Students Are Invited to Attend Virtual Science Institute
Students Are Invited to Attend Virtual Science Institute
The Supercomputing Challenge is inviting students, educators, scientists, and community members to participate in its free Virtual Student Science Institute, taking place on July 16, 2020. The event is open to middle and high school students, teachers, COVID-19 professionals, potential mentors, sponsors, and anyone interested in learning more about science, computing, and real-world problem solving.
The Virtual Student Science Institute will feature a variety of engaging activities, including webinars, lightning talks, breakout sessions, and hands-on classes. Lightning talks are short presentations delivered by experts from a range of scientific and technical fields. Following these presentations, participants will have the opportunity to join interactive breakout sessions and classes led by national and local scientists, mathematicians, Supercomputing Challenge mentors, judges, and instructors.
The institute will begin with a webinar that explores a variety of topics, including several selected by students themselves. Additional subjects will include computer programming languages, modeling tools, data sources, computational methods, and current scientific challenges. While the event will focus primarily on topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic, participants will also gain valuable skills and knowledge that can be applied to future Supercomputing Challenge projects and other research opportunities.
Students may also use the institute as an opportunity to connect with peers, form study groups, and begin developing ideas for future computational science projects.
What Will Participants Gain?
By attending the Student Science Institute, participants will:
- Develop skills in prediction, modeling, data science, research, and problem-solving
- Learn how to design, test, and evaluate solutions to real-world challenges
- Gain experience using computational tools such as NetLogo and Python
- Explore virus-related topics, data sources, software tools, and computer models with experts
- Participate in interactive breakout sessions focused on specific areas of interest
- Connect with scientists, mentors, educators, and fellow students from across the region
The Virtual Student Science Institute offers a unique opportunity for students to explore scientific and computational approaches to solving complex problems while learning directly from experts in the field. Whether participants are new to programming or experienced researchers, the event provides valuable educational experiences and inspiration for future projects.
To participate in the Student Science Institute initial webinar on July 16 at 1:00PM, please fill out the online registration. Once registered, a Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you.
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The New Mexico Consortium is one of the major sponsors of the Supercomputing Challenge.