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Saturdays!

Join your fr iends and make new ones whi le you explore the excit ing worlds of

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WHAT IS DAPCEP?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

EXPLORERS MODULES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PATHFINDERS MODULES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PROGRAM LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0

BUS DEPOT INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1

FINANCIAL AID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2

ABOUT

Explorers

LOCATIONS INCLUDE:

- Oakland University- University of Detroit Mercy- University of Michigan- Wayne State University*Bus transportation available

$100.00 per student TUITION:

September 22 - November 10, 2018DATES (8 Saturdays):

University YES AcademyLOCATION:

FREE with $25 Application FeeTUITION:

October 6 - November 10, 2018 DATES (6 Saturdays):

Pathfinders

ABOUT: Pathf inders discover their pass ion and career aspirat ions through intensive and fun learning experiences in profess ional environments. Modules inc lude: computer programming , v ideo game design, animal welfare, aerospace engineering , robotics , and more!

ABOUT: Explorers create projects & interact with Smart Board touch technology. Modules: Astronomy, Biology, Hydrology, Earth & Natural Sc iences, Physics , and Chemical , E lectr ical , & Mechanical Engineering! Al l modules use Math & Technology.

14669 Curt is Dr. , Detroit 48235

*Financial Aid avai lable.*Appl icat ion fee is non-refundable.

*Financial Aid avai lable.

Grades Pre-K to 3rd Grades 4th to 12th

WHAT IS DAPCEP?

We are a nonprofit organization with over 40 years of experience partnering with universities, training programs, and K-12 school systems in order to connect youth to the best science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) educational experiences in Michigan.

DAPCEP students are between the ages of 4 and 18, and live in southeast Michigan. They attend public, private, charter, and home schools and love to explore new environments and make life-long friends.

During the spring and fall, thousands of students in Grades Pre-K-12 participate in dozens of different learning modules on university, corporate, and community campuses. Each learning module consists of a series of consecutive Saturdays (8 for Explorers, 6 for Pathfinders), ensuring students have the time to

deeply explore the module subject, as well as forge lasting friendships. When summer rolls around, students in Grades 3-12 enjoy week-long camps and experience college life!

We have a large and supportive parent & alumni community that strives to provide our youth with even more resources and oppor-tunities. We hope you’ll consider joining the DAPCEP family!

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ExplorersPRE-K thru 3rd GRADE

EXPLORERS PROGRAM University YES Academy

Curious young students explore the scientific world in DAPCEP’s premier early childhood program. The focus of this session is mathematics! Students will gain hands-on experience with operations of numbers, algebraic thinking, geometry and spatial sense, measurement, data analysis, and logical reasoning through the exploration of “critters” large and small! DAPCEP BUS TRANSPORTATION NOT OFFERED FOR THIS COURSE.

COST: $100 TEACHER: Janiece PowellDATES: September 22 - November 10 SESSION ONE: 9am - 11am SESSION TWO: 11:30am - 1:30pm

Pathfinders4th GRADE

FORENSIC CRIME STOPPERS University of Detroit Mercy

Solve a crime by exploring different systems of the human body through hands-on investigations. Gather evidence to determine which suspect is the criminal as you learn about issues related to health and nutrition. A parent or guardian is required to attend and participate in at least two sessions. DAPCEP BUS TRANSPORTATION NOT OFFERED FOR 4th GRADE STUDENTS.

COST: $25 TEACHER: U of D Mercy StaffDATES: October 6 - November 10 TIMES: 8:30am - 11:30am

5th GRADE

GLIDER CHALLENGE 3DUniversity of Detroit Mercy

This program involves students in hands-on exploration of aerodynamics. Students will build a 3D flying glider, airplanes, and rockets as they investigate the principles of air resistance, air pressure, and flight. Students will use these principles to design their own flying apparatus. During the last week of the program, students will test their designs in a flight competition. A parent or guardian is required to attend and participate in at least two sessions. DAPCEP BUS TRANSPORTATION NOT OFFERED FOR THIS COURSE.

COST: $25 TEACHER: U of D Mercy StaffDATES: October 6 - November 10 TIMES: 8:30am - 11:30am2

6th GRADE

PRE ENGINEERING MATH (Part 1) Wayne State University

Students will explore various mathematics topics through hands-on activities. Pre-Engineering Math is a course intended to provide students with a basic working knowledge of algebraic ideas and geometry. To be eligible for a certificate students must complete all classroom and homework assignments, and must take the pre and post-test.

COST: $25 TEACHER: U of M Dearborn StaffDATES: October 6 - November 10 TIMES: 9am - 12pm

7th GRADE

INTERMEDIATE MATHWayne State University

This course will deal with concepts in linear equations and graphing techniques. Topics covered: basic math review, sets and real numbers, variables, variable expressions (i.e. equations with one and two variables), Cartesian Coordinate System, ordered pairs, graphing and Linear Functions (y=mx+b).

COST: $25 TEACHER: WSU StaffDATES: October 6 - November 10 TIMES: 9am - 12pm

CODING APP GAMES WITH JAVA SCRIPTAccelerateKID - 32640 Concord Dr., Madison Heights, MI 48071

Students will develop an understanding of JavaScript using the Bitsbox applica-tion. Students will storyboard, design and develop apps, learn to debug and present their final projects. They will create their own game as a final project, which can be run on android or apple devices. DAPCEP BUS TRANSPORTATION NOT OFFERED FOR THIS CLASS.

COST: $25 TEACHER: Thanh TranDATES: October 6 - November 10 TIMES: 9am - 12pm

BEGINNERS GUIDE TO 2D COMPUTER GAME DESIGNUniversity of Michigan Dearborn

This project-based course will introduce students to the fundamentals of com-puter game design through the development of their own web-based computer game using Construct2. Computer programming concepts will be introduced in the course through the use of Construct2’s visual programming editor and be-havior-based logic. This combination of active learning and visual scripting make the course ideal for a wide-range of students and math abilities.


7th thru 8th GRADE

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CITIZEN SCIENCE AT THE ZOODetroit Zoological Society

Do you love science? Would you like to contribute to science? At the Detroit Zoo, you’ll learn about several citizen science projects, collect data on birds and present your findings to your community DAPCEP BUS TRANSPORTATION NOT OFFERED FOR THIS COURSE.

COST: $25 TEACHER: Sandra LingDATES: October 6 - November 10 TIMES: 9am - 12pm

PROBLEM SOLVING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS Oakland UniversityThis camp is for middle school students who want to develop critical thinking skills. Students will learn how to think analytically when solving Math story problems and playing quiz-styled games. They will also learn how to think outside the box in various creative challenges with riddles and hands-on activities. On the last day, students will combine both their analytical and creative thinking by doing an Escape Room and a simulating how a virus is spread.

COST: $25 TEACHER: OU StaffDATES: October 6 - November 10 TIMES: 9am - 12pm

ABCs & NEXT LEVEL SPEAKING YOUTH BROADCASTING Fresh Nation - UAW GM LocationStudents will participate in public speaking, radio talk show, spoken word, broad-cast writing content, individual and team voice acting, broadcast engineering, editing, and technology exercise sessions. Students will be placed into broadcast teams: ABCs (beginning students) or Next Level (students who have taken a Fresh Nation class before). Students will compete for prizes with subjects covering news, social media, entertainment and community topics.

COST: $25 TEACHER: Delvis NixonDATES: October 6 - November 10 TIMES: 9am - 12pm

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CODING GAMES WITH SCRATCH AccelerateKID - 32640 Concord Dr., Madison Heights, MI 48071

Students will develop an understanding of coding with Scratch and other pro-gramming basics. Students will storyboard, design and develop apps, learn to debug and present their final projects, which can be run on android or apple devices. DAPCEP BUS TRANSPORTATION NOT OFFERED FOR THIS CLASS.


3D PRINTING MAKERSAccelerateKID - 32640 Concord Dr., Madison Heights, MI 48071

Students will develop an understanding of 3D designs and know how to operate a 3D printer. Students will storyboard, design and develop 3D model projects, learn to troubleshoot and present their final projects. All projects will be printed.


7th thru 9th GRADE

LEGO ROBOTICS CHALLENGEUniversity of Detroit Mercy

This course will use the LEGO EV3 kits and Mindstorms NXT System. Students will be given several mini challenges in which they will have to work in small groups to design, build and program a robot to accomplish various tasks. Students will learn principles of programming, the behavior of real world systems, and controls. Students will be able to implement real world tasks while having fun! A robot will be programmed to navigate around a room or through a maze, play music, games, cruise adaptively, implement the segway, Bluetooth communications, etc. The last day will feature a display and competition among the groups based on the challenges they accomplished.

