highlights include bridge building, chemistry, biology and physics, robotics, video production, digital photography and more.
Engineers Week - Engineers Week promotes recognition among parents, teachers and students of the importance of a technical education and a high level of math, science, and technology literacy, and motivates youths to pursue engineering careers in order to provide a diverse, vigorous and informed engineering workforce.
Camp Ulster County Community College - Camp Ulster has athletic, artistic, and academic camps that provide new challenges and enriching experiences. A few of the camps are: Blowfish Robocraft Camp, NASA Academy of Future Space Explorers Camp, Web Design for Teens Camp, Astronomy Camp and More!
Computer software engineers - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.
Multimedia Math Mania - An opportunity to explore math and technology firsthand, to apply math skills and use problem solving while conducting experiments, designing and constructing projects, working on state-of-the-art computer programs and exploring the Internet
SummerTech at Manhattanville College,Purchase,NY - SummerTech Computer Camps offer a choice of seven week-long and multi-week curricula. All courses are integrated into the full camp experience. Tech learning and fun featuring seven curriculums to choose from: Digital Film, Animation, Music Recording,Machinima Code,Flash and Web.
Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES) - MITES(Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science) is a rigorous six-week residential, academic enrichment summer program for promising high school juniors who are interested in studying and exploring careers in science, engineering, and entrepreneurship.
TechValleyCareers - The Center's mission is to support appropriate career development through the design and delivery of innovative resources and programs that prepare students for the 21st century workplace. is an online clearinghouse for information about high tech careers in the Greater Capital Region. Through this website, educators, students and parents are linked to education and career opportunities made possible by the high tech growth and expansion in Tech Valley.
NASA's Celestia Exploration Activity - Explore the wild and natural wonders of our celestial neighbors. Soar freely through the Solar System with NASA's Learning Technologies Celestia Exploration Activity. This highly interactive, richly engaging, and scientifically accurate website based on the Middle School National Science Education Standards for Solar System science
Cornell University CATALYST Program - Cornell Association for the Technological Advancement of Learned Youth in Science and Technology CATALYST Program is a one-week summer residential program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from underrepresented backgrounds. CATALYST seeks to advance diversity in engineering and especially encourages members of groups underrepresented in the fields of math, science, and engineering (African American, Latino/a, or Native American) to apply.
DigiGirlz High Technology Camps - DigiGirlz High Tech Camp, sponsored by Microsoft, is a technology camp for girls.The goal is to educate and inspire girls by introducing them to the considerable opportunities and career choices available in the high-tech industry. Stony Brook, NY , one of several sites, is this years local llocation.
Purchase College: Summer Tech Day Camp - This computer day camp is designed for children ages 6 through 9. The course includes general computing (OS, Microsoft Apps) to get children up to speed as well as animation, web page making, and computer gaming.
College of SUNY Geneseo Young Scholar Adventures: Geneseo Summer Scholars - The Geneseo Summer scholars program is a wonderful opportunity for interested students entering grades 5 to 8 to take advantage of. Each student chooses two courses that interest them. The courses include Adventures in Science, Astronomy and Aerospace, Computer Art and Design and Web Site Design.
DigiPen Institute of Technology Project Fun - DigiPen Institute of Technology, the leader in video game development education, presents a summer workshop series designed to introduce participants of all experience levels to the fundamentals of game programming, 3D computer animation and robotics. These workshops are designed to give high school and middle school students an opportunity to explore the possibility of having a career either in game programming, 3D computer animation or computer engineering. Video Game Programming Level One is offered in New York City.
Alliance of Technology and Women (ATW) - Alliance of Technology and Women (ATW) supports women and men worldwide who share the common interests of empowering women in technology, increasing the number of women in executive roles and encouraging women and girls to enter technology fields.
GetTech - Math and Science are the cornerstones you need for an exciting and rewarding career in the technology-driven future. GetTech will show you careers where you can put those skills to work creating the future.
Rader's Cosmos4Kids - Cosmos4Kids.com is a website that teaches the basics of astronomy and space exploration to all ages. It has sections on the universe, galaxies, systems, the Solar System, space exploration and missions.
Polytechnic University Summer Research Institute - The Summer Research Institute of Polytechnic University provides talented high school students with educational opportunities in science, engineering and mathematics beyond those regularly available in course and laboratories at students' high schools. Students engage in independent research in university laboratories under the guidance faculty mentors.
