Q&A with West's Video Game Design Instructor
I’ve always wanted to know how things work. When I was a kid, I was taking apart broken vacuum cleaners, digging holes in the back yard, and building model rockets. Once out in the professional world, I was startled to find that not everyone enjoyed science as much as I did, and so I decided to weave together my two major passions – science and games – and use that help others to find their own joy and meaning in science.
Passover Seder Materials
Campify your seder table!
Summer Camp and Medical School: Overlapping Skills
It’s another morning, and I’m up before the sun rises. I gently wake up each of the folks I’m taking care of, checking in on them. How are they feeling? How did they sleep? I meet with my co-workers to go over our plan for the day – whom we might need to spend some extra time with, who had a rough day yesterday and needs support, who requires a special meal and who might need some time alone.
7 Decades of Innovation in Israel: Computers and Software Technologies
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Today, Israel is known worldwide as a leader in science and the hi-tech industry. During its second decade (1958-1968), the still-young nation laid the groundwork that eventually would enable its advanced institutions and hi-tech companies to flourish, creating a global center for innovation.
First Year Mitzvah Project: E-Cycling!
As Reform Jews, our goal is to work, create, and build toward a more just, joyful and compassionate world. As Sci-Tech campers, we want to use our passion for science and computers as a tool to accomplish this.
What Science Means to Me
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Sci-Tech Camper, Samantha writes a poem about what science is to her. “Science is camp. Science is the sound of summer”
Why everyday should be “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day”
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By encouraging girls of all ages to become engineers and designers we as a camp community help them discover the power they have to make a difference. Combine this with female counselors and instructors who already show a dedication to STEM and you have a recipe for inspiration.
Pi Day 2018: Celebrating Every Slice of Camp
Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (Pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 (3/14 in the month/day /date format) since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant digits of π.
In celebration of the month leading up to Pi Day, take a look at the many slices that make up the Sci-Tech Pi(e).
Announcing: Sci-Tech West's Shlichim!
We are excited and proud to welcome 3 Israelis to our staff who are specially selected and trained to be emissaries, bringing Israel to life for our campers. We asked each of them what they hope our campers will learn from them – read what they said!