National Prep will host STEM Invention Convention
National Collegiate Preparatory Public Charter School (National Prep) host the upcoming Invention Convention in conjunction with the Metro Warriors STEM Organization (MWSO) and IT Computer Wiz Kids. The event will be held at National Prep on November 12, 2014, from 5-7 PM, at 4600 Livingston Road SE, Washington, DC 20032.
The National Prep STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Program invites middle school students and their families to participate in this interactive experience which will involve robotics, as well as kid inspired inventions.
Two exciting projects that involved National Prep STEM students will be on display:
Stem Remote Control Car – Two years ago, National Prep was introduced to a STEM Remote Control Car program, designed for project-based learning and cross-curricular teaching working in teams, students organized, operated and established their own companies. Currently, as participants in this program, young men and women are supported by a community of mentors who partner with them to create a program that mirrors best practices of business and marketing executives, engineers, technicians, and professional sports teams. Through advanced engineering techniques, the ultimate goal is to increase performance and realize a 1:10 scale electric, radio-controlled car.In March 2015, National Prep STEM students will travel to California to participate in the national championship competition at the National Society of Black Engineering Conference.
Two exciting projects that involved National Prep STEM students will be on display:
Stem Remote Control Car – Two years ago, National Prep was introduced to a STEM Remote Control Car program, designed for project-based learning and cross-curricular teaching working in teams, students organized, operated and established their own companies. Currently, as participants in this program, young men and women are supported by a community of mentors who partner with them to create a program that mirrors best practices of business and marketing executives, engineers, technicians, and professional sports teams. Through advanced engineering techniques, the ultimate goal is to increase performance and realize a 1:10 scale electric, radio-controlled car.In March 2015, National Prep STEM students will travel to California to participate in the national championship competition at the National Society of Black Engineering Conference.
GameHawk Application - Students at National Prep beta tested this new game application that helps people find and play online games with their actual friends.
National Prep offers disadvantaged youth in D.C. an opportunity to rise above theircircumstances and to receive the encouragement they need to obtain a world classeducation. Student comments often reflect feelings of belonging and caring at NationalPrep: “It feels more like a family at my school!” This solid staff/student partnership haspredictable results: National Prep young men and women enjoy a 100% High SchoolGraduation and College Acceptance Rate! National Prep is committed to partnering with interested students to succeed in STEM; there is an urgent need to bridge and close the achievement gap for students in this academic area.
"STEM is life, so everything we do involves STEM. That is the model we have for our program here and we look forward to engaging interested students”
Melvin Stallings,
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