Free UMaine summer camp allows high schoolers to build parts used in smartphones and spaceships
ORONO — Through experiments and game-based learning, high school students can learn how to build microchips for powering smartphones, computers and spaceships during a free University of Maine summer camp from July 6 -10, at Barrows Hall, on the University of Maine campus.
The five-day camp caters to students exploring careers in engineering and computing by immersing them in microchips, transistors and of the latest building blocks for modern technology worldwide: semiconductors, according to UMaine, in a news release. By the end of the week, participants will integrate and build and test their own semiconductor system.
In addition to experiments and games, students will also tour Texas Instruments’ South Portland facility, giving them industry exposure, opportunities to interact with experts and a glimpse into future career paths.
The camp is hosted by the Maine College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC) at UMaine and funded by the National Science Foundation.
Register and learn more about the camp at the MCEC website.
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