American Computer Museum
http://www.compustory.com/
Boasts a comprehensive assortment of antique office appliances such as typewriters, adding machines, electric fans, staplers, pencil sharpeners, etc. as well as hundreds of slide rules, dozens of mainframe computers and peripherals and scores of personal computers - all presented in a timeline fashion.
Resource Added: December 4, 2005
Camp Invention
http://www.invent.org/camp/
Camp Invention is a one-week day camp where imaginations run wild. Structured for children entering grades 2-6, this unique and exciting program is hosted by schools throughout the country each summer. Camp Invention is a joint project of the US Patent and Trademark Office and the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
http://www.si.edu/ndm/
Located in New York City, this is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to the study of historical and contemporary design
EESC Pre-Engineering Summer Camps Page
http://www.engineeringedu.com/summercamps.html
Search by state to find a pre-engineering camp in your area using this list from the Engineering Education Service Center.
Resource Added: February 27, 2009
G.R.A.D.E. CAMP
http://www.egr.uh.edu/GRADE/
G.R.A.D.E. CAMP is a week-long day program designed specifically for entering 8th to 12th grade girls (as of Sept. 2007) who want to find out what engineering is all about through "hands-on" experience.
Resource Added: July 30, 2007
iD Tech Camps and iD Teen Academies
http://www.internaldrive.com/
Kids and teens can choose from a variety of summer tech courses at prestigious universities nationwide like Stanford, Princeton, MIT, the University of Michigan, Northwestern, Brown, Yale, and more. At camp, students experience a college campus while engaging in robotics engineering, coding, iPhone app development, and other courses.
Resource Added: March 1, 2012
Museum of Science, Boston
http://www.mos.org/
The mission of the Museum of Science, Boston is to stimulate interest in and further understanding of science and technology and their importance for individuals and for society.
NASA Opportunity for Female High School Juniors
http://wish.aerospacescholars.org/
The NASA WISH project offers a one-of-a-kind experience for female high school students like you to jump start your future and explore the possibilities of a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related major or career. The adventure begins in 2012 with an online community and culminates with a summer experience at NASA Johnson Space Center in Summer 2012.
Resource Added: January 23, 2012
National Air & Space Museum
http://www.nasm.si.edu/
Part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, the Air & Space Museum is one of the most popular museums in the world.
National Inventors Hall of Fame
http://www.invent.org/
Aims to recognize inventors and invention everywhere, to promote creativity, and to advance the spirit of innovation. Located in Akon, Ohio.
National Women's Hall of Fame
http://www.greatwomen.org/women.php
This website features profiles of the inspiring women in American in all areas of society. It is a great resource for learning about successful and influential women in many different careers. The Hall of Fame is located in Seneca Falls, New York.
Resource Added: September 22, 2006
New York Hall of Science
http://www.nysci.org/
New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows Corona Park has over 225 exhibits including a technology gallery, biochemistry lab, and a Feedback exhibit that explores how machines and living things adapt to changes in their environment.
OPTIONS for High School Girls
http://options.evansville.edu/
If you have completed geometry you may want to explore this camp from the University of Evansville. It is an introduction to the many career opportunities in engineering and computer science. One week is spent at the Evansville campus, and one week is spent in England!
Resource Added: January 16, 2008
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
http://www.omsi.edu/
OMSI is located on the east bank of the Willamette River, just south of downtown Portland. In addition to hundreds of interactive exhibits and labs, OMSI offers dozens of fun-filled, interactive events designed for visitors of all ages.
San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering
http://www.sdsciencefestival.com/
The San Diego Science Festival, the largest celebration of science on the West Coast, will bring together hundreds of innovative local organizations and individuals and demonstrates that careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) are accessible and exciting pathways to a better future. This weeklong exploration of science, engineering and technology will begin March 16-23, 2012, and culminate with EXPO DAY at PETCO Park on March 23, 2013. Mark your calendars now!
Resource Added: January 31, 2012
Science News For Kids
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
This website publishes timely articles about what scientists and engineers are doing today. Find out about exciting new break-throughs and what they mean for you.
Resource Added: January 25, 2007
Science World
http://www.scienceworld.bc.ca/
Science World is a hands-on science centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Sightseer's Guide to Engineering
http://www.engineeringsights.org
This unique online travel guide includes sights like college lab/research hubs, interesting manufacturing facilities, roller coasters ski lifts, home towns or museums of a famous engineers or inventors, lighthouses, telescopes, and obvious engineering marvels like the Golden Gate Bridge or the Hoover Dam. Sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers and National Engineers Week
Smithsonian Institution
http://www.si.edu/
The Smithsonian sponsors numerous exhibits and programs, conducts research in many different fields, and provides access to an extensive collection of resources.
STEPS program for girls
http://www.uwstout.edu/steps/index.cfm
Science Technology and Engineering Preview at UW-Stout for Girls (STEPS) is a one-week introduction to the exciting world of science, technology and engineering.
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