The Texas Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (TC-STEM Education) provides research-based professional development, resources, and support to improve the capacity of Texas secondary schools to prepare students who are college and work-ready in mathematics and science—particularly students from low-income and minority backgrounds.

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The vision of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)is “to transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes.”

FIRST, founded in 1989 by Dean Kamen, designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills.

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Students at this week-long, co-ed, residential camp will explore things such as:
– The birth of the universe
– The life cycle of stars
– Black holes
– Relativity
– Time travel
– Star mythology
– Satellites

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STEPS is a one-week introduction to the world of technology and engineering. Campers participate in hands-on activities that give them an understanding of what engineers do. Students will also explore science and engineering topics such as materials, clean manufacturing, CAD and team building.

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This camp provides a hands-on computer science and engineering experience in a fun camp format.

Some things you will learn:

• The importance of becoming computer literate
• Computer basics
• How to disassemble and reassemble a computer
• PC maintenance
• Basic programming

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