Advanced STEM (Ages 12-16)

About This Course

Master advanced STEM concepts through specialized projects, research activities, and technical skill development appropriate for middle and high school learners. This rigorous course introduces specialized fields within STEM while building skills in research, analysis, and technical communication.

Students engage with advanced topics through hands-on projects, use sophisticated tools and equipment, and begin exploring STEM career pathways. The program includes mentorship opportunities and prepares students for advanced coursework and potential STEM careers.

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Curriculum

16 Sessions

Learning Objectives:

  • Master sophisticated research design and methodology
  • Learn literature review and scientific writing techniques
  • Practice advanced data analysis and statistical methods

Workshop Content:

  • Advanced research design and experimental controls
  • Scientific literature review and citation methods
  • Statistical analysis and significance testing
  • Research ethics and scientific integrity

Learning Objectives:

  • Apply advanced mathematical concepts to STEM problems
  • Learn mathematical modeling and simulation techniques
  • Practice computational thinking and programming

Workshop Content:

  • Calculus and advanced algebra applications in STEM
  • Mathematical modeling of real-world phenomena
  • Computer programming for mathematical simulation
  • Data visualization and computational analysis

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand advanced chemical principles and reactions
  • Learn materials science and nanotechnology concepts
  • Practice sophisticated laboratory techniques

Workshop Content:

  • Advanced chemical bonding and reaction mechanisms
  • Materials science and properties of matter
  • Nanotechnology and molecular engineering concepts
  • Advanced laboratory techniques and instrumentation

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore advanced physics concepts and applications
  • Learn engineering principles and design optimization
  • Practice complex problem-solving and analysis

Workshop Content:

  • Advanced mechanics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetics
  • Engineering design optimization and analysis
  • Systems thinking and complex problem decomposition
  • Physics applications in modern technology

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand advanced biological systems and processes
  • Learn biotechnology techniques and applications
  • Practice bioengineering design and analysis

Workshop Content:

  • Advanced cell biology and molecular processes
  • Biotechnology techniques and laboratory methods
  • Bioengineering principles and medical applications
  • Genetics and genomics technologies

Learning Objectives:

  • Analyze complex environmental systems and interactions
  • Learn climate science and global change concepts
  • Practice environmental monitoring and assessment

Workshop Content:

  • Complex environmental systems analysis
  • Climate science and global change mechanisms
  • Environmental monitoring and data collection
  • Sustainability science and green technology

Learning Objectives:

  • Master advanced programming concepts and algorithms
  • Learn artificial intelligence and machine learning basics
  • Practice software development and system design

Workshop Content:

  • Advanced programming languages and algorithms
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts
  • Software engineering and system design principles
  • Computer science applications in various fields

Learning Objectives:

  • Master sophisticated engineering design processes
  • Learn optimization and trade-off analysis
  • Practice professional engineering documentation

Workshop Content:

  • Advanced engineering design methodology
  • Optimization techniques and trade-off analysis
  • Computer-aided design and simulation
  • Professional engineering documentation and standards

Learning Objectives:

  • Master advanced data analysis and visualization techniques
  • Learn big data concepts and processing methods
  • Practice machine learning for data analysis

Workshop Content:

  • Advanced statistical analysis and data mining
  • Big data processing and database management
  • Machine learning for data analysis and prediction
  • Data visualization and communication techniques

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand research ethics and responsible conduct
  • Learn about scientific integrity and misconduct prevention
  • Practice ethical decision-making in research contexts

Workshop Content:

  • Research ethics principles and guidelines
  • Scientific integrity and misconduct prevention
  • Ethical issues in emerging technologies
  • Responsible innovation and technology development

Learning Objectives:

  • Master sophisticated laboratory instrumentation
  • Learn advanced measurement and analysis techniques
  • Practice quality control and method validation

Workshop Content:

  • Advanced scientific instrumentation and techniques
  • Precision measurement and uncertainty analysis
  • Quality control and method validation procedures
  • Laboratory management and safety protocols

Learning Objectives:

  • Plan and execute sophisticated independent research
  • Practice project management and timeline development
  • Learn advanced research documentation and communication

Workshop Content:

  • Independent research project planning and management
  • Advanced research methodology and design
  • Project documentation and progress tracking
  • Scientific communication and presentation preparation

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn scientific collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Master peer review and critique processes
  • Practice scientific conference presentation techniques

Workshop Content:

  • Scientific collaboration and teamwork strategies
  • Peer review processes and constructive critique
  • Scientific conference presentation and poster sessions
  • Professional networking and scientific community engagement

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand innovation processes and technology transfer
  • Learn entrepreneurship principles for STEM ventures
  • Practice business plan development for technology ventures

Workshop Content:

  • Innovation and technology transfer processes
  • STEM entrepreneurship and startup development
  • Intellectual property and patent basics
  • Business plan development for technology ventures

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore advanced STEM career pathways and requirements
  • Learn graduate school and research career preparation
  • Practice professional portfolio development

Workshop Content:

  • Advanced STEM career pathways and specializations
  • Graduate school preparation and application processes
  • Research career development and academic pathways
  • Professional portfolio and resume development

Learning Objectives:

  • Complete and present independent research projects
  • Participate in scientific symposium or conference
  • Reflect on learning and plan advanced STEM education

Workshop Content:

  • Independent research project completion and presentation
  • Scientific symposium participation and peer evaluation
  • Learning reflection and self-assessment
  • Advanced STEM education and career planning
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