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Robotics

June 26 – July 2, 2022

Code@TACC is an innovative and exciting virtual summer program that incorporates a project-based learning approach to expose students to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) applications. Students foster their talent and creativity by being introduced to programming, robotics, and electronics.

All current 9th and 10th grade (rising 10th and 11th grade) high school students are welcome to apply. We encourage the participation of students traditionally underrepresented in STEM. Selected students will be housed in a campus dorm at The University of Texas (UT) at Austin at no cost.

Students are expected to participate in Code@TACC Sunday – Saturday until the conclusion of the program. All students will be invited to participate in quarterly Back@TACC STEM workshops upon completion of the program.

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Dates June 26 – July 2, 2022

Application Click to Apply

Application closes April 25, 2022. Students to be notified of acceptance on May 6, 2022.

Cost FREE

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PROSPECTIVE ACTIVITIES

  • Program a robot.
  • Use a project based-learning approach to foster creativity and problem solving skills.
  • Use hands-on technology to learn the basics of embedded programming languages and electronics.
  • Get a private virtual tour of the TACC Visualization Lab and data center.
  • Interact with TACC's cutting-edge technology systems.
  • Collaborate with peers, college students, scientists, researchers and engineers.

Program Information

WHAT TO BRING

  • Willingness to learn

PROGRAM FORMS

Code of Conduct

Release and Indemnification

Media Release

CAMP PROGRAM

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dates
A: Sunday, June 26, 2022 through Saturday, July 2, 2022.
On-Site
A: This program will be located on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin.
A: During the summer program, participants are rising sophomores and juniors in high school.
A: Students will be housed in a campus residential hall (campus dorm). Participants are responsible for their travel to and from the UT campus at the start and conclusion of program.
A: Participants will be able to wash and dry clothes in their residential halls. There is no cost to wash or dry clothes in their residential halls. Laundry detergent and softener will be provided by camp.
A: Participants will be able to wash clothes in their residential halls therefore participants should bring one week's worth of clothes. Participants are also encouraged to bring comfortable shoes and "nice" dressy clothes for their dining etiquette dinner.
Common
A: Parents are encouraged to attend final presentations, virtually, on the last day of the program.
A: There is no cost.
A: Please email our office at outreach@tacc.utexas.edu or call English: 512-232-0831, Español: 512-368-7890.
A: Students will be supervised by college counselors. Counselors have been background-checked (also checked through the national sex offender registry) and have received child protection training.
Participation
A: Participants who notify TACC will have an opportunity to receive a hotspot. Hotspots are limited and will be given out on a first request basis.
A: Participants will be provided the necessary electronic and sensor components to complete the program. Additionally, participants can use a windows or mac computer. If participants do not have the necessary equipment such as laptops, they can be loaned out from TACC.
A: Participants are expected to continue until the end of the program.
General
A: Participants will not need to bring laptops from home. Laptops will be loaned to students during the program.
A: Participants will be provided with bed linen, and pillows however participants are responsible to bring their own toiletries (deodorant, hair products, etc).
A: Program is designed to prepare students for college life, including getting to know a new roommate.
A: Whitis court residential hall requires card access to enter each building. Also, exits are alarmed and connected to University PD. Also, at least two counselors are assigned to sleep in each residential building.
Health
A: Please let us know of any dietary restrictions so that food options will be offered to fit your student's dietary needs.
A: We have an on campus health service for minor treatment (512-471-4955), Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm. For emergency treatment, students will be transported to St. David's North Austin Medical Center (12221 N. Mopac).
Leaving Campus / Having Visitors
A: Participants will be unable to leave campus during the operating hours of the camp.
A: Participants will be unable to have visitors. Adults with access to our campers require background checks (also checked through the national sex offender registry) and training on protecting children from abuse. Also, adults (including counselors) are never allowed to be alone with a camper.

TACC Dress Policy

Participants have the right to dress as they choose as long as their dress meets the approved dress and grooming regulations, does not disrupt activities, is not obscene or defamatory, and does not endanger the physical health or safety of themselves or others.

Participants have the responsibility to dress and groom in such a manner so as to reflect cleanliness, modesty, safety and good taste; become familiar with and adhere to approved dress and grooming expectations of the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC).

TACC's summer participant dress code standards are designed to promote an appropriate environment for individuals who are preparing themselves for life. We ask that students not wear the following:

  • Any clothing that reveals undergarments including boxer shorts.
  • Skirts/Shorts that are not within 1 inch of the student's fingertips when their arms are extended by their side.
  • Any clothing that reveals a student's stomach, torso, chest, breasts or cleavage.
  • Halter tops, tube tops, half shirts, see through blouses or backless apron garments.
  • Clothing, accessories, or tattoos with references to alcohol, drugs, sex, tobacco, vulgar language, violence, gang related affiliations or other symbols that distract from the learning environment.
  • Clothing, jewelry, shoes, chains, or other accessories that would endanger student's safety or distract from the learning environment are not acceptable.
  • Any bedroom attire is prohibited outside of the dorms; pajama tops or bottoms, slippers, etc...

If a student's personal appearance or form of dress violates these standards, the student will be allowed to correct the problem. Many details and styles of clothing cannot be covered in the dress code; therefore, the administration (including counselors) of TACC reserves the right to make to final determination concerning appropriateness of a student's attire.

Funding

The camp was funded with the generosity from the KLE Foundation.