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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 form, or contact Dr. Robin Roberson (robrrob@ecok.edu).

Application form: The Human Water Cycle Application

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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. - 4:00 p.m., with flexible dropoff and pickup options to accommodate participants and their families.

More information and registration: https://academics.nsuok.edu/continuingeducation/YouthPrograms/drn_cmp.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 with 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 forms.office.com/r/Kxd7xzcts4 or by scanning the QR code:

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Times: 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, Oklahoma
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, move 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/

Times: 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. dropoff window available each day; Academy runs from 8:00 a.m. to 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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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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The Human Water Cycle

The 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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