COST: $25 TEACHER: U of D Mercy StaffDATES: October 6 - November 10 TIMES: 9am - 12pm

EXAM EXPERTS - SAT LEVEL 1MJ Digital (UBG Educational Management) UAW GM Location

Train for the new ACT exam, utilizing ExamExperts’ highly motivational Accelerated Retention Learning (ARL) training method. Major focus is placed upon building confidence while eliminating test anxiety. Also gain techniques for internet scholarship research.

COST: $25 TEACHER: Mark MayberryDATES: October 6 - November 10 TIMES: 9am - 12pm

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7th thru 10th GRADE

STUDY SMARTER NOT HARDERWayne State University

Develop strong study skills, expand your knowledge base, and build confidence in your ability to improve your grades!


URBAN DESIGN WORKSHOPIMHOTEP - Lawrence Technological University, Architecture Building

This course will provide opportunities for students to explore careers in archi-tecture and planning and trains students in basic architectural principals and computer-aided design (CAD) software. Students participate in an enhanced cur-riculum teaching them basic architectural principals and computer-aided draft-ing software. The training will give them basic drafting and presentations skills. Google Sketch Up, available for free on the internet, will be the primary software taught.

COST: $25 TEACHER: Robert SaxonDATES: October 6 - November 10 TIMES: 9am - 12pm

7th thru 11th GRADE

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MATH MASTERS!MJ Digital (UBG Educational Management) UAW GM Location

This valuable course will take a deep dive into problem-solving methods for Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry. In particular, students will learn techniques and strategies to increase their proficiency in the subject, as well as learn mathematics strategies to solve complex problems quickly and more efficiently on tests and standardized exams.


SPORTS SCIENCEMJ Digital (UBG Educational Management) UAW GM Location

This exciting course examines the relationship between sports and principles of mathematics and science. Focus is on real-world applications in sports such as baseball, football, basketball, track and field, and more!


INTRODUCTION TO E-ROBOTICSTriumph Church

Imagine it, engineer it, and make it go. Powered by the LEGO MINDSTORMS Edu-cation NXT Base Set and software, your student will explore the exciting world of robotics and engineering. Combining the versatility of the LEGO building system and intuitive drag-and-drop programming software, this adventure will have your student working in teams, making friends, and creating robots from day one!

COST: $25 TEACHER: Triumph Church StaffDATES: October 6 - November 10 TIMES: 9am - 12pm

INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON PROGRAMMINGTriumph Church

Acquire basic coding skills including: “Python” Basics and “Turtle Graphics”, Numbers, Variables, and Loops Conditions and Random Games Functions, Tim-ers and Animation User Interfaces, and Game Programming. Write and modify a program each week!

COST: $25 TEACHER: Brenda HagueDATES: OOctober 6 - November 10 TIMES: 9am - 12pm

INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS COMPETITIONTriumph Church

Introductions to Robotics Competition is a Phase 2 class continuation of the ini-tial robotics course offered at Triumph Church (Introduction to E-Robotics). The purpose of this course is to: further build on the concepts learned in the intro-ductory class, and engage the students in a competition/team building environ-ment (a smaller scale to Lego Fist Robotics Competition).

COST: $25 TEACHER: Brenda HagueDATES: October 6 - November 10 TIMES: 9am - 12pm

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8th GRADE

ALGEBRAWayne State University

Develop your mathematical knowledge and skills, as well as the critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills fundamental to the study of mathematics with a focus on algebra.

COST: $25 TEACHER: WSU Staff DATES: October 6 - November 10 TIMES: 9am - 12pm

FORD MOTOR CO. INNOVATIVE MOBILE APP CHALLENGEFord Motor Company iTEK West - 15555 Lundy Pkwy, Dearborn, MI 48126

Working in a classroom setting, teams of 3 - 5 students develop an original concept for a mobile app that incorporates STEM principles, and content while addressing a real need or problem in their school or community. While designing their apps, students consider marketplace need, usefulness, audience and viabil-ity. At the end of the program, teams submit their design concepts through an App concept overview and summary including, a three-to-five minute presenta-tion. DAPCEP BUS TRANSPORTATION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS COURSE.

