Exploring Engineering Through Robotics
 This
course will provide the Gifted Student the opportunity to be both
introduced to the fundamentals of engineering and immersed in a robotics
experience that will serve as an exciting, popular vehicle for the
delivery of those fundamentals. While the focus will be on robotics, the
course will introduce the student to the various engineering disciplines
and teach him or her some engineering fundamentals. These basic
engineering topics will include the engineering design process,
teamworking skills, engineering drawing and communications, elements of
problem solving with computers, simple programming elements and logic, and
engineering professionalism and ethics. Approximately 60% the available
time will be spent with the students in 2- or 3-person teams in the
hands-on activities of designing, building, programming, and testing small
autonomous robots made from the Lego™ Mindstorms NXT System kits. The
other portion of the time will be spent on learning engineering
fundamentals, touring on-campus University laboratories, doing robotics
research, and developing and practicing engineering skills. An
introduction to solid modeling and working with the Autodesk™ Inventor
computer-aided design application will be included. An interactive
bridge-building computer application will also be introduced.
What does the program cover?
 | Building Robots |
| Team Problem Solving |
| Engineering Problems |
| Hands-On Laboratory |
| Computer-aided Design and Software Modeling |
| Team Project Design & Build |
| Engineering Design & Experimentation |
| Engineering Laboratory Tours |
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Where is the program held?
The Ohio State University is an active center of higher education located
in Ohio's capital city with a world-class reputation in academics. Daily
sessions are held in the First-year Engineering Program’s classrooms and
laboratories in Hitchcock Hall.
Who are the instructors?
Dr. John Demel
Mechanical Engineer,
Coordinator for First-year Engineering Program
Dr. Richard Freuler
Aerospace Engineer,
Coordinator of Engineering Honors Program
How much does the program cost?
For commuter students there is no cost. If a student chooses to stay on
campus, the cost is limited to optional on-campus housing. The cost per
session for on-campus dormitory housing and morning & evening meals is
$253.00 (double occupancy), payable at time of dorm check-in. Please note
that lunch is provided at no cost for all Institute participants, whether
a dorm resident or commuter student.
General Information
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Participants must be Ohio Residents and must
currently be in the 9th or 10th grade in an Ohio school district. |
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Participants must be officially identified
as gifted and talented according to Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-15. |
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The Application deadline is April 11, 2008.
Students will be notified by April 25, 2008 regarding acceptance
status.
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This is an optional resident program.
Cost for on-campus housing and meals is
$253.00, payable by cash or check to The Ohio State University at
time of dorm check-in. |
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Resident participants must arrange transportation to
the OSU campus the Sunday prior to the start of the program and be checked into
the dorm by 5:00pm.
(If you choose optional dorm residence for Session 1, check-in is
on July 13th)
(If you choose optional dorm residence for Session 2, check-in is
on July 20th) |
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The acceptance of your application assumes that a
parent/guardian will assure full attendance for the entirety of the
program. |
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The program operates daily from 8:30am to 4:30pm during
a session, and there are planned and supervised evening activities for
the optional resident part of the Institute. |
How do I apply?
Application
Materials: Download
materials from
http://feh.osu.edu/SHI/.
Need More Info? Call Moni Wood at (614) 292-8357 or email
Wood.153@osu.edu.
Applications will be reviewed and ranked according to GPA and
teacher recommendation. First priority will be given to sophomores.
Interested in computers?
Visit Ohio Supercomputer Center's Summer
Institute Website |
