Previously Offered Summer Programs

Materials Research Science and Engineering Center

MRSEC-NSF
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MRSEC
University of Maryland
2120 Physics Building
College Park, MD 20742

~ Circuits ~

Are you ready to be Wired? This camp is designed for high school students interested in general electronics and circuits. In today's world we come constantly into contact with electronic equipment. Whether we are taping missed TV shows, chatting online, or chilling with the CD player, many of our activities depend on electronics. The aim of this camp is to introduce students to the fundamentals of electronic circuits, providing a stepping stone for further classes and other pursuits in this area.

Topics Covered

The physics and engineering of electronics
Analog circuits
Digital circuits
Computer/circuit interactions
Basic programming of CPUs

Activities of Focus:

Circuit building
Team building
Basic understanding of concepts of the topics
Discussion of real world applications

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under the Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers program. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.