COST: $25 TEACHER: Ford StaffDATES: October 6 - November 10 TIMES: 9am - 12pm

7th thru 12th GRADE

GROUND ROBOTICS Oakland University

This introductory-level course for the serious student who has an interest in VEX Robotics. Employing a “problem-based classroom” teaching approach, the in-structor will give the students the directions for building the basic claw bot and allow them to build in groups of 2 to 5 depending on class size. Once the robots are built, the instructors will teach basic RobotC programming. Instructors will teach concepts and ideas as needed by each group. The admissions process will depend on the number of students who apply.

COST: $25 TEACHER: OU StaffDATES: October 6 - November 10 TIMES: 9am - 12pm

EXPLORATIONS IN BIOLOGYUniversity of Detroit Mercy

A hands-on exploration of the principles governing biology. Topics will include ecology, genetics and physiology. Students will work with animals, plants and microbes. Students will learn how to use a microscope. Dissections will be a limited part of the class.


9th thru 11th GRADE

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9th thru 12th GRADE

BIZ SCHOOL FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURSEntrepreneur Academy - UAW GM Location

S.T.E.M. Integrated, Title 1 compliant, High School curriculum consisting of 5 learning modules that offers dynamic content featuring Business Concept Development, Lean Business Planning, Mobile App/Website Development and Business Plan Pitch Development.Students will have the opportunity to participate in a Pitch Contest for cash prizes.

COST: $25 TEACHER: Larry PriceDATES: October 6 - November 10 TIMES: 9am - 12pm

CAD PRODUCT DESIGN: SOLID WORKSUniversity of Detroit Mercy

DAPCEP students will learn to create 3D CAD solid models using CATIA V5. Stu-dents will learn to create 2D sketches and then how to generate 3D models from the sketches. This course covers fundamentals of CAD design and provides a good foundation for the engineering academic curriculum. CATIA is one of two major CAD systems used by GM, Ford and Chrysler.


FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCEWayne State University

PricewaterhouseCoopers staff will provide hands-on activities and insight to introduce students to careers within the lucrative industries of accounting and financial services. Topics to be discussed: 1) personal finance; 2) What is Fi-nance?; 3) What is Accounting? and assisting students with college readiness.


10th thru 12th GRADE

EXAM EXPERTS - SAT LEVEL 2MJ Digital (UBG Educational Management) UAW GM Location

Train for the new ACT exam, utilizing ExamExperts’ highly motivational Accelerated Retention Learning (ARL) training method. Major focus is placed upon building confidence while eliminating test anxiety. Also gain techniques for internet scholarship research.


11th thru 12th GRADE

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IN MY FEELINGS: EMBRACING STEM IN HEALTH INSURANCEBlue Cross Blue Shield

Ever wonder why you’re taking so many science and math classes and how it even applies to your future? Through fun interactive activities this course will introduce students to potential career paths in health insurance. Students will gain first-hand knowledge of how STEM is integrated into our health Insurance industry. Get ready for a fun learning experience!!

COST: $25 TEACHER: Patrece CadeDATES: October 6 - November 10 TIMES: 9am - 12pm

SKILLED TRADES & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTWayne County Community College - 801 Fort St. Detroit, MI 48226

This course is designed to assist students in making career choices in the skilled trades industries. Development of self-confidence, motivation, human relation skills and stress reduction in the classroom and the workplace are emphasized. Study skills, time management, and conflict resolution are also highlighted. Stu-dents will receive one college credit upon completion of this course.

COST: $25 TEACHER: WCCC StaffDATES: October 6 - November 10 TIMES: 9am - 12pm

PRE CALCULUSWayne State University

The goal of the course is to develop the mathematical knowledge and skills, as well as the critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills fundamental to the study of mathematics in general and calculus in particular. The course begins with a study of the algebraic properties of numbers, variables, equalities, and inequalities. The concept of a function is introduced, and algebraic, geometric, and numerical techniques are used to study the properties of functions. Specific functions, such as the polynomial and exponential, are studied in more detail. After a brief introduction to the concepts of trigonometry, trigonometric func-tions are examined.


HEALTHCARE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTWayne County Community College - 8200 W. Outer Dr. Detroit, MI 48219

This course is designed to assist students in making career choices in the health-care industry. Development of self-confidence, motivation, human relation skills and stress reduction in the classroom and the workplace are emphasized. Study skills, time management, and conflict resolution are also highlighted. Students will receive one college credit upon completion of this course.