Summer Day Camp:Ages: 6 to 9 - This computer day camp is designed for children ages 6 through 9. The course includes general computing (OS, Microsoft Apps) to get children up to speed as well as animation, web page making, and computer gaming.
Sloan Career Cornerstone Center - Career planning site offers vast resources including: profile of the field,links to video and print profiles of professionals working in each area of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computing.
TryEngineering.org - This resource for students,ages 8 to18, their parents, their teachers and their school counselors will find this portal about engineering and engineering careers, to be helpful for young people to better understand what engineering means, and how an engineering career can be made part of their future.
Mildred Elley: Video Game Design Camp - If you're entering grade six through eleven, you can explore the world of video game production at a summer camp unlike any other. Learn how to make your video game ideas come to life. Design the sights, sounds and activities of your game. Learn the techniques used to create the kind of 3D world that makes a video game worth playing.
Summer Programs
July 9-August 22, 2007
If you?re entering grade six through eleven, you can explore the world of video game production at a summer camp unlike any other.
American Electronics Association (AeA) Advancing the Business of Technology - AeA is a nationwide non-profit trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry.
KidSmart - A Guide to Early Learning and Technology for Home - This new website for early learning and technology is presented in nine languages. It includes a guide for parents to encourage early learning at home. This site will help you understand what's possible when it comes to young children and computer time.
Camp Game:Intensive Video Game Creation - Camp Game is a unique five-week experience in intensive video game creation, visualization, and production. Work with a faculty of game industry veterans to create concepts and prototypes for games using the latest software, hardware, and development tools. The program provides the optimal balance between creativity and application, evaluation and analysis, and instruction-based learning and hands-on practice.
Multimedia Math Mania - Math is fun! This is an opportunity to explore math and technology firsthand, to apply math skills and use problem solving while conducting experiments, designing and constructing projects, working on state of the art computer programs and exploring the Internet
Stony Brook University Camp Academies - Stony Brook University Camp Academies are designed to satisfy campers with an interest in art, chess, computers, medical sciences, and the performing arts. The campers receive a full day of instructional activities relating to his or her chosen topic. Topics include: Athletic/Medical Academy, Computer Academy, Dig Deeper into Science and Science Academy.
National Computer Camp: Manhattan College, Riverdale, New York - National Computer Camp aims to provide campers with life long computer skills. As its primary focus, NCC provides a solid foundation in programming, focusing on languages and applications, hardware, video game and web page design.
Alliance of Technology and Women (ATW): ATW Tech Valley Albany, NY Chapter - The ATW supports women and men worldwide who share the common interests of empowering women in technology, increasing the number of women in executive roles and encouraging women and girls to enter technology fields. The NY Tech Valley Chapter provides programs for women and girls that enrich, educate and inform.
Cornell University CURIE Academy: For Girls Who Dream Big - The CURIE Academy is a one-week residential program for high school girls who excel in math and science, enjoy solving problems, and want to learn more about careers in engineering.
Journey Inside: Engaging Technology to Explain Technology - The Journey Inside is a collection of 35 interactive, online lessons for students to complete. The curriculum is divided into six sections: Introduction to Computers, Circuits and Switches, Digital Information, Microprocessors, The Internet, and Technology and Society. Many of the lessons include interactive Flash activities, virtual field trips, and videos demonstrating the ideas discussed.
Tech Savvy,Educating Girls in the New Computer Age - How do we educate girls to become tech savvy women? This report explores how to make computers and other technology more accessible, appealing, and inviting to a variety of users and learners.
Aerospace Industries Association - The Aerospace Industries Association represents the nation's leading manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military, and business aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, space systems, aircraft engines, missiles, materiel, and related components, equipment, services, and information technology.
Summer at RIT:Kids on Campus - Choose Your Workshop! Animation with a Twist, Interactive Music Madness, Web Magic, Flash Puzzle Quest, Draw, Shoot, Animate, and Ultimate Web Comics are just a few fun topics available!
GetTech Teacher Lesson Guide - The role of technology has become more important in a teacher's world. Use of the teaching modules in this GetTech Teacher Lesson Guide may enhance your curricula with ways to explore careers with your students using the Gettech.org website.
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