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Summer Academies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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NanoExplorers: A High School Summer STEM Academy

Cameron University
Lawton, Oklahoma
June 16-21 and June 23-28, 2024
Fall 2024 Grades: 9-12
Residential

NanoExplorers: A High School Summer Science Academy, a 10-day residential STEM academy at Cameron University will be scheduled for June 16-21 and 23-28, 2024. The academy will feature participation by 24 high school students who will be highly motivated and talented high school students who reside in Oklahoma. Students will engage in hands-on activities in imaging and manipulating nanostructures, both "top down" and "bottom up" approaches to making nanostructures, and devices based on nanotechnology. The activities will be designed to introduce the concept of nanotechnology and will include applications in both chemistry and physics as well as information about career opportunities related to nanotechnology.

Apply today by visiting https://www.cameron.edu/chem-phys-eng/beyond-the-classroom/nanoexplorers. Contact Dr. E. Ann Nalley at annn@cameron.edu or by telephone at 580-581-2889 or cell (405-659-8425).

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The Human Water Cycle

East Central University
Ada, Oklahoma
June 24-27, 2024
Fall 2024 Grades: 9-12
Commuter

Do you know where your water comes from or where it goes when you flush? In the Human Water Cycle Summer STEM Academy, we will dive into the natural water cycle and explore the human tributary. On the way, we will visit water sources and treatment plants, learn from industry experts, collect water samples, conduct wet labs, fly drones, and tackle real-world water challenges. Students entering grades 9-12 have the chance to explore where their water comes from, who handles it, how it gets to their homes, and what happens when it is flushed away.

More information provided on the application forms, or contact Dr. Robin Roberson (robrrob@ecok.edu).

Application form: The Human Water Cycle Application

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Camp Biomed: A Glowing Overview

Northeastern State University
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
June 24-28, 2024
Fall 2024 Grades: 8-10
Commuter

What happens when you cross a jellyfish with bacteria? Find out a Camp Biomed, a STEM-based Summer Academy held at NSU's Broken Arrow campus from June 24-28, 2024. Participants will learn about microbiology and molecular biology and how these sciences overlap by creating bioluminescent bacterium through cutting-edge experiments. We will also tour different facilities in Tulsa to learn about the latest science investigations. Participants will understand the science that drives experiments, learn to interpret the outcomes, and, most importantly, have lots of fun! Students can be dropped off between 8:45-9:00 a.m. and picked up between 4:00-4:15 p.m.

Apply at: https://forms.gle/YZVpN6Ex3uKBB8Lw8 or contact Dr. Janaki Iyer at iyer@nsuok.edu or 918-449-6479 for more information.

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DroneXperience Summer Academy

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
July 22-26, 2024
Fall 2024 Grades: 8-12
Commuter

(NSU) is launching the DroneXperience (DroneX) Summer Academy from July 22-26, 2024, in Tahlequah, Okla., in response to the growing drone industry. This hands-on program offers 8th-12th grade students the chance to construct and pilot their own drones while exploring exciting STEM career possibilities. DroneX aims to become a hub for learning, research and innovation in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones. The academy is free and inclusive, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds and economic households, including those from public, private, and homeschool settings. The program runs for five days, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with flexible dropoff and pickup options to accommodate participants and their families.

More information and registration: https://academics.nsuok.edu/continuing education/YouthPrograms/drn_cmp.aspx

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Get Green for Blue: Outdoor STEM Investigations Connecting Water to You!

Northeastern State University
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
June 24-28, 2024
Fall 2024 Grades: 8-10
Commuter

Put on your waders, grab your net, and let's catch those critters! Working in teams, you will learn about water quality through collecting data, analyzing the health of water bodies, and determining possible solutions to water quality problems. This STEM Summer Academy program is funded by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and is open to students entering the 8th through 10th grades. The timeframe is from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but accommodations will be made for those who need different dropoff and/or pickup times. Come to Northeastern State University in Broken Arrow June 24-28, 2024 (Monday through Friday) and be a part of this fun, activity-based STEM adventure!

For more information, contact Dr. Pamela Christol, phone (918-449-6539) or email: christol@nsuok.edu.

