Discover the all-new Project MERC!
new grant supporting Making, Engineering, Robotics, & Coding
Project MERC is kicking off in February!
- Project MERC (Making, Engineering, Robotics, Coding) is a $180,000 Burroughs-Wellcome Fund SSEP grant that will create summer camp and after school opportunities for PCS students.
- Over the next three years Project MERC will support the formation of a new summer camp for rising 10th graders, improve Makerspaces at each high school, and create a community of individuals interested in STEM skills and careers.
Event Information
Project MERC Launch interest meeting
A brief meeting to discuss how Project MERC can support current efforts at SCHS and how it will open new opportunities for new students.
When?
Thursday, Feb 11, 2016, 03:30 PM
Where?
SCHS Teacher Thinkspace (Room 610)
Some of the Project MERC stuff coming to SCHS!
littleBits
modular electronics that were the TechToy of the Year in 2015!
LEGO Robotics
Mindstorms EV3 robots and coding!
SparkFun Arduinos
Arduino Redboard microcontrollers and coding!