ExploreU@MMU 2013
Mount Mercy University is pleased to announce ExploreU@MMU World of Technology summer program for middle school girls completing 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Program dates and times: June 4-8, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
This program is designed to help young girls learn math and computer science skills while having fun. During the program, students will use Scratch software to analyze patterns and learn the fundamentals of programming while having fun.
This program will teach important mathematical and computational ideas while also helping students to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively. Participants will learn about prime numbers and pattern matching, while integrating math and computer science. This program will also engage students, open their eyes to math and science in the world around them, teach both ideas and skills, and ignite their interest in learning. For more information, please view the flyer.
Please email Dr. Elizabeth Kleiman or Dr. Jitka Stehnova with questions, or to request more information.
What people say about the program:
From Undergraduate mentors:
“I think this is an amazing program that teaches a wide variety of topics and motivates the students to learn more. The instructors did a very good job of keeping the students interested and engaged.”
“I feel that if it were to be coed it would lose the purpose. It is for girls to realize that they belong in the Math and CS field. It was very beneficial for them and for us.”
“DO IT NEXT YEAR!!!”
From Parents:
“My expectations were exceeded with the program.”
“As a parent I thought the camp was great!”
“We were very pleased with the tools that she now has for math and computer science. She has learned some valuable things she can take to school with her. Thank you for all your enthusiasm and for caring enough to spend two weeks with the kids to make learning fun.”
From students:
“I really enjoyed this and didn't actually expect it to be this fun! I think it is a great program for anybody.”
“I loved Explore U and look forward to coming back next year!!”
“I thought that it was a ton of fun, but you were still able to learn.”
ExploreU is supported by MAA Tensor Grant Program for Women and Mathematics.