Semiconductor Camp
July 14-18 | Portland, ME
Embark on a Journey into the World of Semiconductors with UMaine!
Are you a rising high school junior or senior with a curiosity for the technology that powers the modern world? Don’t miss out on the 5-day Semiconductor Camp at the University of Maine!
From understanding the basics of bits and gates to exploring the intricate world of semiconductors and transistors, this camp gives you hands-on experience in the field of electronics. You’ll even get an exclusive tour of Texas Instruments and learn about the cutting-edge technologies that shape the future.
By the end of the week, you’ll be hands-on with testing, integrating, and building your own semiconductor system. From smartphones to spacecraft, discover how microchips are behind it all!
Funded through the National Science Foundation
Camp Details:
Dates: July 14-18
Times: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: 300 Fore Street, Portland, Maine 04101
Texas Instruments Tour (July 16): 5 Foden Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
For: Rising 10th, 11th & 12th grade students
Cost: Free!
Camp Activities
Hands-on Semiconductors Experiments
Game-based Semiconductor Learning
Texas Instruments Tour
Camp Schedule
Day 1: Introduction to Semiconductors
- Understand the building blocks of semiconductors, bits, and gates.
- Hands-on: Build your first circuits and learn how they work.
Day 2: The Magic of Transistors
- Dive deeper into transistors and how they control the flow of data and electricity.
- Hands-on: Create simple transistor-based circuits.
Day 3: Advanced Semiconductor Devices
- Explore diodes and integrated circuits (ICs), and how they power modern technology.
- Hands-on: Test semiconductors and see how they work in action.
Day 4: Game-based Learning
- Learn semiconductor theory through interactive games.
- Explore the real-world applications of semiconductors in devices like smartphones, computers, and spacecraft.
Day 5: Texas Instruments Tour & Hands-on Project
- Tour the Texas Instruments facility and see the industry in action.
- Hands-on: Build your own semiconductor system and apply what you’ve learned.
Why Join?
- Hands-on Learning: Conduct experiments and create circuits with real semiconductor devices.
- Industry Insight: Visit Texas Instruments and see where innovation happens.
- Interactive & Fun: Game-based activities to solidify your knowledge.
Free: All of this at no cost to you!
