This free, week-long program offers high school students a unique opportunity to engage directly with cutting-edge connected and automated vehicle technology through hands-on activities, field trips to industry leaders, and interaction with university researchers.
The University of Minnesota's CAV Career Pathways Camp is a one-week day camp designed for high school students interested in connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology and related career opportunities. The program offers a comprehensive introduction to CAVs through a blend of classroom sessions, hands-on activities, and field trips. Participants will gain firsthand experience programming robot cars and exploring the principles of automated technology and robotics. The camp includes tours of facilities working with CAV technology, such as SICK Sensor Intelligence for sensor manufacturing and the 3M Innovation Center for advancements in pavement markings. Students will also engage with University of Minnesota researchers, learn about human factors in transportation safety, and have the chance to ride in an automated vehicle. The curriculum covers topics like drone technology, digital twinning for car design, and brainstorming CAV-focused solutions to community transportation challenges. The camp aims to spark interest in future transportation careers and provide a unique insight into this evolving industry.
A typical day involves a mix of classroom sessions introducing CAV technology, hands-on activities like programming robot cars, and field trips to industry facilities or research labs to see CAV technology in action.
This camp is best for high school students entering grades 10-12 who are interested in vehicles, cutting-edge technology, and exploring future career opportunities in the transportation industry.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus
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