The program offers a unique opportunity to visit UC Berkeley's Space Sciences Laboratory and interact with scientists in the field.
In this program, students will delve into the exciting real-world application of computer programming by investigating how scientists design, build, and program satellites for space exploration. Participants will learn block-based coding to overcome engineering challenges as they construct and program their own model satellites. The camp emphasizes an iterative design process, allowing students to deepen their understanding of both our solar system and computer programming. A key highlight includes a field trip to UC Berkeley's Space Sciences Laboratory, led by one of the lab's scientists. Students will also engage in daily puzzles and design challenges, experience a planetarium satellite show, and have opportunities to meet and interact with teens from other STEM tracks and STEM career professionals. The program culminates in project presentations and participants receive a Lawrence Hall of Science UC Berkeley certificate.
A typical day involves learning block-based coding, engaging in daily puzzles and design challenges, and working on building and programming a model satellite.
This camp is ideal for middle school students (entering grades 7-9) interested in space, computer programming, and hands-on engineering challenges.
UC Berkeley
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