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Kidz College and University Outreach
High School Juniors and Seniors
The after school Aerial Robotics program will provide a series of hands on-based approaches to the exploration and production of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s) for high school juniors and seniors. In conjunction with the Ga. Tech Research Institute, the program will offer an on-going, aerial robotics and computing class geared to inspire and help students acquire fundamental skills in UAV design and computing as they are encouraged to design and build on various UAV platforms and develop confidence in their abilities to articulate ideas independently as they develop a critical and analytic approach to real world UAV scenarios. Activities throughout the day include laboratory research work, group projects, lectures, meetings with experts and administrators, tours, technical writing, and presentations.The program will be student centered while being exposed to Software Systems, Flight Controls and Aeronautics. GTRI mentors will work as facilitators as the students work in teams to research UAV engineering solutions.
Popularizing Computing to Mainstream
(PC2Main)
PC2Main capitalizes on the appeal of adventure games. The project offers aspiring middle school engineers a high-tech learning adventure designed to teach skills in computer science using adventurous stories and simulation environments. Students are introduced to emerging computing technologies like data mining, web search, and virtual robotic simulations.
Activities throughout the day include laboratory research work, group projects, lectures, meetings with experts and administrators, visits to other Ga. Tech laboratories, technical writing, and presentations.
Students are introduced our to “PREOP” a program designed by the University of Alabama-College of Engineering. PREOP uses an ALICE interface that combines syntax free programming with robotics to provide students with a relevant learning experience that thoughtfully transitions students to traditional languages. PREOP uses the “iCreate” platform in a virtual world setting allowing students to integrate virtual robotics and artificial intelligence.
PC2Main will incorporate physical hardware integrating the PREOP system, iCreate robot platform and Bluetooth Access Module (BAM). Students will us a 3-D virtual world to send commands to their iCreate robot, giving them an opportunity to see their robot perform actions virtually before performing these same actions in the real world. Techniques for self-assessment and for working supportively with peers in a team setting will be introduced as key means of support for the students’ on-going research. Each course is aligned with Georgia curriculum, standards and objectives and will ensure students will acquire real world skills and knowledge that are a necessity to succeed at not only the post-secondary level of education, but careers in computing and robotics as well. PC2Main is funded through a grant from the National Science Foundation, Broadening Participation in Computing Program.
Project Identity
2011 Summer Institute @ Morehouse College
Grades 6-8
2011 Summer Program for Youth
Project Identity’s Summer Program for Youth offers an exciting opportunity for middle school male students to enjoy accelerated learning, sports and activities on the historic campus of Morehouse College. During the 3-week day program, Summer Program for Youth offers expert instruction in the arts, sciences, math and additional topics specially selected for the interests of middle school male students. More Information: - On the campus of Morehouse College
- 3-Week Day Program for middle school male students
- June 6 - June 24th, 2011
- 9:00am-4:15pm Daily (extended care offered)
- Registration Fee $25, Tuition $950
- Tuition covers lunch, class materials and field trip fees.
- Registration fee waived for those applications received by April 1, 2011.
- Registration Deadline May 27, 2011
If you have any questions feel free to contact me at the Project Identity office at 404-653-7766, lhwills@morehouse.edu or Mrs. Roxanne Francis, Program Director at 404-653-7767 rfrancis@morehouse.edu. You are also encouraged to check out our website www.morehouse.edu/projectidentity for additional information.
LaShanda R. Hardy-Wills
Project Identity
Morehouse College
404.653.7766
2011 Summer Institute @ Morehouse College 2011 Summer Institute Grades 10 and 11 Project Identity Summer Institute gives rising sophomore and junior African American and other minority male high school students an exciting glimpse into academic college life.
Open to in-state and out-of-state students, this 3-week residential program replicates the college experience with an intense curriculum and enrichment activities to assist in developing their academic, social and leadership skills. Located on the campus of one of the nations largest, private liberal arts college for men, Morehouse College, Project Identity Summer Institute believes that students succeed when given the tools they need in order to pursue higher education.
Project IdentitySummer participants experience being independent by living on campus and learning in a structured and supervised environment. Summer Institute students live together in a residential housing and participate in an intense curriculum. Participants are taught by faculty and are also involved in enrichment activities including preceptorials on various subjects relating to college life and everyday life experiences, community service activities, and field trips.
More Information: - On the campus of Morehouse College
- 3-Week Residential Program for rising sophomore and junior high school male students
- July 6 - July 27, 2011
- Tuition $2,200
- Tuition covers room and board, official class materials, 24 hour supervision and field trip fees.
- Tuition deduction for past Project Identity participants
- Application Deadline: June 17, 2011
| Institute Themes: “Leadership through International Relations and Politics”
OR
“Leadership through Science and Mathematics”
No matter which Summer Institute theme students participate in, they will find it a motivating and challenging learning experience.
| Application Requirements: - Must be a male rising sophomore or junior in high school
- Applicants must have an A or B grade point average with some accelerated level coursework
- Taken the PSAT/SAT, or ACT
- Two letters of recommendations from school counselors or school personnel
- Official school transcript
Applications must be received by the deadline listed. Applications will not be considered for admittance unless returned completed with all required materials by deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered for acceptance. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at the Project Identity office at 404-653-7766, lhwills@morehouse.edu or Mrs. Roxanne Francis, Program Director at 404-653-7767 rfrancis@morehouse.edu. You are also encouraged to check out our website www.morehouse.edu/projectidentity for additional information. LaShanda R. Hardy-Wills Project Identity Morehouse College 404.653.7766
Shadow for a Day (SFAD)
Fall 2010-2011
Grades 6-8
Mars Student Imaging Project (MSIP)
Meetings held 1st and 3rd Friday of the Month
Students are selected from WizKidz staff. Call 678-377-1078 for details.
NASA and Arizona State University's Mars Education Program is offering students nationwide the opportunity to be involved in authentic Mars research by participating in the Mars Student Imaging Project (MSIP). Teams of students in grades 5 through college sophomore level will have the opportunity to work with scientists, mission planners and educators on the THEMIS team at ASU's Mars Space Flight Facility, to image a site on Mars using the THEMIS visible wavelength camera onboard the Mars Odyssey spacecraft which is currently orbiting Mars every 2 hours.
National Science Education Standards-aligned MSIP curriculum has been developed to assist the lead adult facilitators of student teams. The curriculum is designed to fit within existing science curriculum and teach the already required objectives and standards using real world science instead of worksheets or simulations. Involved students teams can participate in one of three formats for image reception activities:
- On-site at the Mars Space Flight Facility – Tempe, AZ
- Distance-Learning
- Archived-data
There is no charge to participate in MSIP!
Special Needs Programs
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