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2008-2009 high schools and projects
2009-2010 High Schools and Projects:
Arthur Hill High School
Location: Saginaw, Michigan
Project: Alumni Educational-Reflection Garden
Description
In order to promote educational experiences for students of all ages and to bridge the community the DIPLOMATS selected the educational garden as their project... continue reading
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B.R.I.D.G.E Alternative High School (Ford Motor Fund)
Location: Hancock, Michigan
Project: Harnessing Generations of Energy to Build a Sustainable Community
Description
This project harnesses the energy, enthusiasm, and talents of community residents from multiple generations in a service learning project. . .continue reading
Cass Technical High School
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Project: Solar Energy—Renewable Energy Use Project
Description
Develop graphics-rich teaching materials for younger students in the Detroit area to excite them about STEM careers (14 students grades 9-12)...continue reading
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Chassell High School
Location: Chassell, Michigan
Project: Nanotechnology Exploration
Description
We will be building a Lego NXT model of an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) based on the work done by the college nanotechnology enterprise...continue reading
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Detroit Institute of Technology at Cody
Location: Detroit , Michigan
Project:
Description
Investigate alternative energy sources, such as wind, solar, and bio-fuels, and their usefulness to society, especially in urban Detroit. Develop project ideas to where these energy sources are used and analyze their potential...continue reading
Hancock High School
Location: Hancock, Michigan
Description
PEAK (Partnering the Environment and Academics on the Keweenaw)—a consulting firm for various projects for the high school and community, including forestry, landscaping, and water resources. continue reading
Horizons Alternative High School (Ford Motor Fund)
Location: Mohawk, Michigan
Project: winterization
Description
Michigan Technological University's undergraduates and community partners work with Horizons to continue and expand a winterization project for low-income elderly in the community. continue reading
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Manuela Toro Morice High School (Universidad del Turabo)
Location: Caguas, Puerto Rico
Project: Remotely Operated Vehicle
Description
Designing and building ROVs for the purpose of studying marine environment.continue reading
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Melvindale High School
Location: Melvindale, Michigan
Project: Innovative vehicle design
Description
Design and build a hybrid or fuel cell vehicle.continue reading
Tech High School (Georgia Institute of Technology)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Project: TechWear
Description
Developing hardware and software needed for wearable computer products...continue reading
Traverse City Central Senior High School
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Project: Remotely Operated Vehicle
Description
Focus on the science of a remote-operated vehicle (ROV), such as onboard power, increasing dept to 200 feet, and 3-D image production. continue reading
Utica High School
Location: Utica, Michigan
Project: Remotely Operated Vehicle
Description
TURRET's goal: Create a marketable and profitable submarine that is efficient and relatively easy to make for real world companies.
Go-Kart's goal: Build a safe-to-drive, electric, plug-in go-kart that can reach 30 mph...continue reading
