FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama will host three summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Camps starting in June.
The camps are, Engage in STEM, June 3-5 and June 5-7; Learn to Program Microcontrollers, June 10-14; and Robot Programming, June 10-14.
According to Dr. James Jerkins, professor of Computer Science, topics will include robotics, astronomy, computer programming and mathematical applications.
The Robot Programming camp will feature programming and problem solving with pre-assembled Parallax robots. Activities include creating programs to maneuver the robot and use sensors.
The Learn to Program Microcontrollers campers will “experience hands-on programming with modern microcontrollers and simple circuits,” he said. “Activities include building electronic circuits and creating programs to manipulate the circuits.”
Prior experience is not required for either camp.
The camps will “incorporate project-based learning, will promote scientific inquiry and the application of mathematics and technology in the context of experimental design, problem solving, technical briefing and report writing,” Jerkins said.
Camp instructors will consist of UNA faculty, while UNA math and computers science students will be counsellors. The camps range in price from $145-$275 and have certain grade restrictions associated with them.
Registration and additional information is available at: https://www.una.edu/stemcamp/
Media Release/Bryan Rachal
University Communications/UNA
