MSU's Innovative Edu. Modules Using K - Ph.D. Concept [updated on 6.30.08 ]

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"ROBOTICS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY CAMP" 2008; June 16th - July 3rd ; 6 sessions

Download 2008 Camp Flier

Download 2008 Camp Manuals/Files (password needed; contact Dean Aslam)

Dear Parents/Teachers: Please note that this is the only Camp (i) directed by Prof. Dean Aslam, Assoc. Director of NSF ERC for WIMS (www.wimserc.org) and Director of MANTL lab, (ii) providing continuous challenge for all levels of K-12, (iii) providing instructor/student ratio of 1/2, and (iv) providing Ph.D. student instructors in every short course (session) and a postdoctoral instructor in some sessions.

Camp Team 2008:

Name	Role in Camp	Position in Camp	Availability in SC	Camp Expertise	Research Area
Dr. Dean Aslam	Director	Assoc Prof. ECE	All Short Courses	All Areas	Micro/Nano, Bio, Robots
Dr. Abed Janoudi	Instructor	Postdoc Associate, ECE	Tu & Thu; SC # 1, 3, 5	RCX, nano, static charges	Bio Implantable Devices, Sensors
Zahida Aslam	Adm. Manager	Volunteer	All Short Courses	Camp Adm.	Education
Aixia Shao	Techn. Manager	Ph.D. Student in nano, ECE	Half of the SC	RCX, nano, static charges	Nano Sensors
Mike Varney	Techn. Manager	Ph.D. Student in nano, ECE	Half of the SC	All Areas	Bio Implantable Devices
Sean Hatch	Techn. Manager	UG Student, ECE	All Short Courses	All areas	Bio Implantable Devices, Sensors
Nick Weibel	Instructor	UG Student, Edu	All Short Courses	RCX, nano, static charges	Education
Jing Lu	Instructor	Ph.D. Student in nano, ECE	Half of the SC	RCX, nano, static charges	RFMEMS
Even	Instructor	OHS Student	SC # 3-6	RCX, NXT	Lego Modules
Shawn	Instructor	OHS Student	All SC	RCX, NXT, static charges	Lego Modules

Current Camp Enrollment:

SC#	Date; Time	# Registered
1	6/16; 10:00 am	22
2	6/16;1:00 pm	22
3	6/23; 10:00 am	13
4	6/23;1:00 pm	13
5	6/30; 10:00 am	17
6	6/30;1:00 pm	13

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Are all the learning areas taught during each short course?

Yes, all areas are available in each short course or session. However, a child cannot take two areas in a single short course.

2. If my child registers for static charges, will he/she also learn about robots?

Yes, with the exception of HD video, all areas involve programmable robots.

3. If my child wants to take multiple courses in the Camp, how can he/she do that?

This is only possible by registering for multiple short courses.

4. If my child wants to take multiple courses in the same area, is that possible?

Yes, in this case the child will be elevated to higher level in every additional course. With the exception of HD Video, all areas have multiple levels (from very basic to very advance).

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Registration Form

Student Name: ...................................................... Grade:........................Short Course #................

Student Name: ..................................................... Grade:........................Short Course #...............

Study Area: .....................................................................Previously Attended a SC? YES/NO*

Name of parents: ............................................................Phone number:.........................................

Email Address:............................................................Special Requests, Food Allergies: ...................

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* If yes, tell us what have you done so far in prior Camps with us or elsewhere.

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Video Clips of K-PhD Cognitive Educational Modules:

MSU Smart Robot; smallest and smartest in its class

Wallclimber Robot; programmed to climb smooth walls (gass, plastic, drywall), background noise is from lab equipment and not from the wallclimber

A Wireless Embedded System Made from Plastic Bricks, Plates, etc.

Smart Robot; programmed to stay in a specified area (black)

A 2nd Grader Presents His Invention (a card sorter) to Ardesta

2nd Graders (and their teacher) Interact with a Smart Robot

A 5th Grader Studies Size of Spider Silk

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Previous Camp Data:

Instructional Materials

Go to: http://www.egr.msu.edu/nsferc/roboticscamp/MIGHT_Camp/

User Name: parents; Password: Contact Dean Aslam for password

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2003 - 2007 Short Course and In-School Data:

SC Location	Student #
Okemos; 2003	52
Ovid-Elsie; 2003-04	37
Woodcreek Magnet; 2003-08	214
MSU Sum Camp; 2004 + 2005 + 2006 +2007 + 100	175 +159 + 170+126 + 100 = 730
Florida Camp 2006	100
Oakland Schools Summer Camp; 2005 + 2006	26 +27 = 53
Impression 5 Museum 2007	30
Total 2003 - 07	1,216

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General Information on K-Ph.D. Program::

Overview:

Why K to Ph.D.?

The K-Ph.D. program is based on the notion that Ph.D. students, involved in cutting research in micro & nano technologies, are better role models for K-12 students.

What is MiCRoSYSTEMS?

The MiCRoSYSTEMS is an acronym for Michigan Cognitive Robotic Studies for Youth in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Social-skills. It can be used by students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

MSU Smart Robot; programmable in C.

K-Ph.D. spans across K-16.

The program is applied in urban, rural and subarban areas.

To learn how your child can benefit from this unique program, contact aslam@egr.msu.edu, call 517-353-6329 or download the files above.

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RESEARCH AND EDUCATION OVERVIEW POSTER (Aslam Group) 2007