High school students will visit campus for this unique, week-long summer camp to explore the scenic vistas and natural resources of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula! Participants will experience firsthand how scientists incorporate technology and field research to study the changing environment by utilizing the facilities and technology of Northern Michigan University. Campers will participate in campus activities and field experiences while learning about a wide variety of environmental topics, facilitated by the Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences Department.
Hands-on, minds-on STEM classes for students in grades K-6, offered through a partnership with the School of Education, Leadership, and Public Service.
Middle and high school Science Olympiad teams from throughout the Upper Peninsula will create designs, solve problems, and learn the importance of teamwork by competing in different STEM-related events at the annual regional tournament. The top-placed teams will advance to the State tournament hosted by Michigan State University in late spring.
If interested in volunteering at the event, please contact Renee Jewett, the event coordinator.
Upper elementary school FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge teams from across the U.P. will compete in robot matches and judging sessions to qualify to advance to the FLL Challenge State Tournament.
Any interest in volunteering for the event can be directed to Renee Jewett, rkivioja@nmu.edu.
Hands-on, minds-on STEM classes for students in grades K-6, offered through a partnership with the School of Education, Leadership, and Public Service.
Camp Infinity is a week-long summer camp that introduces girls to computer and internet technologies through fun, hands-on activities designed to spark imagination and creativity.
Girls entering 5th–6th grade will explore programming using Ozobot Evo robots.
Girls entering 7th–8th grade will build critical thinking and problem-solving skills while programming a Finch 2.0 robot.
All participants will also learn web design by creating their own multi-page website.
Middle and high school Science Olympiad teams from throughout the Upper Peninsula will create designs, solve problems, and learn the importance of teamwork by competing in different STEM-related events at the annual regional tournament. The top-placed teams will advance to the State tournament hosted by Michigan State University in late spring.
If interested in volunteering at the event, please contact Renee Jewett, the event coordinator.
