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PHARR, Texas – PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM Early College High School will host their 8th Annual STEM Camp with the theme “TOP STEM” inspired by the motion picture movie “TOP GUN: Maverick” on Friday, February 3, 2023, at 9:00 am at PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM Early College High School in Pharr.
This one-day event will unveil the fun and excitement of what STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Education is all about. The purpose of this camp is to introduce students to college and career pathways that are centered around STEM fields and careers of the future while also demonstrating the concepts of 21st Century Learning Skills such as critical thinking, creativity, cultural awareness, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Visiting 8th-grade students from PSJA ISD middle schools will engage in hands-on learning experiences in the fields of Robotics, Aeronautics, Drone Flight Simulation, Jet Propulsion, and more. All activities are based on NASA’s STEM Education Programs and are guaranteed to give students an experience that is Out of This World!
The event will feature the following activities:
· “STEMing the Arts”– Performances by our award-winning Fine Arts Department
· “I Feel The Need, The Need For Speed” – Jet Propulsion Rocket Activity (Physics)
· “How’s My Wing Man?” – Robotics (Engineering)
· “Let’s Give Them Mach 10” – Aeronautics & Air Mobility (Physics & Chemistry)
· “It Takes A Lot More Than Just Fancy Flying” – Drone Flight Simulation (Aerospace)
· “Everyone Here Is The Best” – Google Scratch Coding (Computer Science)
The campus administration thanks the numerous sponsors for their contributions in making the camp possible including Boggus Ford, Lone Star National Bank, and Lydia and Ruben Villezcas.
For coverage information or interviews, please call 956-586-2111.
WHAT: PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM ECHS to host 8th Annual STEM Camp
WHEN: Friday, February 3, 2023, from 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
WHERE: PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM Early College High School – (714 E. BUS 83, Pharr, Texas)
