Hands-On Engineering Experiences for Middle School Students
Offered remotely, in-person or a hybrid of both options, taught by graduate STEM students. Activities are aligned to the following NYSSLS Performance Expectations.
Engineering Summer Camp for Middle Schoolers
Join us this summer to learn more about engineering through hands-on activities!
Python Boot Camp
Join us this summer to learn about the world of coding!
Activities are aligned to the following NYSSLS Performance Expectations:
NY MS-PS3-6: Electric Circuits
Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred by electric currents.
NY MS-PS4-3: Digitized Wave Signals
Integrate qualitative scientific and technical information to support the claim that
digitized signals are a more reliable way to encode and transmit information than
analog signals.
NY MS-ETS1-1: Engineering Design
Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision
to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles
and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible
solutions.
NY MS-ETS1-2: Engineering Design
Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well
they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
NY MS-ETS1-3: Engineering Design
Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design
solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a
new solution to better meet the criteria for success.
NY MS-ETS1-4: Engineering Design
Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed
object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.
To schedule your class or for more information, please e-mail: kathleen.dinota@stonybrook.edu
Sample Activities Offered
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| Smart Night Light Students will learn about circuits, the engineering design process, simulations, simple programming and will create a smart night light, with four modes of function. |
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| Sensor Interface Students will learn about different types of sensors and will use a simple pre-coded interface to take measurements and perform simple experiments. |
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| Introduction to Python Students will use an online platform to learn the basics of Python and use Python to create a unit converter. |
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Lab Director: Dr. Mónica Bugallo, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences