Workshop Catalog
Summer 2009
Introduction to Robotics
June 15 – 19 | Texas Tech, Junction Campus
Build a firm foundation for using robotics in your science and technology classrooms as you design and build with Lego® Mindstorms™ NXT.
Space, Science and Engineering
June 22 – 26 | Texas Tech, Lubbock Campus
Join instructors from the Johnson Space Center and Texas Tech faculty to explore issues related to space travel.
Introduction to Rocketry: The Science of Stable Flight (Workshop Cancelled)
June 29 – July 2 | Texas Tech, Lubbock Campus
Design, build and launch rockets as you use hands-on learning to explore fundamental scientific concepts including Newton's Laws, Barrowman's equations and Bernoulli's Principle. Maximize flight performance using RockSim rocket simulation software to improve your rocket design.
GLOBE Watershed Studies & Seasons & Phenology (Workshop Cancelled)
June 29 – July 2 | Texas Tech, Junction Campus
Participants discover and explore the various systems and components of watersheds on the pristine South Llano River.
Applied Robotics: The NXT Step
July 6 – 10 | Texas Tech, Junction Campus
Expand your construction and programming skills as you explore the full classroom potential of robotics with Lego® Mindstorms™ NXT
Green Engineering
July 13 – 17 | Texas Tech, Lubbock Campus
Uncover the earth-friendly side of engineering in this workshop dedicated to exploring Environmental Engineering.
Engineering Design: The Physics of Wind Chimes
July 27 – 31 | Texas Tech, Lubbock Campus
Discover how engineering design and engaging, real-world projects can be used to help students learn and apply STEM concepts.
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Workshop Logistics
Lodging
Participants will need to make their own arrangements
for both Lubbock and Junction workshops.
Meals
- Lubbock Workshops - Lunch provided
- Junction Workshops - Lunch & Dinner provided
- Snacks, water, and assorted drinks will be provided throughout the day.
- Please let us know if you have any special dietary needs.
Transportation
- Participants will need to make their own arrangements for transportation to the workshop location.
- Directions and maps will be sent prior to workshop.
- Parking permits for Lubbock workshops will be sent via U.S. Mail prior to each workshop.
Catalog at a glance
With this year's selection of workshops, your sure to find one that inspires fun discoveries for you and your students.
T-STEM Center, Box 43103, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-3103
806.742.3451