Upcoming Important Events: SPISE Deadline, Open Teaching Positions, Public Lecture, Coding Camp Presentations

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Upcoming Important Events: SPISE Deadline, Open Teaching Positions, Public Lecture, Coding Camp Presentations

Post by Rondell Liverpool » Thu Mar 22, 2018 2:17 pm

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Important Upcoming Events and Open Positions at the CSF

Summary
1. SPISE 2018 Application Period Closes March 31
2. Invitation to public lecture on "Building Caribbean Economic Pillars Based on Science and Technology" by Prof. Cardinal Warde (MIT) Sunday 25 March 2018 at 4:30 pm, Lecture Theatre 4, CLICO Centre, UWI, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados
3. Invitation to Student Final Project Presentations of the CSF Computer Coding Camp, Saturday March 31, 2018, 1:30 -4:00 pm, Lecture Theatre 4, CLICO Centre, UWI, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados
4. Barbados Junior Robotics Camp: Summer 2018 Application Period Opens April 2, 2018
5. Open Teaching Positions in Biochemistry, Calculus, Computer Programming (Python), Electronics and Robotics
  • Teaching Assistants needed for SPISE Summer 2018 especially for biochemistry, calculus, computer programming (Python) and electronics
  • Computer Coding Camp Instructors needed for Fall 2018
  • Coaches needed for the Summer 2018 Robotics Camp
1. Reminder: SPISE 2018 Application Period Closes March 31. Apply Now!
Each summer, the Caribbean Science Foundation (CSF) offers the Student Program for Innovation in Science and Engineering (SPISE) generally free of cost to 16-18 year old Caribbean high-school students who are gifted in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and interested in studying and exploring careers in these disciplines. The goal is to help address the low numbers of Caribbean students pursuing advanced degrees in science and engineering.

Approximately 25 students from the CARICOM countries are expected to participate in SPISE 2018. SPISE is modeled after the well-known and highly-successful MITES program at MIT. The program is conducted using the facilities of the Barbados Campus of the University of the West Indies. The curriculum covers university-level calculus, physics, biochemistry, entrepreneurship, computer programming and hands-on projects in under-water robotics and renewable energy/electronics.

SPISE is intended to nurture and groom the next generation of technology entrepreneurs in the Caribbean, in an effort to assist with the future economic development of the Region. SPISE not only achieves this through the subjects offered, but also through career seminars which give the students more awareness of the tremendous diversity of science-related jobs and careers. In addition, SPISE offers workshops that coach the students on how to optimize their chances of admission with financial aid to universities worldwide. As a consequence, students from previous SPISE classes are now studying at top universities, including MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Columbia, Dartmouth, University of Toronto, McMaster University, Univ. of Edinburgh, University College London, University of Rochester, Florida Institute of Technology, Trent University and UWI. More details and application forms are available at http://caribbeanscience.org/spise/

2. Invitation to Public Lecture: "Building Caribbean Economic Pillars Based on Science and Technology"
by Professor Cardinal Warde, MIT
Sunday 25 March 2018 at 4:30 pm - Lecture Theatre 4, Clico Centre - University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados

The Caribbean, like other countries, produces outstanding scientists and engineers. This talk (open to the public) addresses the challenges for increasing and managing this talent pool, and proposes a solution for maximizing the economic development benefit to the Region.
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3. Invitation to Student Final Project Presentations of the CSF Computer Coding Camp
The Level I pilot of the CSF Computer Coding Camp has been ongoing (on Saturday mornings) since January 6, 2018. The camp concludes on March 31 with the students presenting their final projects to a public audience. The presentations will take place on Saturday March 31, 2018 between 1:30 and 4 pm - Lecture Theatre 4, CLICO Centre - Campus of the University of the West Indies, Barbados.

4. Barbados Junior Robotics Camp: Summer 2018 Application Period Opens April 2, 2018

The Barbados Junior Robotics Camps are annual summer enrichment programs for young Barbadian students interested in robotics. The aim of the day camps is to introduce basic technology and engineering concepts to children. The camps are targeted at children who are passionately interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and enjoy hands-on work. The Camps are offered at three different Levels. Details are at http://caribbeanscience.org/barbados-ju ... tics-camp/, and the link for the application forms will be active when the application period opens.

