Explore engineering and robotics this summer
4J’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program is offering a new opportunity for high-performing high school students. A first of its kind in the Eugene Metro area, the for-credit summer program for 10th–12th graders offers design and robotics experience.
Students will work in problem-solving teams and have a chance to compete for project design and function. The courses are designed to apply basic engineering, math and science principles learned in previous high school courses.
Course offerings:
Students may take one or both courses. Each course is 0.5 credits.
Course 1: Applied Engineering Principles
Explore specific areas of engineering with a structured design process. The team and individual activities will require students to demonstrate proficiency in real-world problem solving, project design and application, and communication using industry standards.
Course 2: Applied Robotic Principles
Apply principles of robotics in a lab setting. Students will receive background knowledge to complete a complex robotic problem. The team and individual activities will require students to demonstrate proficiency in understanding robotic concepts and application.
The details:
Fee: $375 per course. Limited scholarships are available.
When: Monday–Friday, July 7–Aug. 1, 2014
Engineering: 8:00–11:30 a.m.
Robotics: 12:00–3:30 p.m.
Where: STEM Building, Churchill High School campus
- Open to 10th–12th grade students from any district and any school, including home school.
- A student should be comfortable with and competent in algebra concepts.
- Students are expected to fully attend the course in which they enroll.
- Courses include projects that will require time both in and out of class plus an additional project that must be completed for credit.
For questions and to enroll:
Contact Kim Finch at 541-790-7568 or finch_k@4j.lane.edu.