Website: https://academics.nsuok.edu/continuingeducation/YouthPrograms/green4blue_outdoor_stem.aspx

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Robotics for Young Scientists and Engineers

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
June 10-14, 2024
Fall 2024 Grades: 9-11
Commuter

The Summer Academy at Northeastern State University (NSU) - Tahlequah aims to encourage students in Oklahoma into STEM studies to become the next generation of scientists and engineers. Our academy topic is Robotics. It is a multidisciplinary field with the intersection of mechanics, electronics, computing and mechatronics to create simple and smart systems to benefit society. It aligns with the curriculum in mechanical engineering and physics programs in college. Students will design, build and test a robotic vehicle to collect, pick up, move and organize objects (Learn by Doing), and tour the FlightSafety Simulation at Broken Arrow to further make community connections with higher education experience and industry.

The Academy is free and inclusive, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds, including public, private and homeschool settings. It will be held at NSU, Tahlequah campus, Science Building (address: 611 N. Grand Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464). It spans five days, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with flexible dropoff and pickup options.

For more information, please contact Dr. Zhao at zhaow@nsuok.edu. The application form for the Academy is in the link below. Please submit the completed application form to Dr. Weihuan Zhao at zhaow@nsuok.edu.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BFEPdZmr7gEsDh2h4Ok053jHHYSXDgQP/view?usp=sharing

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Renewable Energy - The Future is Here - Learning & Exploring Today

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, Oklahoma
May 27-31, 2024
Fall 2024 Grades: 9-12
Residential

Renewable Energy - The Future is Here - Learning & Exploring Today will engage students in hands-on learning with experts in higher education and professionals in the field of renewable energy. Students will get an inside view of an operating nacelle, experience with simulators and a climbing tower, and see an operational wind turbine and solar field. Students will learn about the generation of electricity, get an introduction to electronics and robotics, and have hands-on experiences with the Renewable Energy Trainer, a training device that includes power generation, micro-inverter, storage and renewable energy technology.

For more information or to apply, visit the website below or contact Dr. Tim Maharry (tjmaharry@nwosu.edu) or 580-327-8583.

Website: www.nwosu.edu/stem-summer-camp

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CHAMPS - Careers in Health and Medical Professions

Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
June 26-29, 2024
Fall 2024 Grades: 9-12
Commuter

Do you love science and medicine? Do you want to see what it is like to work in healthcare and learn how to save lives? Join us at Oklahoma City Community College for CHAMPS a four-day program where you will get to do things and learn what it is like to be a healthcare worker in a fun way. You will learn from teachers, use cutting-edge technology, and do hands-on activities that will challenge your mind and body. Here are some of the awesome things you will do at CHAMPS: Learn about the human body using a 3D table that shows you parts of the body like a beating heart. Practice intubation, which is inserting a tube into someone's airway to help them breathe. Go inside an ambulance and learn how paramedics respond to emergencies. Earn a CPR certification by learning how to do chest compressions and rescue breaths on a mannequin. Deliver a baby in a simulated environment. Learn about caring for a child with an AI (computer) pediatric simulator that can act like a real child. Experience virtual reality in an anesthesia room and learn how drugs can affect the brain and body. Test your balance, fitness and brain health using interactive devices that measure how well you do. Learn about college life and how to enroll at Oklahoma City Community College.

Are you ready to become a CHAMP? If so, don't wait - apply today by clicking on the following link (https://forms.office.com/r/Kxd7xzcts4) or by scanning the QR code:

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Time: 7:00 a.m. until 5:00-6:00 p.m.

For more information, contact Professor Pam Caldwell at pam.l.caldwell@occc.edu, 405-682-7507 x 7133.

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Lights, Camera, Action! A Digital Cinema Production Summer Academy

Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK
July 10-13, 2024
Fall 2024 Grades: 10-12
Commuter

Would you like to learn the movie-making process in a hands-on, professional, and collaborative environment? Come with us on a fun, cinematic journey! From pre-production and photography through post-production, you'll learn the tricks of the trade along the way. Learn about camera operation, lighting, grip control, sound recording, design and logistics, and editing. With many technical aspects in film production, it is an exciting art and a science. Your creativity will be guided by expert instruction, movie industry experts and technology. Finally, you will present your completed project at a fun, theatrical-style film screening.

