Drones, rocket building, rubber band racers, soldering... those are some of the STEM-related activities students were engaged in during the Micron-sponsored Chip Camp July 24, 25, and 26. More than 90 students entering 7th grade at 10 different Onondaga County schools participated. Onondaga Community College hosted activities for two days, and the Rosamond Gifford Zoo also welcomed students for a day. The hands-on activities related to semiconductor manufacturing and engineering encourage students to see and experience what engineers and scientists do.
OCC introduced a new Micron-related Electromechanical Technology degree one year ago, and 11 students enrolled in the program are engaged in paid internships at Micron facilities in Idaho and Virginia this summer. OCC is also constructing the Micron Cleanroom Simulation Lab on campus with support from Onondaga County, New York State, and Micron Technology.
You can see several photos from this year's Micron Chip Camp below.
