Students gain practical experience in energy and sustainability while exploring a university environment and cutting-edge labs.
Spark Academy offers middle school students (grades 7-9) an immersive, one-week summer experience focused on the future of energy and sustainability. Through hands-on activities, guided experiments, and interactive learning, participants delve into the science and technology behind energy production, environmental impact, and innovative solutions for a sustainable future. Students engage in project-based learning and team collaborations, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The curriculum is designed to build confidence as young innovators by connecting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) concepts to real-world applications. Participants explore emerging technologies and gain practical insights into how they can imagine, design, and shape the future. Beyond classroom activities, students gain exposure to college life through campus tours and explorations of cutting-edge labs, igniting inspiration for their future in STEM careers.
From 9 AM to 3 PM, a typical day at Spark Academy involves immersive STEAM projects and engaging activities, fostering teamwork and collaboration through hands-on experiments and interactive learning.
This program is ideal for middle school students in grades 7-9 who are curious about energy, sustainability, and emerging technologies, and enjoy hands-on, project-based learning.
Rice University, Houston, TX
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