To apply, please visit: https://www.occc.edu/summer-academy/.

Time: 7:00-8:00 a.m. dropoff window available each day; Academy runs from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day, 5:00-6:00 p.m. pickup window available each day

Questions? Contact the OCCC Division of Arts, English and Humanities Office at (405) 682-7558.

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Emerging and Converging Summer Academy

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Okmulgee, Oklahoma
June 2-7, 2024
Fall 2024 Grades: 8-10
Residential

Students will apply math and science skills while participating in hands-on lab exercises in at least seven programs offered by OSUIT. Participants will have the opportunity to go "on the job" with programs such as Culinary Arts, Engineering Technologies, Creative Technologies, and Nursing, and work alongside students and student interns. In addition, students will experience college life in the dorms. Students will participate in many fun-filled evening activities and an industry tour and investigate the undeniable claim that a college degree will take students where they want to go.

Contact Angie Been by email at angie.been@okstate.edu or phone at 918-293-4866.

Application: https://osuit.edu/summer-academy.php

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The Human Water Cycle

Rose State College
Midwest City, Oklahoma
June 17-20, 2024
Fall 2024 Grades: 9-12
Commuter

Do you know where your water comes from or where it goes when you flush? In the Human Water Cycle Summer STEM Academy, we will dive into the natural water cycle and explore the human tributary. On the way, we will visit water sources and treatment plants, learn from industry experts, collect water samples, conduct wet labs, fly drones, and tackle real-world water challenges. Students entering grades 9-12 have the chance to explore where their water comes from, who handles it, how it gets to their homes, and what happens when it is flushed away.

More information provided on the application form, or contact Dr. Robin Roberson (robrrob@ecok.edu).

Application form: The Human Water Cycle Application

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TCC Summer STEM Academy: Building Your Sustainable Future

Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, Oklahoma
June 9-14, 2024
Fall 2024 Grades: 9-12
Residential

Ultimately, this is your world. Your generation will inherit the Earth and all its challenges. By getting involved in sustainable technology now, you can take control of your future. Tulsa Community College invites you to apply to attend the TCC Summer STEM Academy: Building Your Sustainable Future from June 9-14, 2024. From wind turbines, solar, and other renewable energy sources, to autonomous drones and robotics, get hands-on with the engineering, technology, mathematics, and science behind making our communities cleaner and ready for a bright future!

Ready to be the change? Click here to apply: https://www.tulsacc.edu/programs-courses/continuing-education/college-kids

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UCO Explore Engineering Summer Academy

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, Oklahoma
June 3-7 or 10-14, 2024
Fall 2024 Grades: 8-10
Commuter

The School of Engineering at UCO will offer the "UCO Explore Engineering Summer Academy," two separate, 5-day non-residential sessions of hands-on activities and science projects. The academy will be geared toward students who will be entering grades 8 through 10 in the next school year. The main objectives are nurturing participants' critical thinking skills, promoting diversity and constructive team climate while stimulating creativity and imagination. Attendees will work in teams to design, build, test, and improve upon their projects to compete with others in a series of design projects in fields of aerodynamics, steam power, 3D printing, structural integrity, and mechatronics. UCO engineering students will guide each team, while faculty members serve as instructors.

Contact information: Dr. Abdellah Ait moussa, (405) 974-5293, aaitmoussa@uco.edu

Summer Academy webpage: http://www.engineering.uco.edu/sumacd/

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The Human Water Cycle

University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
July 8-11, 2024
Fall 2024 Grades: 9-12
Commuter

Do you know where your water comes from or where it goes when you flush? In the Human Water Cycle Summer STEM Academy, we will dive into the natural water cycle and explore the human tributary. On the way, we will visit water sources and treatment plants, learn from industry experts, collect water samples, conduct wet labs, fly drones, and tackle real-world water challenges. Students entering grades 9-12 have the chance to explore where their water comes from, who handles it, how it gets to their homes, and what happens when it is flushed away.

More information provided on the application form, or contact Dr. Robin Roberson (robrrob@ecok.edu).

Application form: The Human Water Cycle Application

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