Conducting Community STEM Activities
On Jan 2nd and 3rd (2020), we have helped conduct STEM fairs in partnerships with various organizations (local and out of state) for Bolingbrook community. The STEM fair ran from 9 AM to 4 PM during those two days. Almost 200-250 kids participated in the event. Bolingbrook Stem Association and Purdue University (NorthWest Campus) participated in the event.
Since it was winter break hence, many students from Bolingbrook High School were unable to attend. But couple of students (Trisha P., and Tejas P.) BHS Robotic Clubs (Nano Raiders) volunteered at the short notice and helped conduct smoothly.
There were lot of of elementary and middle school kids from the community who participated in the 2-day event (9 to 5 PM). There were few high school kids from nearby schools also attended the STEM-fair.
Mission of THE BOLINGBROOK STEM ASSOCIATION
The Bolingbrook STEM Association’s mission is to focus on student-centered learning that provides fun and challenging experiences while utilizing hands-on technologically enhanced curriculum that inspires creative, analytical and critical thinking. The Bolingbrook STEM Association aspires to provide a community-wide program that exposes students to a series of innovative learning experiences dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The objective is to maximize individual potential and ensure students are well-equipped for college, their future careers, and for life in a competitive global economy.
(Left) Ofc Dicken of the Bolingbrook Police Dept. With Sheldon Watts of BSA. Ofc Dicken spoke to the group today about the department's speed radar equipment, how that applies to STEM.
Day 2 of the Bolingbrook STEM Association's Winter Break STEM Camp provided another fun hands on STEM learning experience for around 100 students! A big Thank You to Ofc Dicken of the Bolingbrook Police Dept. for stopping by to discuss Speed Radar Technology!
Another great job today by Engineering For Kids!
Purdue Partnership
Staffs of Purdue Northwest campus (Robotics & Mechanical Engr Dept), Graduate Students, Interim Dean, Posed for pics with BHS Robotics Cub members (Nano Raiders)
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| BHS Robotics Club members along with their Coach. (down) |
Activities:
Hands-on with industrial Robots (FANUC) and picking up items from the floor
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| Trisha operating FANUC Robot |
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| Group Picture |
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| Tejas bouncing his ideas with Fire Dept. folks (Earthquake Victim Rescue using EV3 Robot) |
