Worms, robots and 3D printing engage students at STEM summer camp
ETL staff
A STEM summer camp student examines a worm.
Introduction
For the 10th year, the College of Education held its popular STEM summer camp for students ages 8 to 13 at UIC. This year, 50 students participated in one-week sessions in July or August and hosted by the Educational Technology Lab.
The STEM summer camp, led by UIC staff and student instructors, introduces campers to technology and science through hands-on learning. They get to try out drones, race model cars and use 3D printers and robotics. Through engaging lessons in natural sciences, chemistry, physics, computer science and engineering, the kids not only learn scientific theory but bring it to life.