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The objective of the program is to provide an introductory experience to the field of robotics. Students will learn how to work with robotic kits and the Arduino platform to design their own automated system. Students, working in teams, will be presented with several authentic design challenges. The program also provides students with the opportunity to experience what it’s like to study and play at Illinois Tech.
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Commuter
Accepts International Students
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Illinois Tech is committed to advancing technology that makes the world a better place for all. We do this by empowering students from diverse backgrounds—the innovators and leaders of the future—with an extraordinary technical education and guaranteed hands-on experiences that enable them to achieve career success and create change.
Students have the option to live on campus while attending this program (residential) or commute from home each day (non-residential). The residential program will run from Sunday, July 23–Saturday, July 29, and will include evening and weekend activities. The non-residential program will be held from Monday, July 24–Friday, July 28, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. each day.
Learning Objectives:
-To provide students an exciting, hands-on laboratory environment for design and discovery
-To improve problem-solving skills
-To improve engineering design skills
-To improve written and oral communication skills
-To improve teamwork skills
Example Activities:
-Control movements of robots
-Work with various sensors
-Work with Arduino kits
-Talk with Illinois Tech faculty
-Tour Illinois Tech facilities and laboratories
Sample Daily Schedule
8 a.m.: Breakfast (only for residential students)
9 a.m.–noon: Instruction
Noon–1 p.m.: Lunch
1–5 p.m.: Instruction
5–6 p.m.: Activities and downtime with Illinois Tech summer interns (only for residential students)
6–7 p.m.: Dinner (only for residential students)
7–10 p.m.: Activities and downtime with Illinois Tech summer interns (only for residential students)
10 p.m.: Residence hall check-in for the night (only for residential students)
Sample weekend activities: A beach day at Lake Michigan, visiting Navy Pier, visiting Millennium Park, taking in a Chicago White Sox game, and more! (only for residential students)
Sample weekday activities: Game night, bowling at Illinois Tech’s The Bog, and gaming at the Esports arena (only for residential students)
Rising ninth–12th graders (ages 14–17); students must be at least 15 years old to stay on campus
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Deadline
Note: Applications are viewed on a rolling basis, and seats in most programs are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Jul 23 - Jul 29
1 week
Residential
Jul 24 - Jul 28
1 week
Commuter
Cost
Daytime/non-residential: $595; $100 deposit due at time of registration
Residential (on-campus room and board included): $1,395; $100 deposit due at time of registration
Financial Aid
Need-based scholarships are available for those who qualify. Please reach out to [email protected] for more information.
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