Sponsored by

Anoka Technical CollegeMinnesota Center for Engineering and Manufacturing

Excellence

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Positively introduce underrepresented/underserved middle school students to applied learning and technical education in STEM fields.

Expose underrepresented/underserved middle school students to multiple technical career pathways and demonstrate the value of working in these technical fields.

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Link foundational STEM theories and practices to hands on college-level activities and learning in order to increase perceived accessibility of technical career pathways.

Provide leadership opportunities to past Camp BMF participants by inviting participation in this year’s camp as volunteer junior staff.

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First generation college students 7th and 8th grade students – Jackson Middle

School and Coon Rapids Middle School

Students with a 2.0 – 3.0 GPA

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FREE

Classes were held at Anoka Technical College

Transportation to and from ATC was provided

Curriculum designed by and taught by higher

education instructors and K-8 school teachers

Materials and supplies were included

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Light breakfast and lunch were provided

Instructional learning and social fun

Day trips and end of camp field trip

Project presentation

Completion graduation ceremony, certificate and

video.

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Surveys, interviews and constant dialogue with all participants

Post camp interviews Continuous contact with school and families

throughout the following school year

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The activities and the hands on.

The activities and the hands on work like automotive.

Enjoyed learning new things with new people. I met new friends too.

The training and learning new things. Especially, liked building the ROBOT. I had a good time.

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Thank You

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