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G.A.M.E.S.

G.A.M.E.S. (Girls' Adventures in Mathematics, Engineering, and Science) is an annual, week-long camp, designed to give academically talented middle-school-aged girls an opportunity to explore exciting engineering and scientific fields through demonstrations, classroom presentations, hands-on activities, and contacts with women in these technical fields. The summer 10 camp will focus on: Structures, Computer Science, BioImaging, Bioengineering/Chemical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering

Eligible:

• Structures: Girls entering 6th or 7th Grade in Fall 2010
• Computer Science: Girls entering 7th or 8th Grade in Fall 2010
• Bioimaging: Girls entering 8th or 9th Grade in Fall 2010
• Bioengineering/Chemical Engineering: Girls entering 9th or 10th Grade in Fall 2010
• Girls Learning Electrical Engineering: Girls entering 10th or 11th Grade in Fall 2010

Dates:

Session I: July 25-31, 2010: (G.L.E.E.) and Bioengineering/Chemical Engineering

Session II: August 8-14, 2010: All other camps

Cost:

• Structures: TBA ($575 in 2009)
• Computer Science: TBA ($575 in 2009)
• BioImaging: TBA ($725 in 2009)
• Bioengineering/Chemical Engineering: TBA ($975 in 2009)
• Girls Learning Electrical Engineering: TBA

Application Information

Camp Focus:

• Computer Science: Gives young women the opportunity to harness the power of computer
• Structures: Specializes on areas within Civil Engineering: the design and construction of buildings and bridges, aircraft and space structures, power plants and dams, and other structures around us. Girls use technology to explore computer graphics, create interactive animations, and launch websites showcasing their unique personalities.
• BioImaging: Girls use state-of-the-art microscopy tools to understand the effects of environmental changes on plant cells and learn about human health via imaging techniques.
• Bioengineering/Chemical Engineering: Campers discover how chemical engineering and bioengineering team up together to cure diseases, provide alternative sources of energy, and make an impact in developing countries.