The camp is fully funded by the Texas Workforce Commission, providing free registration, room, meals, and research materials for eligible participants.
The SMU Governors Science and Technology Champion Academy (GSTCA) is a week-long residential STEM camp designed for top senior division winners of the Texas Science and Engineering Fair. Funded by the Texas Workforce Commission, this immersive program offers hands-on experiences that delve into the practical applications of STEM fields and expose students to high-tech career options. Participants live on the SMU campus and work with university professors and students on cutting-edge research. The curriculum includes various research strands such as Hardware Hacking, Nanobots, Drones, Machine Learning and AI, and Human Signal Processing. Students gain valuable skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity through interactive projects and workshops. The camp aims to increase students' familiarity with postsecondary educational opportunities in STEM and prepare them for future high-skill, high-demand careers in Texas' workforce.
Participants spend their days on the SMU campus, engaging in hands-on workshops and working with professors and students on cutting-edge research within their chosen STEM strand.
This camp is ideal for top senior division winners of the Texas Science and Engineering Fair who are interested in exploring practical applications of STEM and high-tech career options.
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
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