OAI Scholars Network’s Summer Transition Program

 

The OAI Scholars Network’s Summer Transition Program (STP) is a two-week orientation program for first-year students entering the School of Engineering or School of Information and Computer Sciences. If you are selected to participate, you will experience an intensive academic program during the summer prior to your freshman year.

The goal of STP is to ease your transition from high school to UCI and to ensure you know the keys to academic success. STP provides you with an opportunity to become familiar with UCI and all its resources. More importantly, you will learn how different college is from high school, since college is more demanding and academically intensive. The program instructors are UCI faculty, students, and staff from the School of Engineering or School of Information and Computer Sciences. During the two weeks, you will work on a team-based project and be provided instruction in first year subjects including chemistry, physics and mathematics. You will also participate in seminars that emphasize leadership, study skills, and time management.

Purpose	To provide incoming Engineering and ICS freshmen: An opportunity to become familiar with the UC Irvine community prior to the start of their academic career. Hands-on project-based experience and academic enrichment in selected subjects historically difficult for first-year students. Opportunities for personal and professional development. A community and network to support their academic career. Learn Python and MATLAB Learn the physics behind aerodynamics
Duration	2-week virtual program
Dates	August 9-20, 2021 (Monday – Friday only from 10 AM – 2 PM)
Eligibility	Incoming freshmen in UCI’s School of Engineering or School of Information and Computer Sciences
Topics	OAI Scholars will have the opportunity to learn: Engineering and Computer Science Skills: Raspberry Pi Development, Coding, Design, Prototype Testing, Rocket Development, Programming Academic Career and Professional Skills: Leadership, Time Management, Studying, Test-taking, Communication, and Teamwork Academic Bootcamp: Chemistry, Calculus, Physics, Matlab, and Python
Location	UC Irvine Campus
How to Apply	Complete and submit online application.
Cost	Thanks to the help of our generous sponsors, this year’s program will be FREE for all participants. The cost includes all materials, software and equipment for the course.
Deadline	Friday, July 30, 2021

The OAI Scholars Network’s Summer Transition Program project theme is Internet of Things (IoT). IoT is the network of physical objects or “things” embedded with electronics, software, sensors and connectivity that allows data to transfer over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction.

During the 2-week program, participants will:

• Work in teams on discipline specific engineering design and computer science challenges
• Receive instruction in basic coding using Raspberry Pi, computer aided design, rapid prototyping and fabrication technologies
• Work on a project employs a Raspberry Pi as part of an IoT network
• Learn how to utilize sensors to measure their surroundings (including thermometers, accelerometers, distance sensors, light sensors, moisture sensors)
• Learn the latest in 3-D printing technology to build hardware that can encapsulate their sensors and actuators making their projects come to life
• Participate in lab and industry tours, seminars, and panels on engineering and computer science careers and research
• Participate in seminars on academic career and professional skills, such as leadership, time management, studying, test-taking, communication, and teamwork
• Hands on learning in micro computing, python, and 3D fabrication (3D printing and laser cutting)

Apply Now for the 2021 OAI Scholars Network Summer Transition Program