Engineering Design Workshop Summer 2015 Students in this hands-on, self-motivated class will work in small teams to design, build, and test projects that blend engineering, art, and science. High school students will get to use some technology, tools and materials that MIT students and engineers use. The class builds on students math and science abilities and will use basic principles of engineering, problem solving, and design. Mini-Lessons on interesting topics will add to the project-based experience. While at MIT, students will also have opportunities to see many examples of engineering, art, and science at work. Who can attend? Rising 9 th -12 th graders When is it? July 1-July 31, 2015 What s the schedule? Monday - Friday, 9:00AM 1:00PM Where is it? Room 4-409 in the Edgerton Center on the MIT campus. How can I get there? MIT is easily accessible via public transportation. The Kendall/MIT station is on the red line, and there are several MBTA bus stops near campus. What does it cost? The program cost is $200 per student, to cover some of the costs of the program. This is due upon acceptance to the program. If there is a hardship, financial assistance is available. We also appreciate any further donations to help us cover our total costs for the program. Should you have any questions about the activities, the staff, or about any other portion of the program, please contact us. Hope to see you soon, Edward Ed Moriarty & Alban Al Cobi Instructors EdandAl@mit.edu 617-253-4629 Please e-mail, fax, mail or turn in pages 5-10 of the Application to the following address by June 1, 2014. Acceptance letters will be sent out on June 10: Juliet Perdichizzi MIT Edgerton Center Room 10-110, 77 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 E-mail: julietp@mit.edu Fax: 617-253-1535 MIT Edgerton Center Engineering Design Workshop, 2015 Page 1
Program Description The program will be hands-on and project-driven, with some mini-lessons to highlight interesting material. Both the projects and the Mini-Lessons will introduce students to the following areas: System-Level Engineering Design: Problem Solving and Decision Making The Design Process Team-Based Project Management Electrical Engineering Elements: Basic Physics (charge, current, voltage) Electric Motors Circuits and Switches Hands-On Fabrication (wiring and soldering) Computer Programming Arduino Microcontrollers Presentations The class will culminate in presentations of projects created by the student teams. During the course, many examples of engineering at work at MIT and in industry will also be presented. Interesting advanced topics or demonstrations will be a key feature of the mini-lectures. Guest speakers may also be invited. Mechanical Engineering Elements: Basic Physics (mass, force, energy) Material Properties Actuators and Energy Storage (motors, springs) Power Transmission (gears, belts, wheels) Computer Aided Design Hands-On Fabrication (hand and power tools) Control Systems and Robotics Elements: Microprocessors Radio Control Sensors Intelligent / Feedback / Autonomous Control MIT Edgerton Center Engineering Design Workshop, 2015 Page 2
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Engineering Design Workshop Application Student Information: Name: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Date of Birth: Gender School: Grade you will enter in fall 2015: Did you attend this program previously? Y / N Which years? Will you be able to attend each day of the program? Y / N (If no, please explain any special circumstances below, after the Student Pledge.) Student Pledge: I understand that it is a privilege to be part of this summer program at the MIT Edgerton Center. I will show up on time every day and stay for the duration of the program, and if I need to miss a day I will notify the staff ahead of time. I will be on my best behavior while attending this program. I am expected to treat members of staff and fellow students with respect and courtesy. I understand that if, at any time my behavior disrupts the program or is deemed inappropriate by staff, I will be asked to leave the program. Student Signature Date Do you have any other commitments this summer? What are they and when? If you can t attend each day of the program please explain why you can t, in this section. MIT Edgerton Center Engineering Design Workshop, 2015 Page 5
Why are you interested in the Engineering Design Workshop (EDW)? Please list your interests unrelated to engineering and science. How can you incorporate your interests into the EDW? (Your interests will drive the project you will ultimately design and build so give this question some thought.) MIT Edgerton Center Engineering Design Workshop, 2015 Page 6
List and explain some potential projects that you would like to design and build in the EDW. List any other engineering experience, science projects, individual projects you ve built, or teams you ve been on (e.g. FIRST LEGO League, Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams, etc.) It s okay to say None. What s your favorite ice cream flavor? MIT Edgerton Center Engineering Design Workshop, 2015 Page 7
Parental Permission and Medical Consent Form I grant permission for my son/daughter,, to participate in all of the 2015 MIT Edgerton Center Engineering Design Workshop (the Program ) activities during the period of time from July 1-July 31, 2014. Medical Information Health Insurance Company Name: Policy No.: Child s Physician(Name/Phone): Child s chronic medical conditions requiring ongoing care : Other health issues that might impact health or safety of the student: Allergies (animals, latex, food, medications, other): Dietary restrictions: Medications your child will take during the Program: Last tetanus booster: Activities conducted at MIT s Edgerton Center may include flashing strobe lights, which may cause seizures in certain individuals. Does your child have any known problems with strobe lights? Yes / No I understand that my child is expected to be on his/her best behavior while attending this program. All participants are expected to treat members of staff and fellow students with respect and courtesy. I understand that if my child s behavior disrupts the program or is deemed inappropriate by staff, my child may be asked to leave the program. I understand that my child is responsible for transportation to and from MIT. MIT staff will not be responsible for students after program hours. I understand that there are risks for a minor to attend a program on a college campus, which is otherwise an adult environment. Students will walk around campus and may witness media or demonstrations that are directed at an adult audience. Students may work with dangerous tools such as power tools, utility knives, and electricity. MIT is located next to the Charles River. MIT Edgerton Center Engineering Design Workshop, 2015 Page 8
In case of an injury to my child while participating in the Program, I grant permission for my child to receive medical attention deemed necessary, by qualified medical personnel, during the entire time that he or she is participating in the Program. I understand that MIT will try to notify me in the event of an accident or injury, which may require emergency care. If I cannot be contacted, permission is hereby granted to MIT Program staff to seek medical attention for my child. Signature of Parent or Guardian Print name: Day Phone: ( ) Alternate Phone: ( ) Date Additional Emergency Contact: Name: Phone: ( ) Email Address: (Email addresses are greatly appreciated by the program coordinators for sending quick updates and photos.) Image and Media Consent and Release: In consideration of the opportunity for my child,, to participate in the 2015 MIT Edgerton Center Engineering Design Workshop (the Program ), I, the undersigned, give my permission for and grant MIT, through their respective employees or authorized agents (the Authorized Organizations ), the irrevocable right to: 1. Interview my child and/or record his/her participation in the Program and appearance on video tape, audio tape, film, photograph or any other media, whether now known or hereafter existing (the "Recordings"). 2. Use her/his name, likeness, and/or voice in connection with the Recordings and in keeping with the respective policies and mission statements of the Authorized Organizations. 3. Use, reproduce, distribute, publicly display and/or publicly perform, either electronically or by any other media whether now known or hereafter existing, and to allow others to do the same, my child s name, likeness or voice, the Recordings, in whole or in part worldwide, without restrictions or limitations, in perpetuity, for any purpose, including without limitation, promotional, educational or commercial use. I agree to make no accounting, monetary or other claim against the Authorized Parties for use of my child s name, likeness or voice, or the Recordings and release and forever discharge the Authorized Organizations and their respective trustees, officers, employees, students and agents from any liability to me, and on behalf of my heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives and assigns, based on or arising out of use of my child s name, likeness or voice, or the Recordings. I give permission: Parent/Guardian Signature Date MIT Edgerton Center Engineering Design Workshop, 2015 Page 9
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