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Robotic Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematic (STEM) Day Camp |
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On Saturday, August 4, 2012 the
Greensboro Alumnae Delta Cultural Enrichment Center, Inc. (GADCEC)
held its first Robotic Science, Technology, Engineering, and
The ages of the participants ranged between 9-14 years. Mr. Donald McCoy, the STEM camp facilitator, placed the 18 young men in teams of five (5) and taught them to build, program, test, and perform a robot. They were exposed for the first time to engineering careers, organized problem-solving skills required for hands-on robotics building and programming, and teamwork.
At the end of the Day Camp, the parents were provided a performance of the five robots that were built by the students. Each participant was awarded a Certificate of Completion from North Carolina A&T State University’s College of Engineering – Engineering Academy. Dr. Marcia William, the Director of the College of Engineering Sponsored Programs, visited the Day Camp. The activity was extremely successful. |
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Mathematic (STEM) Day Camp at North Carolina A&T State
University. Eighteen (18) male youth participated in this 6 hour
learning experience. Breakfast and lunch were donated by local
food vendors.