NanoCamp
2009
Each summer MiRC hosts a week long summer camp for high school students interested in nanotechnology (non-residential). The course is designed for rising 10th, 11th and 12th grade students who have completed high school physical science or chemistry. The camp is held in either lat June or early July each summer and is entitled “Advanced Topics Course: Nanotechnology Explorations.” The program is a combination of hands-on activities, laboratory tours, and lectures. Participants tour research laboratories, interact with world-renowned scientists, and complete hands-on activities designed to introduce them to nanotechnology research and development issues. In the process, students will explore chemistry at the nanoscale and examine how scientific tools, including the atomic force microscope, are used in nanotechnology research. Information on camp dates and the application can be found at http://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/summercamps/
This year, MiRC expanded its summer Nanotechnology Explorations program to satellite locations across the Heart of Georgia RESA Area. These week-long camps are run by Georgia teachers, funded by the Improving Teacher Quality Grant, and allow us to reach more students than ever before. If you are interested in hosting a Nanotechnology Exporations Camp at your school please download the following information:
NanoCamp Information for Teachers
NanoCamp Information for Students
Teachers interested can apply through HGRESA. If you have any questions please contact Joyce Palmer.
MiRC also supports the Women in Engineering Program's "Technology, Engineering, and Computing Camp." This camp offers middle school girls an early introduction to the world of technology, engineering, and computing. MiRC provides hands-on experiences about nanotechnology to camp participants.
