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2011 Summer STEM Camps

Will you be a sophomore, junior, or senior in high school this fall? Do you like hands-on experiments and problem solving? Are you interested in having fun while studying science, technology, engineering, or math? If you answered "yes," then Harrisburg University of Science and Technology’s 2011 Summer STEM Camps are waiting for you! While camps vary in length, daily schedule, location, cost, and grade levels, they all have the same purpose--allow you to have fun and learn about fields that interest you. Plus some of the camps allow you to earn college credits. Apply now!

High School Gaming Academy

Learn game programming, 3D modeling and professional techniques for designing and producing video games this summer during the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology High School Gaming Academy. The intensive three-week summer commuter program is open to students entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade with a passion for video games and exposes students to career opportunities in the entertainment industry. Led by Charles Palmer, Executive Director of the Center for Advanced Entertainment and Learning Technologies, the Academy offers two three-week intensive sessions. Class size is limited to 12 for each session. Each session is an immersive educational journey into the dynamic world of video game development, including 3D modeling, game programming, audio production and level design.

  • Students entering grades 9 through 12
  • Session 1: Scheduled for June 13 – June 30| Session 2: July 11 - July 28
  • Cost is $1,100.
  • For information on the Gaming Academy, scholarships or how to apply, call Charles Palmer at 717.901.5127 or email CPalmer@HarrisburgU.edu

LEGO® Robotics Programming (CISC 100)

LEGO® robotics is a hands-on building kit for learning computer programming at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Dr. Luis Paris teaches the HU LEGO® Robotics Programming class (CISC 100) where students learn to create proof-of-concept applications using sensors, motors, and lots of creativity: the pathfinder, featuring a robot that follows a track in any direction; the explorer, walks and senses a room through an obstacle avoidance algorithm; the roboalien, attempts to mimic human moods like happiness, fear, and surprise; and the robodancers, capable of performing dance moves without any loss of synchronization.

  • High School Juniors or Seniors (high school Algebra required)
  • A 3-week course beginning on June 29th and ending on July 20th
  • Cost is $726. This is a 3-credit, college-level course. To receive college credits, attendees must complete a dual enrollment application to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
  • For information on the application, call 717.901.5101 or email Admissions@HarrisburgU.edu

Nanobiotechnology Summer Camp

Do you know in next 5 years there will be 15 million jobs that would require nanotechnology? Does the concept of “how really tiny things can do big wonders” fascinate you? Do you like hands-on experiments and problem solving? Are you interested in having fun while studying and earning college credits? If you answered “yes,” then Harrisburg University of Science and Technology’s 2011 Nanobiotechnology Explorations Summer Camp is waiting for you. This summer camp is for rising high school juniors and seniors seeking opportunities to learn more about nanobiotechnology. Led by Dr. Leena Pattarkine, Associate Professor at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, this camp offers an exciting opportunity to learn about nanobiotechnology. Each day has a theme that is dedicated to a specific field of nanobiotechnology. You’ll take field trips to nanobiotechnology-based companies in the region such as Aptagen LLC, and also a daylong trip to the nanofabrication facility at Penn State University. Additionally, there are lecture components, lab experiments, and class discussions as well as cool class projects.

  • High School Juniors and Seniors (Students interested in enrolling in the camp should have completed two of the following classes: high school biology, chemistry, and algebra.)
  • Camp is scheduled from June 13, 2011 to June 24, 2011.
  • Cost is $484. Space is limited! (This is a 2-credit, college-level course: To receive college credits, attendees must complete an admissions application to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.)
  • For information on the Nanobiotechnology Camp, call Dr. Leena Pattarkine at 717.901.5168 or email LPattarkine@HarrisburgU.edu
  • For information on the application call 717.901.5101 or email Admissions@HarrisburgU.edu

Geospatial Technology Camp (GGSI 140)

What is Geospatial Technology? Have you used a GPS to get where you need to go? Ever gone Geocaching? Have you looked at a map on your computer or phone to find the location of a store or friends house? What about those 3d graphics of warehouses and skyscrapers you seen on TV CSI shows, or even the detailed satellite spy photos in the Bourne Supremacy movie? All of these are examples of Geospatial Technology at work. Satellites take images and pinpoint locations on the ground so computer software can turn those images into interactive maps. Geospatial Technology is one of the fastest growing industries in the world right now and Harrisburg University can prepare you for it

  • High School Juniors and Seniors
  • The camp runs from July 11th to July 29th , Monday through Friday, 2 pm to 4:50 pm
  • This is a 3-credit college-level course
  • Cost is $726
  • For information on the application call 717.901.5101 or email Admissions@HarrisburgU.edu

Exploring Biotechnology Through Food, Science, and Cooking (BTEC 101)

This course gives an overview of basic science and technology through the lens of food and cooking. Students will explore the importance of biology, physics, and chemistry in creating food flavor, texture, aroma, and consistency. Visiting chefs will explain techniques used to create food products in the kitchen while students will engage in interactive, experiential learning activities to understand the related scientific principles. Students will also be introduced to scientific methods used to evaluate food products.

The specific teaching goals of this course are as follows:

  1. To introduce students to the scientific foundations of food science and cooking
  2. To explore biological principles, properties of living things, and the products of metabolism
  3. To understand basic physics principles and how those impact food texture, firmness, consistency, and change during preparation and/or cooking
  4. To understand basic chemistry principles demonstrated in food and drink mixtures, food product conversions, and baking
  5. To become familiar with biotechnology laboratory equipment and test methods used to evaluate food quality, analyze chemical composition, and detect potential food-borne pathogens
  6. To understand the scientific method and how it is used in developing new food products or improving existing food products
    • Open to High School Juniors and Seniors
    • Credit Hours: 2
    • Dates: Monday, July 11th - Friday, July 29th, 2011
    • Times: Daily, 9:00am - 11:50am
    • Cost: $484
    • For information on the application call 717.901.5101 or email Admissions@HarrisburgU.edu