COST: $25 TEACHER: WCCC StaffDATES: October 6 - November 10 TIMES: 9am - 12pm

ACCELERATEKID32640 Concord Dr., Madison Heights, MI 48071 (248) 910-0475

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD 600 E. Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 448-6752

DAPCEPUAW - GM, 200 Walker St., Detroit, MI 48207 - Raylynn Henry (313) 978-8005 *For “CSI Forensic Science - Critical Thinkers In Motion course ONLY*

DETROIT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY 8450 W. Ten Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067 (248) 336-5813

ENTREPRENEUR ACADEMYUAW - GM, 200 Walker St., Detroit, MI 48207 (855) 440-4249

MJ DIGITAL, INC. (UBG Educational Management)UAW - GM, 200 Walker St., Detroit, MI 48207 (313) 289-4232

FORD MOTOR COMPANY iTEK WEST15555 Lundy Pkwy., Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 220-6819

IMHOTEPLawrence Technological University, Architecture Building 21000 W. 10 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48075 (734) 347-1298

LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY21000 W. 10 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48075 (248) 204-3516

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY2200 N. Squirrel Rd., Rochester, MI 48309 (248) 370-2217

TRIUMPH CHURCH2760 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48211 (313) 231-9923

UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY4001 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48238 (313) 993-1435

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN DEARBORN4901 Evergreen Rd., Dearborn, MI 48128 (313) 593-5510

UNIVERSITY YES ACADEMY14669 Curtis St., Detroit, MI 48207 (313) 298-4232

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY201 Manoogian, Detroit, MI 48201 (313) 577-3040

PROGRAM LOCATIONS

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CHANDLER PARK ACADEMY High School Building20254 Kelly Rd., Harper Woods, MI 48225

GOING TO• All courses held at UAW-GM• Lawrence Technological University• Oakland University• Triumph Church/Wayne State University• University of Detroit Mercy• University of Michigan Dearborn

LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY20220 Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075

GOING TO• All courses held at UAW-GM• Oakland University• Triumph Church/Wayne State University• University of Michigan Dearborn

PLEASE NOTE

• Students are expected to be at the bus stop location by 7:30 am as busses leave promptly at 8am.

• Parents may ask bus monitors for the approximate time for student pick up.

• Please be prompt in dropping off and picking up your student.• Transportation routes are subject to change or cancellation based

on the number of student reservations.

BUS DEPOT LOCATIONS

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Families that wish to apply for financial aid must complete the Financial Aid Form Fall 2018 (www.dapcep.org/financialaid) after registering students in the DAPCEP online system. The available financial awards are as follows:

FINANCIAL AID

TOTAL FAMILY SIZE ANNUAL INCOME MONTHLY INCOME

1 $21,978 $1,832

2 $29,637 $2,470

3 $37,296 $3,108

4 $44,955 $3,7475 $52,614 $4,385

6 $60,273 $5,023

7 $67,951 $5,663

8 $75,647 $6,304

The completed financial aid application must be turned in during the enrollment period. Forms can be submitted via mail, fax (313) 831-5633, or email: [email protected]. You will have two weeks from the date on your notification letter to pay your remaining balance. Mail to: DAPCEP, 2111 Woodward Ave., Ste. 506, Detroit, MI 48201, or pay in person at the DAPCEP Office. We will ONLY accept money orders and cashier checks.

FALL 2018 IMPORTANT DATES:Financial aid application deadline: September 30, 2018

Grades Pre K – 3rd - September 22 – November 10, 2018Grades 4th & above – October 6 – November 10, 2018

Needed Information:You will need to provide one the following to complete your financial aid application: - Copies of most recent IRS Federal Form 1040, 1040A, 1040-EX US Individual Income Tax Return - Copies of all supporting documentation for household Non-Taxable Income such as: Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

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PROGRAM FULL COST AMOUNT OF AID AVAILABLE

IF APPROVED, FINAL AMOUNT DUE

EXPLORERS $100 $75 $25

PATHFINDERS $25 $12.50 $12.50

The STEM Squad is a team of professionals who work in the fields of science, technology, engineer-ing, mathematics, and medicine. Squad members are passionate about what they do and undergo intensive training with DAPCEP in order to bring pop-up STEM workshops to your school!

Every pop-up workshop is correlated to state education standards. The Squad has a hands-on, curriculum-based workshop at the elementary, middle, and high school levels (grades 3-12). Each workshop is 3-hours long and can either be done during the school day, or after-school (in one-hour segments over the course of three days).

We have 14 pop-up workshops available. Visit dapcep.org/programs/stemsquad for more info. We look forward to bringing STEM to you!

