Summer@Brown University Vlog By Aiman | STEM II Pre-College Program: Part 1 - Arrival & Check-In
It's an exciting day for Aiman, his brother Hizami and his sister Anisa, but a hectic day for their parents. On this beautiful Sunday morning on June 24, 2018 they got up early to begin their road trip from New Haven, Connecticut to Providence, Rhode Island where Aiman will be spending the next two weeks at Brown University for a summer residential Pre-College Program.
At Brown, Aiman will be studying Mechanical Engineering: How Lizards Run on Water and Other Incredible Feats of Fluid. It is a STEM II program (more on that below).
This is the first video in the series of multiple vlogs in which Aiman will share his experiences at this amazing Ivy League campus. This introductory video is mainly about the check-in and the registration processes for those who are curious about them and perhaps might also benefit future students and/or their parents. Subsequent videos will be uploaded once they've been edited.
As with most college campuses, parking is always a challenge. However, Brown has made the process painless, easy and efficient. There was a dedicated location for parents to drop off luggage, and then vehicles can be parked elsewhere along the nearby streets. There were plenty of staff available and they were very helpful.
The registration window is short, between 10 am and 1 pm, followed by an orientation at 2 pm. Unfortunately, Aiman's parents will have to head up to Cambridge, Massachusetts to drop off Hizami who will be attending a 2 weeks summer pre-college program at Harvard University. Afterwards they have to drop off Anisa at Northeastern University in Boston for her co-op program.
The registration window for Hizami at Harvard is 1 to 3 pm, which means they have to arrive at Harvard Campus by 2 pm. Providence and Boston is about an hour drive.
About STEM II for Rising 9th & 10th Grade Students at Brown:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics: Define, Investigate, Excel.
STEM II is a two-week residential program for curious and talented students who seek to:
Focus their interests, and prepare for advanced study in STEM fields
Work closely with peers on research projects, experiments, or design-build challenges
Spend two full weeks at Brown University with like-minded students from around the world
Course Details:
STEM II students choose from a range of two-week courses in the STEM disciplines. Each course contains rigorous academic content, laboratory or field exercises, and a research project or design challenge that serves as a focus for their academic work throughout the program. Students also have the opportunity to meet Brown graduate students and learn about graduate-level research projects. The program culminates with a final presentation to their instructor, peers, and family.
STEM and Co-Curricular Activities:
Students participate in a rich program of carefully selected co-curricular STEM activities that promote social and academic growth and support students as they prepare for success in their lives and future careers.
The STEM II experience is enriched further through friendly collaboration where students from diverse backgrounds work together in teams. Students learn from each other, are inspired by each other, and form lasting friendships.
Program Dates:
Two-Week Session: June 24th-July 6th, 2018
Eligibility: For students completing grades 8 & 9, ages 13-15 by June 2018
Fees: $4,391
https://precollege.brown.edu/stem2/