For general information about 2023
Summer Academies,
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Rising 10th Grade Students
Grades are based on students' grade levels for Fall
2023.
2023 ESTEEM Builder for Emerging Careers: A High School
Summer Academy
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, Oklahoma
Grades: 9-12
Dates: June 1-5, 2023
Commuter
This cost-free, five-day commuter program aims to broaden
participation in Environmental Sustainability, Science, Technology,
Engineering, Eco-social science, and Mathematics. High school
students will research college resources, explore emerging careers
(e.g., analytics, bioinformatics, data science, and forensics), and
visit sites at the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation, Fusion Center,
and Edmond Police. STEM Professionals will job shadow, share
internship opportunities, and demonstrate how analytics can be used
to solve modern-day crimes and environmental issues. Students will
be engaged with hands-on activities to use cutting-edge
technologies (e.g., AI, blockchain, ChatGPT, machine learning, and
metaverse) to perform fun and stimulating activities (e.g.,
processing a crime scene, performing forensic experiments,
conducting virtual interviews with witnesses and prime suspects via
avatars, and solving modern-day crimes or address global-society
issues (e.g., climate change).
Click here or copy/paste the link to apply: https://stem4allacademy.com/esteem. Contact
Shelly Selanders via email sselanders@uco.edu or call 405-974-2809.
Camp Biomed: A Glowing Overview
Northeastern State University
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Grades: 8-10
Dates: June 12-16, 2023
Commuter
What happens when you cross a jellyfish with bacteria? Find out at
Camp Biomed, a STEM Summer Academy held at Northeastern State
University Broken Arrow from June 12th to 16th, 2023! Participants
will create glowing bacteria after they isolate, amplify, and
introduce jellyfish DNA into bacteria. They will learn about
Microbiology and Molecular Biology and how they can overlap. We
will also tour a molecular research lab to learn about the latest
science investigations. This STEM Summer Academy is open to
students entering 8th through 10th grade.
Contact Dianne Kirk (kirk01@nsuok.edu) for more information, and
click on https://forms.gle/1Qp5DFopDgyAcBfu7 to
apply.
Design in Action: Creativity, Innovation and
Sustainability Shaping the Built Environment
The University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
Grades: 9-10
Dates: June 4-9, 2023
Residential
This academy offers thirty rising 9th and 10th grade students a
one-week opportunity to explore the interdisciplinary study of the
built environment disciplines of Architecture, Interior Design and
Construction Science at The University of Oklahoma's College of
Architecture. Students will be introduced to the design
process, architectural drawings and models and will visit various
sites to gain a broader understanding of the built environment.
Program participants will live in university residence halls to
experience real college life. Students from various
disciplines within the College of Architecture will assist the
academy students to facilitate collaborative interaction.
For more information, contact:
Cassie Eads - Precollegiate Programs (405)
325-6897
Email: precollegiateprograms@ou.edu
Website: youth.ou.edu
Earth Cycles: The Geology of Carbon, Water, and
Life
The University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
Grades: 8-10
Dates: June 25-30, 2023
Residential
The Earth Cycles residential academy will provide rising 8th, 9th,
and 10th graders a rich, hands-on experience in learning how
geologic processes including the rock cycle, water cycle, and
carbon cycle impact our Earth and our society. We will also study
past life through fossils to learn how these cycles have altered
Earth in the past. Finally, we will look at environmental problems
and how these natural cycles of air, water and carbon are changing
in recent times. During the week, students will be exposed to
various STEAM fields to show students future meaningful careers
across a range of environmental and geological sciences.
For more information, contact:
Cassie Eads - Precollegiate Programs (405)
325-6897
Email: precollegiateprograms@ou.edu
Website: youth.ou.edu
Emerging & Converging Technologies Summer
Academy
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Grades: 8-10
Dates: June 4-9, 2023
Residential
Students will apply math and science skills while participating in
hands-on lab exercises in at least seven programs offered at 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.
Explorations in Computer Science &
Robotics
East Central University
Ada, Oklahoma
Grades: 8-12
Dates: June 11-15, 2023
Residential
ECU's Explorations in Computer Science & Robotics summer
academy is a one-week residential experience that will engage fifty
participants in the exciting imagination-stretching, logic-building
and fun world of computer science and robotics. Students will learn
programming in C, explore the endless possibilities of computer
science careers, interact with professionals, experience the
college atmosphere, and invoke their creativity and problem-solving
skills in a variety of ways including designing, building and
programming fully autonomous robots and learn about e-sports.
For more information and to apply, visit http://robotics.ecok.edu or email ComputerScience@ecok.edu. Directors: Mary K
Tarver, 580.559.5593 or Matt McGaha.
Get Green for Blue: Outdoor STEM Investigations Connecting
Water to You
Northeastern State University
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Grades: 8-10
Dates: May 30-June 3, 2023
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
the 10th grades. Come to Northeastern State University in Broken
Arrow May 30-June 3 and be a part of this fun, activity-based STEM
adventure!
For more information contact Dr. Pamela Christol, Phone
918-449-6539, email: christol@nsuok.edu. Website: https://academics.nsuok.edu/continuingeducation/YouthPrograms/green4blue_outdoor_stem.aspx.
An Intensive Summer Academy in Mathematics, Science, and
Engineering Technology for Grades 10-12
Langston University
Langston, Oklahoma
Grades: 10-12
Dates: May 28-June 10, 2023
Residential
Langston University and the Oklahoma State Regents present "An
Intensive Summer Academy in Math, Science, and Engineering
Technology for Grades 10-12." This is a two-week residential
academy for 24 aspiring mathematicians, scientists, and engineers.