5. Open Teaching Positions in Biochemistry, Calculus, Computer Programming (Python), Electronics and Robotics
The CSF is seeking qualified individuals for the positions below. All positions pay a modest stipend and are most rewarding experiences.

SPISE 2018 Teaching Assistants Needed
Teaching Assistants reside in the dormitories with the students so that technical assistance and supervision are available 24/7 for the students. The CSF is especially seeking Teaching Assistants for Calculus, Biochemistry and Computer Programming (Python), and Electronics. Application forms are available at http://caribbeanscience.org/spise/

Computer Coding Workshop Instructors Needed
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Level I (entry-level) of the Computer Coding Workshop is offered on Saturday mornings in Barbados. Level I of the camp focuses on html and mobile Apps. Student teams focus on the development of simple Websites and mobile Apps that would address specific problems of interest to them, and then they showcase their projects to a public audience on the last day of the workshop. The Level I Workshop will be offered again from mid September through mid December 2018, along with a pilot Level II workshop.

Applicants for the Level I Instructor positions will be expected to have working expertise with principles of web design that would include experience with html & CSS, Javascript, Codepen.io, Ionic Creator, AngularJS, Cordova, APIs Foursquare and WordPress.

For Level II Instructor applicants, working expertise with Python is expected. Level II coaches will be expected to have some experience with the application of coding to video games, and programming Raspberry Pis and micro-controllers for the control of machines (robots, drones, appliances, and the Internet of Things).

The Workshops use the facilities of the Cave Hill, Barbados Campus of the University of the West Indies. A description and application forms for the Coding camp can be found at http://caribbeanscience.org/coding-camp/

Robotics Camp Coaches Needed
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The Barbados Junior Robotics Camps (BJRCs) are offered annually in the summer by the CSF, and target students between 10 and 18 years old who are passionately interested in robotics. The camps use the facilities of the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies. The 2018 Camps will run from July 9 to August 9, 2018 on weekdays, 9 am to 3:30 pm. The CSF is seeking qualified individuals for the positions of Robotics Camp Coaches.
There are three levels of the camp. Prospective coaches must attend a few coaching sessions in June and July, typically on Saturday mornings. In addition to teaching, all coaches are required to provide supervision and mentoring. Level I Coaches will be required to teach basic coding (Scratch) and STEM principles to the campers. Level II coaches are required to teach basic principles of physics and programming. Level III coaches should have a knowledge of Python, Arduinos and Raspberry Pi's, and some experience with the use of machine tools, as Level III students are expected to build their own robots. A full description of the BJRC and application forms can be found at http://caribbeanscience.org/barbados-ju ... tics-camp/


Supporting the CSF
Individuals or organizations interested in supporting any or all of the CSF projects (see all projects at http://caribbeanscience.org) may donate by any of the following means:

1. For US citizens, who wish their donation to be tax-deductible, please submit your donation to CADSTI-New England, a 501(c)(3) organization, by:
(a) Credit card at http://cadsti-ne.org/donations.html
(b) Check made out to CADSTI-New England (designate “for [specify project]” on the memo line) and mailed to CADSTI-New England, 15 Huckleberry Rd., Hopkinton, MA 01748
or(c) Wire transfer to the CADSTI-NE (call or write for wire details)

2. By credit card (Non-tax deductible) at donation page of the CSF-CADSTI Website: http://cadsti.org/donation/

3. By check made payable in US dollars or Barbados dollars to the Caribbean Science Foundation, and mailed to:
Caribbean Science Foundation
CARICOM Research Building
UWI Cave Hill Campus
St. Michael, Barbados, West indies

4. Wire transfer directly to the CSF (call or write for wire details)

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The Caribbean Science Foundation thanks you for your interest in its work.

Professor Cardinal Warde (MIT)
Cambridge, MA 02139
warde.csf@gmail.com
1-617-699-1281
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