Start date: Monday, June 17 2024.
Schedule:
Every day from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
From 6/17/2024 until 6/28/2024
Edgewood College - Mazzuchelli Center
Resource person: Ben Pate - Programs@maydm.org
Location: Edgewood College - Mazzuchelli Center | 1000 Edgewood College Drive, Madison, WI, 53711
Description:
STEM Power is our companion program to STEMinsim but available for all genders. Students will be making a virtual pet/ Tamagotchi using the TinkerGEN GameGo. They will also be building a virtual world using VR technology where they can create their own personal avatars and tell stories. Students will additionally learn how to make a robot pet for their classroom's petting zoo. Activities will be balanced with a visit to the Vilas Zoo and a site visit to learn about the science behind laser tag, with a perspective on the importance of diversity on the STEM Industry.
Please note that there is no class on the following date(s):
- Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Sunday, June 23, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Available: Available
Price: $275.43 Taxes waived
Notes: Maydm never wants finances to be a barrier to participating in these programs. For that reason, we ask families to consider how much they are able to contribute towards the program’s value. Please contribute what you are able during checkout.
Prerequisites: Students in 6th-8th grade in Fall 2024
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