SynergyEd

Dates: June 5-June 16, 2023

Times: 12-1:30 PM (FULL)

From Alexa & Siri to Tesla's self-driving cars to Google search engines, Artificial Intelligence or AI is becoming a part of our everyday lives.  This course will explore both the well-known and not-so well-known present lanes of Artificial Intelligence.  Week 1 will familiarize scholars with the origins of AI, current usages of AI, and predicted future of AI.  Week 2 will give you access to scientific experts in the area of Artificial Intelligence.  

Dates: June 19-June 30, 2023 

Times: 12:00-1:30 PM (FULL) 

 Both antibiotics and vaccines have been around for quite some time now.  The 21th century and technology has caused major advances in both- protecting and saving millions across the globe... But what happens when they no longer fight against the big, bad germs of the world? 

Dates: June 26-July 7, 2023 

Times: 12-1:30 PM (FULL)

This course will look at how music and art help to shape and influence the zeitgeist of the United States.  This course will explore the visual and lyrical art from 1800s to present that have helped paint the picture of each time period.  Come prepared to listen to various genres and explore various art for each time period.  This course will culminate with each camper sharing their auditory/visual soundtrack of the topics explore during the camp session.  

Dates: July 10-July 21, 2023

Times: 12:00-1:30PM

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the UN on December 10, 1948.  But to what extent does this important historical document affect JUSTICE and DEMOCRACY on a global perspective?  Week 1 (asynchronous) will spotlight various UDHR articles and connect them to current societal issues.  Week 2 will be LIVE and bring in guest experts in the field of law. 

Dates: July 10-July 21, 2023 

Times: 2:00-3:30PM (FULL)

Over the last two decades, the face of finances has been evolving with the ever-evolving world of technology.  The session will focus on all-things cryptocurrency and will explore how even teens can get in on the 21st-Century world of investments.  Come prepared to learn about the history of digital finances and hear from experts in the financial industry. 

Dates: July 17- July 28, 2023

Times: 12:00-1:30 PM 

While humans have been genetically modifying organisms for over 30,000 years, the 20th and 21st century have seen major advances on how science is used to impact society.  From Dolly, the first clone, to the dinner we eat each night, there is little in our lives that has not been touched by genetic modification.  In this course we will explore HOW & WHY organisms have been genetically modified and the pros and cons to such scientific manipulation. 

Dates: July 17- July 28, 2023

Times: 2:00-3:30 PM 

No matter how advanced our technology has become, the depths of space and sea are still, to an extent, scientific mysteries.  Join this journey to learn more about what we know and are still discovering about these important scientific worlds!  Week 1 (asynchronous) will familiarize you with current research on space and ocean exploration, while Week 2 will give you access to some of the scientific experts in each scientific field.