The program offers a unique pathway for participants to become paid mentors in high school and college after completing all program levels.
The YPP Chicago - inSTEM Program is an all-girls 3-week summer day camp hosted at DePaul University for rising 6th-8th graders. The program aims to provide unique opportunities for middle school girls, particularly those from low-income Chicago Public Schools, to engage in STEM activities. Participants will delve into content areas such as engineering and design through projects like solar-powered cars, robotics, and coding. The curriculum integrates algebra, programming, and geometry, fostering problem-solving skills and technology integration. Beyond technical skills, the program emphasizes real-world investigations and aims to enhance students' mathematics and science knowledge, promoting interest and confidence in advanced education and STEM careers. Upon completing all levels, students have the opportunity to become paid high school and college mentors within the YPP program.
A typical day involves hands-on projects in areas like robotics or coding, integrated with lessons in algebra, programming, and geometry.
This program is best for middle school girls interested in exploring STEM fields, gaining hands-on experience with engineering and coding, and building confidence in mathematics and science.
DePaul University Campus, Chicago, IL
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