The camp is a free, week-long program hosted by USC Viterbi in partnership with SoCalGas, offering unique insights from industry professionals and USC students.
The Energy of STEM Summer Camp at USC Viterbi offers high school students an immersive, hands-on experience exploring various STEM fields. Participants engage in demonstrations, lessons, and group projects focused on physics, coding, green energy, and electronics. Activities are designed to spark curiosity and build practical skills, with a highlight being the design, construction, and launch of rockets. The camp aims to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators by providing a fun and engaging environment where students can connect with peers and learn from industry professionals and USC students. The program emphasizes problem-solving and critical thinking, encouraging students to think like engineers through diverse hands-on activities.
A typical day includes demonstrations, lessons, hands-on projects, and group work, with activities led by SoCalGas employees and USC Viterbi Center staff and students.
This camp is ideal for high school students (rising 9th-12th graders) interested in exploring physics, coding, energy, and electronics through hands-on activities and collaborative projects.
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