The Computer Science Camp will introduce students to the concepts, tools, and techniques of computer graphics for animated films, simulations, and video games, including a tour of our robotics lab.
Young Women in Engineering Camp at UNR
For Young Women Only! An introduction to engineering including lessons, hands-on activities, and mentoring from professional female engineers, university faculty, alumni, and current engineering students.
MESA First Generation Engineering Camp at UNR
This is a free introductory camp, open only to students who will be the first person in their immediate family to attend college. Entry is competitive and the deadline to apply is May 8th, 2016.
Introduction to Engineering Summer Camp at UNR
This camp introduces students to the various engineering disciplines through fun, age-appropriate activities such as building bottle rockets, designing concrete canoes and learning about digital gaming. Field trips and campus tours introduce students to some of Northern Nevada’s engineering landmarks. Camp sessions are led by university faculty and graduate students.
Pathways to Science
PathwaysToScience.org offers a search portal of over 1,500 STEM programs across the United States for students from high school through the graduate level. An online resource library provides students with professional development resources designed to assist students in finding and applying to programs. Resources for faculty focus on tools and strategies for increasing minority participation in the sciences. PathwaysToScience.org is a project of the Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP). IBP’s mission is to increase diversity in the STEM fields.
Southern Highlands Preparatory School
Students at Southern Highlands Preparatory School will experience STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education through projects that combine scientific and mathematical analysis with the design process of technology and engineering. Challenging and fun projects encourage collaboration, problem-solving, decision making, creativity and innovation. Students work together to solve real problems, while developing a love of math and science
Coral Academy of Science, Las Vegas
The mission of CASLV is to provide a safe, rigorous college preparatory environment that promotes social responsibility and a culturally diverse community dedicated to becoming lifelong learners bound for success. We have participated in many academic competitions over the past four years and our students have won several awards at these STEM competitions, such as Science Olympiads, Science Fairs, statewide Science Bowls, Math Counts competitions, and Lego Robotics competitions.
Nevada Virtual Charter School
Nevada Virtual Charter School uses a robust curriculum to offer Nevada students in 6th through 12th grade an exceptional education. With individualized learning approaches, Nevada Virtual Charter School provides the tools students need to succeed in school and beyond, including a STEM focus to meet the needs of Nevada’s job market.
Robert O. Gibson Middle School
Robert O. Gibson Middle School’s mission is to educate all students in a safe and supportive environment, preparing each individual for success beyond our campus. Through challenging academics, high expectations, and personal responsibility, Gibson Middle School students will become tomorrow’s leaders and will solve the problems of the future.
The Academy of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering at James Cashman Middle School
The magnet program, in conjunction with Project Lead The Way, introduces students to the many fields of engineering. The curriculum makes Cashman Middle School the magnet of choice for students seeking an education that answers twenty-first century challenges. AMSE is a cutting-edge program that addresses the interest of middle school students, while incorporating the national standards in math, science, and technology. The extended day program provides students with 160 minute math and science blocks, allowing 80 minutes of instructional time per subject, per day.