High School: SciFEST
September 2020 (remote STEM Experience)- More information to come soon.
Plan on joining us for September 16-19, 2021 (on-campus)
Fall 2021 SciFEST VIII: Space- This annual STEM weekend offers high school students a unique college experience on our main campus in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Come explore the seven STEM departments at Andrews University, and discover this year's theme: Space in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics. Students participate in hands-on laboratory projects organized by each of these departments. This event culminates with a team Quiz Bowl game show, where each team displays its STEM knowledge in the hopes of winning awards and academic scholarships. Space is limited, so register early.
Team Registration: Ready to sign-up a team?
Individual Registration: We will match you with a team!
At each SciFEST event hosted at Andrews University, we aim to:
- Explore how the various elements of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are interrelated and interdependent.
- Enjoy hands-on team projects, the Andrews Experience, and time with STEM students and faculty.
- Experience unity in love of science with students and teachers from all over the country during a fun-filled weekend!
SciFEST Registration Guidelines:
- High school juniors and seniors enrolled in public and private schools—as well as home-schooled students—are invited.
- Students must have their high school's and a parent or guardian's approval in order to register.
- Schools are encouraged to send a team of five students; individual applicants will be matched with a team as numbers allow.*
- One supervisor/sponsor per team: math/science teachers are preferred.
- Although this weekend is geared toward junior and senior high school students, all high school students who demonstrate academic excellence and an interest in continued STEM education and/or a STEM career are welcome to attend.
- The all-inclusive cost is $90 per student, $25 for math/science teachers, and $65 for parents/supporters/sponsors.*
*Each team is required to have at least one supervisor; math/science teachers are preferred.
Stay the Weekend
- Participants are encouraged to stay on campus to get the full Andrews University SciFEST experience.
- If a student decides to stay on-campus, he or she will be hosted in a residence hall by a current Andrews University student.
- Each team staying on campus is required to have at least one supervisor; it is preferred if this math/science teacher stays on campus.
- If a student decides to stay off-campus with a parent/guardian, we request that he or she registers as a daily participant and that accomodations be planned accordingly.
Activities Overview
- Each of the seven STEM departments will provide a hands-on project for each team, and teams will rotate between departments to accomplish each task.
- Faculty/Student STEM show
- Free time in the Recreation Center
- Campus Tour
- Joint dinners with STEM students and faculty
- Worship opportunities
Cost
All costs for the program are included in the package price. The package covers meals, housing in a residence hall, fees and activities.
| Package Price | Discounts |
|---|---|
| Full participant: $90 per student | Early registration 10% off |
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Daily participant: $75 per student (staying |
Early registration 10% off |
| Parents/Supporters/Sponsors: $65 per person | Math/Science Teachers: $25 |
Early Registration Deadline (10% Discount): May 2021
Final Registration Deadline: August 2021
Do you have questions or need further information?
Please contact Monica Nudd, STEM Enrollment Coordinator, at 269-471-3872 or via email at stemconnect@andrews.edu