
SDSM&T Summer
Camps for Students
The School of
Mines offers summer camps for students in grades 6-12 to explore engineering and
science in fun, hands-on ways. The week-long camps include: geology,
engineering, space, leadership, and computers. Scholarships are available and
the forms are found on the Web site, along with registration, at:
http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/learn/youth.
This is a great way for students to sample engineering and sciences. It also
gives them a taste of what college life is like. Please feel free to pass this
on to anyone you think may be interested.
STEPS for Boys
STEPS for Girls
Leadership Camp
Youth
Geology Field Camp
Socket to Me Boys
Socket to Me Girls
Space Adventures

South Dakota Rising Scholars in Math and Science
The South Dakota Center for the Advancement of Mathematics and Science
Education invites outstanding high school juniors to apply for participation in
an all-expenses-paid, 4-day summer enrichment session at Black Hills State
University. Current high school juniors who reside in South Dakota, are
intellectually curious, and have a strong interest in math and science are
encouraged to apply. Participants will interact closely with faculty members,
exceptional teachers, and a select cohort of fellow participants. The goal is to
enrich the academic preparation of the most promising high school mathematicians
and scientists across the state. Students will expand their minds and make new
friends with peers who have similar motivation, talents, and interests. More
information

eCYBERMISSION
Competition
eCYBERMISSION is
a free web-based science competition sponsored by the U.S. Army for students in
grades six to nine. Historically, South Dakota has enrolled a low number of
students in the competition.
Here are
some key points about eCYBERMISSION:
1.)eCYBERMISSION is a science, math and technology competition that rewards
winning students each year with U.S. EE Savings Bonds -- more than 35,000
students have participated since 2002, and more than $4.6 million has been
awarded.
2.)Students from 96 teams are awarded regional and national prizes between $2000
and $8000 each year, and the regional first place teams in each grade are
invited to Washington, D.C. for the National Judging and Educational Event.
3.)The competition fits easily into classroom curriculum by introducing students
to the scientific method and how to apply it in real-life situations in their
communities.
4.)The U.S. Army started eCYBERMISSION in 2002 to spark student interest in
science, math and technology and encourage them to pursue related careers.
5.) eCYBERMISSION has no connection with Army recruiters and does not track
students after they participate in the competition.
For more information go to www.ecybermission.com.
You can also contact eCYBERMISSION staff at the number below.
Jaymie Litsey
eCYBERMISSION
Mission Control
1-866-Go-Cyber (462-9237)
missioncontrol@ecybermission.com

Subject: NASA Engineering Design Challenge – Bring Space Into Your
Classroom!
As NASA plans to return to the moon, plant growth
will be an important part of space exploration. NASA scientists anticipate that
astronauts may be able to grow plants on the moon in specialized plant growth
chambers. Come participate and build your own lunar growth chamber in the NASA
Engineering Design Challenge!
Through the NASA Engineering Design Challenge, elementary, middle and high
school students will:
• Design, build, and evaluate lunar plant growth chambers
• Receive cinnamon basils seeds flown on STS-118
• Test lunar growth chambers by growing and comparing both space-flown and
earth-based control seeds
Visit http://www.nasa.gov/education/plantchallenge to register and to receive
more information about the NASA Engineering Design Challenge. You can also sign
up for the NASA Express listserv to receive e-mail updates about the challenge
and other NASA education activities.
Join the NASA Engineering Design Challenge and be part of space exploration by
growing seeds flown in space!

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