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National Youth Science Camp in the News. . .
This summer was no exception in having states and countries represented by delegates (high-achieving STEM students) at the National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp). For almost a month, the 2017 NYSCamp continued the tradition of merging STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) presentations and hands-on activities, with adventures in the great outdoors of West Virginia. It…
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YSI – Day 6
Rain was the word of the day today, but we didn’t let that dampen our enthusiasm. We wrapped up the STEM small group activities and had a wide array of (indoor) afternoon seminars. After dinner at the Blackwater Falls State Park Lodge, we joined a WV Division of Natural Resources wildlife biologist who presented a…
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YSI – Day 5
After an energetic game of capture the flag near the cabins at Blackwater Falls State Park, the students moved to a new set of STEM activities. Students learned about the physics of a trebuchet with Amy, programming in Python with Avanti, and stream ecology with Gavin. The afternoon included a wide variety of seminars. Dinner…
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YSI – Day 4
It is hard to believe that the Youth STEAM Institute is now half complete! This morning we completed our rotations through the STEM activities including exploring drone technology (with Andy), learning about Arduino micro controllers and programming in Python (thanks Chalice!), and using TinkerCAD to design objects for the Stratasys Mojo 3D printer (thanks Hunter…
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YSI – Day 3
Today was quite busy for the Youth STEAM Institute. Many students walked to view the Blackwater Falls just after sunrise. Then, at the NYSCenter, groups of students rotated through the second of three sessions exploring applied STEM topics (drone technology, Arduino, and 3D printing). Afternoon activities (see below) ranged from Origami to drum circles to…
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YSI – Day 2
The first full day of the 2017 Youth STEAM Institute had a full schedule. Photo Gallery – YSI – Day 2 Monday, July 24, 2017 7:00 AM Wake Up 7:30 AM Morning Activities Running with Gavin and Quinn meet outside cabins Volleyball with Susan meet outside cabins 8:30 AM Breakfast in Your Cabin 9:15 AM…
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YSI – Day 1
The inaugural Youth STEAM Institute (YSI) is off to a great start. The YSI is hosted by the National Youth Science Foundation (NYSF) at its National Youth Science Center (NYSCenter) near Davis in Tucker County, West Virginia. Activities include programming in Python, Arduino micro-controllers, 3D printing using a Mojo printer donated by Stratasys (thanks guys!),…
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Youth STEAM Institute
Announcement: The National Youth Science Foundation is pleased to announce that it will offer a new STEAM enrichment program in summer 2017 for students between 9 and 16 years of age. The 2017 Youth STEAM Institute at the NYSCenter will provide groups of 24 students an opportunity to enhance their experience, confidence, and leadership in Science, Technology, Engineering,…
Read More2017 National Youth Science Camp Applications OPEN!
Are you or do you know a current 12th grader who has high aptitude and interest in STEM, is well-rounded and has some leadership potential? Then send them to http://apply.nysc.org now to apply be considered for the experience of a lifetime. The prestigious National Youth Science Camp (an established 50+ year old program) hosts up to two…
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NYSC Alumnus of the Year 2016 – Anita Riddle, AZ 1980
The National Youth Science Foundation has selected Dr. Anita Riddle as the 2016 National Youth Science Camp Alumnus of the Year. Congratulations! The Charleston Area Alliance will welcome Dr. Riddle of ExxonMobil as its next Elevations Professional Women’s Network Luncheon speaker on October 6: Women in STEM Close the Gender Gap in Business. Register here….
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