Our focus will be on improving students' appreciation for and
enrollment in Oklahoma core curricula through intense, positive
experiences in mathematics, chemistry, biology, engineering
technology, and Preparation for Success. Oklahoma core curricula,
ACT preparation, scholarships and undergraduate, graduate, and
professional school matriculation are addressed. Experiences will
incorporate cutting edge technologies that support hands-on
activities including biological and physical science experiments,
electronic engineering model designing, a NASA designed model
rocket launch experiment, and innovative teaching and learning.
Visit us at http://www.langston.edu/math-and-science-academy
or contact Dr. Alonzo F. Peterson, Director at summeracademy@langston.edu or 405-466-3419.
Making an Online Shopping Cart and Database
Rose State College
Midwest City, Oklahoma
Grades: 8-12
Dates: June 26-30, 2023
Commuter
The 2023 Summer Academy at Rose State College is designed to
foster interest in the Database Administration profession through a
variety of structured learning and enrichment activities that will
teach students how to make a shopping cart to support an online
retail site. The Academy will take place over five consecutive days
in June from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. By the end of the week, students will
be able to describe basic concepts of a database system and manage
a successful project from initial description, through design,
creation, and implementation.
Parents are encouraged to contact Kim Haddon (khadden@rose.edu) or (405) 733-7937 to obtain
the camp application.
Mapping Water Stories
East Central University
Ada, Oklahoma
Grades: 8-12
Dates: June 5-9, 2023
Residential
East Central University (ECU) in Ada, Okla., is excited to offer
Mapping Water Stories, a five-day 24-hour supervised residential
summer academy for 35 Oklahoma students (grades 8-12), June 5-June
9, 2023. This summer academy provides hands-on learning
opportunities about water from scientific, environmental, and other
cultural perspectives. Students will visit local lakes and streams
to collect water data and learn how to create a Geographic
Information System (GIS) map in the ECU GIS computer lab. All meals
will be provided. Gas cards will be provided for transportation
expenses to/from ECU.
For more information or to apply, visit the website: https://www.ecok.edu/mws or please contact Dr.
A. Holly Jones at ajones@ecok.edu, (580) 559-5808, or Dr. Shirley
Mixon at smixon@ecok.edu, (580) 559-5279.
NanoExplorers: A High School Summer STEM
Academy
Cameron University
Lawton, Oklahoma
Grades: 9-12
Dates: June 18-23 and June 25-30, 2023
Residential
NanoExplorers: A High School Summer STEM Academy, a ten day
residential STEM academy at Cameron University will be scheduled
for June, 18-23 and 25-30, 2023. 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. Take a two-week vacation
at Cameron University, learn about nanotechnology, STEM Career,
some basic chemistry and physics. Have a good time as you
design a superconductor train and experience a ride on the fastest
roller coaster at Frontier City and check out the Olympic-size
swimming pool in the fitness center in the evenings.
To apply, click here: https://www.cameron.edu/chem-phys-eng/beyond-the-classroom/nanoexplorers
or contact Ann Nalley (annn@cameron.edu) or 580-581-2889 or
405-659-8425 with any questions you may have.
The Oklahoma Mesonet - Meteorology Academy
The University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
Grades: 9-11
Dates: June 11-16, 2023
Residential
Are you fascinated by clouds? Have a fear of thunderstorms? Come
spend a week at the University of Oklahoma in Norman immersed in
the all-star weather community at the Oklahoma Mesonet -
Meteorology Academy. This academy offers a one-week residential
program for students entering 9th, 10th, and 11th grades. Learn
about atmospheric interactions from fronts to thunderstorm
development, how data is collected, and how to analyze weather
maps. Explore meteorology careers through interactions with
operational forecasters from NOAA's National Weather Service
offices, field researchers, television broadcasters, and the
emergency management community. Thirty students will be
accepted.
For more information contact:
Cassie Eads - Precollegiate Programs (405) 325-6897
Email: precollegiateprograms@ou.edu
Website: youth.ou.edu
Peek Into Engineering
Seminole State College
Seminole, Oklahoma
Grades: 9-12
Dates: July 23 - 28, 2023
Residential
Seminole State College holds the Peek Into Engineering
Residential Summer Academy, beginning July 23rd ending July 28th,
which targets rising 9th through 12th grade students. Teams of
students will design and assemble underwater remote-operated
vehicles. Participants will also be exposed to simple electronic
circuitry, buoyancy, basic electromagnetic theory, and Newton's
three laws of motion. Planned activities will expose participants
to aerospace, electrical, material, mechanical, and bio-engineering
fields. A field trip will be taken to either OU or OSU.
Contact: (405) 382-9217 or http://www.sscok.edu/sponsored-grant-programs/peek-into-engineering-summer-academy/index.html.
Tulsa Community College Summer STEM Academy
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Grades: 9-12
Dates: June 11-16
Residential
Life is a rollercoaster! This academy is a 6-day, 5-night
residential experience that provides students with hands-on
experience in theories for designing and constructing
rollercoasters. Students collect data for analysis; calculate
forces on a rider, including work and power necessary to move cars;
calculate centripetal acceleration and forces; use conservation of
energy to approximate velocities and altitudes; and rotational
motion equations to determine linear speed. Students will design,
build, and test rollercoasters using these concepts, including
computer simulations, 3D printing, and hand tools, with final
presentations including a social media STEM Challenge. The camp
culminates in a day at Frontier City, riding rollercoasters.
Contact Dr. Sheila Youngblood at Sheila.youngblood1@tulsacc.edu or Dr. Josh
Baker at Joshua.baker4@tulsacc.edu with any questions.
Apply at http://tulsacc.edu/stemsummeracademy.
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