- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Innovators needed to promote STEM education to underprivileged youth.
ORGANIZATION: MACGYVER ACADEMY
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
We are happy to announce that MacGyver Academy has been invited to take part in SkillCon 2016, slated to be held December 16th through the 23rd at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. SkillCon is an event where individuals with unique talents, STEM organizations, and those who compete in varied sporting events converge to hold seminars, teach classes, perform, and compete.
In an effort to promote STEM education to underprivileged youth, at SkillCon 2016, MacGyver Academy will be utilizing unwanted electronics to create exciting new products, gadgets, and art. We are excited with the possibilities and are currently working to assemble a team of electrical engineers, hobbyists, hackers, makers, inventors, woodworkers, designers, entrepreneurs, and artists.
If you possess expertise in any of these areas, have a desire to inspire young learners, and are up for the challenge please contact us w e would be thrilled to have you on board!
More opportunities with MACGYVER ACADEMY
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About MACGYVER ACADEMY
Location:
114534 CONNERWOOD STREET, LAS VEGAS, NV 89141, US
Mission Statement
MacGyver Academy’s purpose is to provide education in entrepreneurship, science, technology, and engineering by combining e-waste recycling with an after school research and development learning facility.
Description
At MacGyver Academy our vision is to create an educational center that utilizes open source learning. The facility will be an interactive workshop where participants can explore, learn, and have fun in a safe and welcoming environme nt. At MacGyver Academy our goal is for school aged learners and college students to gain access to machines, computers, and tools that may have been previously unattainable for them. Further, we plan to extend this access to older adults and STEM professionals in exchange for their willingness to help mentor and motivate our younger or less experienced participants.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
785 E Sahara Ave #370Las Vegas, NV 89104
DATE POSTED
October 8, 2016
SKILLS
- STEM
- Robotics
- Software Development
- Product Development
- Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- A few hours a week, determined by the the goal.
- Basic skills, and you took apart your toys as a kid.