Engineering Camp attracts high school students to Southern Arkansas University

The College of Science and Engineering at Southern Arkansas University hosted the 2019 Engineering Summer Camp, June 10-13. Dr. Abdel Bachri, dean of the college, said students took home incredible knowledge from the camp, which may inspire students to develop a love for STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Math disciplines. For one week, students learned the basics of computer coding, computer security, the creation of video games, assembled robots, and learned how to create 3D models using engineering drafting tools and 3D-printed prototypes. Bachri provided physics demonstrations using a bed of nails and rockets, and Dr. Jongyeop Kim taught computer coding I and II. Dr. Xin Yang, assistant professor of computer science, and Jeff Summer taught robotics. Dr. Hong Cheng led database programming. Justin Liles headed demonstrations in gaming and virtual reality. Dr. Paul Schrader guided students in fun mathematics. Dr. Puskar Chapagain led a demonstration using Arduino circuits and a Raspberry Pi project.