BRVGS 9th grade students have an opportunity to participate in a free program for the summer of 2015 on the campus of the University of Virginia or Virginia Tech engaged in hands-on STEM activities and demonstrations led by experienced faculty members.
The Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology (BLAST) program is designed to attract students who are motivated to learn in the STEM arena. Students will be involved in a variety of areas such as mechanical engineering, space science, astronomy, chemistry, and more. Some of the activities include:
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Solar car construction
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Robot design/build to complete missions on a Martian landscape
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Design and test insulation materials
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Earthquake Resistance Structures
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Engine Dissection
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Advanced Engineering Lab
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Tours and celestial observations
Interested students and parents may obtain more program information and an online application by going to the BLAST website http://blast.spacegrant.org/ . The deadline for application is February 2, 2015. The program is a partnership between the Virginia Space Grant Consortium, the University of Virginia, Virginia Tech and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Any questions regarding participation may be directed to BRVGS Director Marc Carraway, mcarr1@brvgs.k12.va.us