Summer 2017 STEM Newsletter
Greetings!

The last day of school is here, but that doesn't mean the learning has to end! Below are summer STEM opportunities for all grade levels and interests.  

Enjoy,

Center for Educational Outreach Team
Upcoming Programs and Events
Maryland Tech Invitational 
(Robotics competition) 

The Maryland Tech Invitational features top FIRST Tech Challenge teams from across the nation for a high quality competitive tournament. 28 teams from 10 states earned spots through achievement in the FIRST Tech Challenge Velocity Vortex robot game during the 2016-2017 season. This event is free and open to the public.

Date: Saturday & Sunday, June 24-25, 2017
Location: Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory Kossiakoff Center, 11100 Johns Hopkins Rd, Laurel, MD 20723
Time: Saturday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Contact Jenny Beatty  or visit MTI for more information. 
Barclay Summer STEM Academy

Barclay Elementary/Middle School, in partnership with Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering, offers a STEM-focused school year extension program for rising 5th - 8th grade students. There is no charge for City Schools students to attend! Program highlights include:

Science Investigations
Engineering Design
Computer Programming and Coding
Media Arts and Marketing
Applied Math and Reading
Career Exploration
Student and Community Showcase
And much more!
Register today ! Space is limited!
Dates : Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 28, 2017
Location :  Barclay School, 2900 Barclay Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
Time : 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

For more information, contact Becky Palmisano.  
School is Out, STEM is IN!
SuGO Battle Bots

Are you ready to have a blast with SuGO at the USRA STEMaction Center?

What is SuGO? It combines the fun of LEGO Mindstorm NXT robots with Sumo wrestling. In this workshop youth work in teams to build SuGO Battle Bots using supplied LEGO Mindstorms NXT kits with special SuGO add-ons. After the bots are built it will be time to hit the competition ring for a thrilling and fun tournament. For more details click on SuGO.

This is for students ages 9 to 14. 

Date: Saturday, August 5, 2017
Location: USRA STEMaction Center,  7178 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost: $45

For more information email Amber Driesman.
Bmore STEM Ecosystem

STEM is happening this summer throughout Baltimore. Whether it's urban farming, STEM/wrestling camp, or arts integration, community partners and after-school providers are gearing up to provide robust summer opportunities for youth of all ages.

BmoreSTEM has developed an interactive menu of summer STEM programs for youth and families. See the link below to explore great opportunities in your own backyard.  

Dates/Locations/Times: Varies (see Bmore STEM Summer 2017 list)

For summer details visit Bmore STEM.
Featured Success Story
During this past school year, our Center orchestrated numerous STEM educational programs engaging more than 400 JHU students and faculty with over 1,200 K-12 students across Baltimore City. We are very proud of the work that we do and the positive experiences we create for local youth through STEM learning. We offer programming year-round and look forward to continually growing our offerings.