Summer STEM in the AV

Following is a recap of some upcoming STEM events for students in the greater Antelope Valley region this summer.  Please contact the individual agency/organization for further information/eligibility requirements and registration information:

• Tehachapi Intermediate Space Challenge, Tehachapi Airport, 21 May;
• Mojave Intermediate Space Challenge, Mojave SpacePort, 23 May - contact Marie Walker at Fiberset, Mojave;
• AVC Summer Bridge Program (math review for graduating high school seniors planning on enrolling at AVC in Fall 2014) begins 16 June (two sessions) - contact Sharon Dalmage at sdalmage@avc.edu ;
• AVUHSD Summer Pre-Engineering Internships class (incoming AVUHSD seniors who have completed designated engineering/technology course - apply by 19 May or until filled), beginning 9 June, AERO Institute in Palmdale, register at Summer Pre-Engineering Internships Registration , contact James Stockdale at jstockdale@avhsd.org ;
• Tehachapi Summer Gateway Academy, 16-20 June, contact Danielle Evansic at devansic@teh.k12.ca.us ;
• AVUHSD Summer Gateway Academy (free week-long day camp for 32 incoming 7th-8th graders - register by 27 May or until filled) at SOAR Prep Academy in Quartz Hill, 23-27 June, register at SOAR Prep Summer Gateway Academy , contact Carrie Marchant at cdmarchant@avhsd.org ;
• Lancaster School District Summer of Innovation "Power of Code", 21-25 July, contact Julie Vela at velaj@lancsd.org ;
• AVUHSD Summer Gateway Academy (free week-long day camp for 32 incoming 7th-8th graders - register by 27 May or until filled) at Knight High School in East Palmdale, 21-25 July, register at Knight High School Summer Gateway Academy , contact Bill Lewis at blewis@avhsd.org ;
• AVC STEM Science Academy (middle schoolers build and test model aircraft) at The Palmdale Aerospace Academy, 28 July-1 August, contact Sharon Dalmage at sdalmage@avc.edu

2013 Summer of Innovation Proposals Due by 3/15/13

NASA/Dryden is once again offering funding for qualifying Summer of Innovation projects for 2013.  The proposals, to assist in projects to engage middle school youth (grades 4-9) in STEM,  are due by no later than 15 March 2013 (extended from 28 February).  "SOI implementers provide intensive learning experiences that strategically infuse NASA content, resources (e.g. educational materials, experts, facilities) and products into successful learning programs."  Professional development may also be available for teachers who deliver the content. 

The proposal and submission documents are available at:  http://aeroi.org/node/14 .  For additional information, please contact Russ Billings, NASA/AERO, at russell.l.billings@nasa.gov .

Lancaster School District 2012 Summer of Innovation Day Camp Applications Due 6/11/12

Students in 6th through 8th grades in the Lancaster School District are invited to apply to participate in summer STEM day camps sponsored by NASA.  The activities will be held from 13-17 August 2012 at Amargosa Creek and Piute Middle Schools from 8:00am to 2:00pm.  Applications are due by 11 June 2012.  For more information, please contact your child's school office or the district's Special Programs office at 661.948.4661 x 241.