The program offers a unique opportunity for middle and high school students to gain hands-on experience with real robots and programming, directly alongside UNC Charlotte faculty and in university labs.
The UNC Charlotte Summer Scholars - Robotics & Engineering program is a pre-college program designed for middle and high school students interested in STEM fields. Participants engage in hands-on activities that explore the core principles of robot design, assembly, and control. Students will build robots using motors, gears, and various structures, learning how sensors enable robots to interact with their environment. The curriculum also focuses on practical coding and problem-solving, where students write and modify code to control robot movements and behaviors, utilizing logic, sequencing, and basic programming concepts to complete challenges. The program emphasizes troubleshooting, iterative design, and teamwork, mirroring real-world engineering practices. Activities may include field trips, lectures and demonstrations by UNC Charlotte faculty, and participation in math and science competitions.
A typical day involves onsite research with mentors in UNC Charlotte spaces and labs, engaging in hands-on activities, and potentially attending lectures or demonstrations by university faculty.
This program is ideal for middle and high school students with an interest in math and science who want to explore robotics and engineering through hands-on projects and prepare for future STEM careers.
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