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STEM Olympiad Trainer

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ORGANIZATION: STARBASE Connecticut

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 6 people are interested

If you've ever wanted to mentor students and bring your enthusiasm for science, engineering or technology to 6th grade students, this is your chance to shine!

STEM Olympiad Trainers will work with our Collaborations Coordinator to put together curriciulum and fun activities for the students, to help them prep for a STEM Olympiad in the Spring. Curriculum will be hands-on and based on engineering challenges, science actvities, etc.

STEM Trainers can sign up for the whole academic year (Sept - May) or for one session (Sept - Dec; Jan-March; April-May).

Times available are Tuesday and/or Thursdays; 8:30am - 9:30am.

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About STARBASE Connecticut

Location:

85-152 Light Lane, Unit 300, Windsor Locks, CT 06096, US

Mission Statement

STARBASE seeks to raise the interest and improve the knowledge and skills of at-risk youth in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, which will provide for a highly educated and skilled American workforce.

Description

STARBASE is a five day STEM-based academy in which students collaborate to explore various fields of science and mathematics. The students use the Scientific Method to conduct experiments in chemistry and physics, make observations, and analyze data through graphing and comparison to draw conclusions about the world in which they live. They also make use of technology in the form of a high profile CAD program and 3-D printing. Students are challenged to utilize the knowledge they gain to engineer unique solutions to real world issues.

STARBASE has now expanded into the schools as part of after-school mentoring programs with STEM topics. This STARBASE 2.0 portion, includes topics such as robotics and chemistry as is the "next step" for STARBASE graduates.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Mon Sep 08, 2014 - Thu May 28, 2015

WHERE

Thomas S. O'Connell Elementary School301 May RdEast Hartford, CT 06118

(41.735157,-72.59059)
 

DATE POSTED

October 23, 2014

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training

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