Google Earth, the software that uses satellite imagery to create stunning views of our planet (from whole continents to your own backyard) may be in store for an upgrade. Researchers from Georgia Tech have devised a way to animate these pictures in real time, using algorithms that track moving objects such as cars and pedestrians. [PopSci]

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Come to campus ready to learn the basic principles of robotics at this hands-on program including electronics, sensors, motor and servo control, programming and control techniques as well as robotics applications in today’s society.

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This camp is for high school juniors and seniors who love working with computers and digital technologies. C.H.I.P. campers will enjoy “hands-on” computing in a variety of fields such as:

Computer Engineering: Designed to prepare engineers to work in the abstract world of software design and engineering and in the physical world where designs are often compromises between many opposing factors.

Computer Science: A dynamic field that includes development of algorithms (techniques for solving problems with computers), software development, and hardware/software implementations.

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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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A rigorous and fast-paced 4-week residential summer program that introduces female high school students to college-level material in electrical engineering and computer science or in mechanical engineering in the summer after 11th grade. Selected participants should excel in advanced math and science but have no prior experience in engineering or computer science. Our goal is to spark girls’ interest in engineering and computer science, making them aware of their potential for success in these fields. Hundreds of students apply from around the country; we choose 40 for EECS and 20 for ME. Classes are taught by female MIT graduate and undergraduate students and do not earn academic credit. Application forms are available on the website in November for the following summer and are due January 15th.

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