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HANDS-ON CURRICULUM BASED WORKSHOPS TAUGHT BY EXPERTS WHO BRING STEM +M TO YOU!

SCIENCE - TECHNOLOGY - ENGINEERING - MATH + MEDICINE

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TO INVITE THE SQUAD TO YOUR SCHOOL

OR ORGANIZATION, PLEASE REGISTER AT:

www.dapcep.org/programs/stemsquador call us: (313) 324-8280

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DAPCEP had a big impact on me because I got to go to MTU and get a college experi-ence. I even got my own planner to write down classes and keep track of my assign-ments and studies; I’d never had that experience before and it’s helped me. I met my best friends in the program and we’re still close. I opened up more because I just used to be so, so, so to myself! I’m going to South Carolina State University to study fashion design. When I was in the engineering program, I learned how to put togeth-er different things; in fashion there are a lot of engineering concepts. DAPCEP made me really pay attention to how engineering is an aspect in a lot of fields. To students: get in the program because it will change your life. I’m so glad I got a chance to ex-perience DAPCEP. - DAPCEP got me out of my comfort zone and showed me how to conduct myself in business situations. I made a lot of good friends, friends I know I’ll have for a long time. I’m a Gates Millennium Scholar. Last summer, we went up to U of M for a week and a half and they showed me that I could go there. READY brought to my attention that there are so many types of engineering and that I can combine math and science. I would say to others: don’t be shy, meet people because you’ll get everything out of DAPCEP. - When I was younger, I had a speech impediment that put me behind in reading, math, and science. Through the presentation aspect of the program, DAPCEP released my anxiety of talking in front of people. I joined DAPCEP and ever since then I’ve been at thetop of my class. It’s given me the opportunity to explore my curiosity, and it also opened me to a bunch of opportunities - I toured several universities throughout Michigan. I’m going to study mechanical engineering because I got to play with machinery in DAPCEP and it was really fun. - I wanted to become a pediatrician, but being exposed to engineering at MTU, I decided I wanted to be biomedical engineer. I worked making a prosthetic knee and I really enjoyed it and saw I could help people. I love the medical field, but discovering engineering and now being able to put them together in biomedical engineering is awesome. Before I was kind of shy and being part of the program, I met my best friends and we keep in touch. It helped my confidence, too, and I also learned how to network. I would say to other students, join the program! If you’re not interested in science and math, DAPCEP will get you really interested and you’ll also meet people who will help you in the long run. - Because of DAPCEP I got to look into careers I may not have been exposed to. READY has been a big impact on me, we have a brotherhood and the program teaches you how to give back to the community. I was on MSU’s campus and that gave me the exposure to the campus I would never have gotten, especially because I got to live there for two weeks. I’m going to major in telecom-munications because I always had the dream to host a TV or radio show, and there’s engineering behind broadcasting and DAPCEP helped show me that. . . . I would say to students that DAPCEP is definitely worth giving up a Saturday because you get to meet people who share the same views and also different views who can enlighten you to new ideas. If you’re in it the program, stick with it. - The biggest thing to me was the brotherhood over the four years we got to know each other in READY. Mr. Murphy pushed us and said, this is the home stretch and we need to push forward and get into college. The program was geared toward engineering, but the leader-ship aspect and the presentation preparation made me realize that I’m a good man-ager and I can lead by example. I would say to current students: don’t slack off any year, because every single year in high school is a stepping stone. You need to buckle down because college is a whole other level. The experience DAPCEP provides - go-ing to different colleges and doing hands-on activities - allows you to learn in differ-ent ways than just in school. - DAPCEP set a career path for me. All my courses were in science and now I want to go into the medical field because that’s all science and math, so DAPCEP really guided me and helped me figure out what I want to do in life. With DAPCEP, we started topics early; I’d go to school and I would already be fa- miliar with the topics we were learning. I went to a couple programs at MSU and that’s what influenced me to go there because I met the professors and new people and felt really comfortable on campus. I’m going to MSU to go into pre-med to become a pathologist. My advice is: everything is worth it. There isn’t one assignment that is point- less. You need to finish and push. DAPCEP gets you ahead and definitely has benefits. - DAPCEP was my first experience with a smaller classroom and I actually enjoyed it. It was the reason I chose a smaller liberal arts college. Early, DAPCEP gave me a head start in middle school for science classes, and

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