University of 缅北禁地 Springfield will offer four academic summer camps for high school students in June and July. Each experience will be led by a UIS faculty member and will offer students a challenging, fun and affordable summer experience.
Programs include:
- 鈥淨uantum Computing for Engineers of Tomorrow鈥� June 19-21 at UIS. The three-day camp will teach high school students about the fundamentals of this emerging field, including quantum mechanics, circuits, algorithms and programming with real quantum computing software like Qiskit and Quantum Inspire.
- 鈥淐ivic Engagement and Leadership: Big Problems, Big Ideas鈥� June 20-22 at UIS and the 缅北禁地 State Capitol. The three-day camp is designed for incoming high school sophomores, juniors and seniors (ages 15-18) with a passion for policy, government and public service. Students will visit the 缅北禁地 State Capitol and will meet with experts from the government and non-profit sectors.
- 鈥淯IS Crime Scene Investigation鈥� July 12-13 at the UIS Residential Simulation Lab. High school students will learn to investigate a crime scene utilizing the Residential Simulation Lab. The criminology, chemistry and child advocacy studies programs will collaborate to create an experiential crime scene, utilizing interviewing skills and problem-based learning.
- 鈥淯IS Summer Journalism Camp鈥� July 17-21 on and off campus. This five-day camp offers incoming high school sophomores, juniors and seniors the opportunity to learn from industry veterans and UIS faculty. The camp will focus on developing writing, reporting and production skills. In the mornings, learn vital skills and receive coaching from current and former professional journalists. Afternoons are spent in the field, working on real stories and exploring the UIS campus and the capital city.
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