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said Burns, whose son J.P., now a seventh grader, was engrossed with the knowledge imparted upon him. “They talked about different facets of aviation and the engineering components. It was amazing, bar none.” The younger students, including Burns’ daughters, Amelia and Victoria, now in fourth-grade, paid a visit to the hands-on Science Mil Museum located in Johnson City. “They got to see different aspects of science from the biological to chemical to physical components, ‘’ Burns said. “It was really helpful.” The third field trip location included the new Port San Antonio (adjacent to Lackland Air Force Base) where visitors were able to observe magnetic robots and have hands on gaming in the brand new LAN Tech Center. Some students, children of active duty personnel, got a fresh perspective on the bases where their parents are stationed. “They got to stand on the planes and touch the equipment,” Thomas said. “They talked to the pilots and the trainers. It was just a win-win.” Preparations for next summer’s STEMKAMP, which runs June 5-9, 2023, will begin in earnest in January, when SCUC receives the curriculum plans from Goshen Consulting Inc. (Goshen), a prominent STEM educational evaluation and research

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STEMKAMP included a variety of field trips throughout the greater San Antonio area.

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STEMKAMP expire with the 2023 experience, but Thomas has already begun seeking new sources of funding to continue an educational treasure that has three applicants for every spot. “Goshen is helping us make those contacts, because they’re hoping they can extend the grant and then add more,” she said. will