STEM Pipeline Leadership
Summer Program
(Beginner - Intermediate Skill Level)
Download: Letter of Recommendation Request Form
This summer in our industry pipeline program in STEM, EduSerc will teach students how to build a hydroponic garden and make it automated for use by various schools, businesses or any entity that would like to sponsor a garden for their local community. This program seeks to identify and train students that have demonstrated their potential to enter into a STEM field.
Students will learn about the following in their classes:
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Gardening: how to plant and grow vegetables
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Robotics/Motors: how to make soil pots, pumps and racks move automatically based upon ph levels in water and other environmental conditions
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Hydroponics: how to make a nutrient filtering treatment system to recycle water to feed vegetables
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Software Programming: how to write code to interact with the vegetables to water and feed them nutrients as needed and show it online via a web page
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Solar energy: how to utilize solar energy to power various aspects of our garden from motors to fans
Outcome: Students will produce a large kit that schools can use to build their hydroponic gardens.
Pipeline Focus (Intermediate):
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20% - Industry Exposure
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60% - Skill Development
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20% - Project-Based Learning
Eligibility:
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Must be either a rising 6th - 12th grader
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Must have expressed strong interest in STEM and/or participated in a STEM activity previously (Letter of Recommendation Required. Download the following form, complete and submit with application by June 1st.)
Download: Letter of Recommendation Request Form
NOTE: This camp is not for students that have not expressed an interested in STEM and/or does not want to work in a group to complete a team project. Students are required to use their math skills to be successful in this program.
Non-Refundable Application Fee: $75
After reviewing your total application and if accepted, your application fee will be applied to your total registration. A link will be provided to you to complete your registration with the remaining payment by June 15, 2017.
Program Location - Summer :
Prince George's Community College
301 Largo Rd, Largo, MD 20774 (Room TBA)
Grade Levels (2 groups):
- Rising 6th - 8th Grade group
(Industry Exposure / Skill Development)
- Rising 9th -12th Grade group
(Skill Development / Project-Based Learning)
Dates: TBD 2022 (Mondays - Thursdays)
Times*: Full Day (9am - 4pm) & Half Day (9am - 12pm)
*Early Drop-Off and Late Pickup Available
Training Schedule (Hydroponics):
Week 1 (2022 Dates TBD) : Requirements/Design of Hydroponic Structures
Week 2 (2022 Dates TBD): Dev. of Motors, Robotics & Automated Garden
Lunch: Students must bring their lunch daily. Facilities may be available for purchasing lunch over the summer.
Policies/Procedures Packet: Once registered, you will receive a policies and procedures packet that will contain media releases, medical contact and allergy information and general pickup/drop off policies. NOTE: Each child must be picked up on-time to avoid late fees assessed by the program. Please plan accordingly or register for late-pickup options.
Registration Rates:
1 Week: Full Day ($200) Half Day ($140)
2 Weeks: Full Day ($380) Half Day ($260)
*Early Drop-Off: $40 / week
*Late Pickup: $80 / week
Deadline: June 1, 2022 (Registration is non-refundable)