The program offers a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to robotics, guided by UT Austin Computer Science faculty and experts, providing a taste of university life and insights into college admissions.
The UT Computer Science Academy for Robotics is a six-day immersive residential program for high school students interested in robotics and computer science. Students will explore intelligent robotics, carry out projects in simulation, and experiment with wheeled robots. The curriculum introduces participants to the Linux OS and C++ programming language through hands-on learning. Guided by UT professors and experts, students will apply fundamentals of mechanical design, programming, and control systems, testing their designs in real challenges. The program also includes opportunities to delve into new technologies with professors and industry representatives, utilize tools deployed in robotics research, and discover future internship and career opportunities. Participants will also gain insights into crafting a strong UT application from admissions representatives and explore the UT Austin campus, interacting with current university students.
Students wake up in their dorms on the UT Austin campus, engage in hands-on robotics projects and programming activities in the computer lab, and participate in social activities and campus exploration.
This academy is ideal for high school students entering 10th-12th grade with a genuine interest in robotics and computer science, regardless of prior programming experience.
UT Austin Campus, Gates-Dell Complex, 2317 Speedway, Austin, Texas 78712
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