Young Innovators Program
The Young Innovators Program at Jackson State University is a hands-on STEM initiative designed to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators. The summer program engages middle and high school students in cutting-edge innovation practices. Participants gain the skills, tools, and mentorship needed to develop their creativity and technical expertise.
Program Highlights
- 3D Printing and Prototyping:
Learn to design and print 3D models to bring creative ideas to life. - App Development:
Dive into coding and create functional mobile applications. - Podcasting:
Develop technical and content creation skills to produce engaging STEM podcasts. - Design Thinking Workshops:
Foster problem-solving and creativity with a human-centered approach to innovation. - Robotics:
Build and program robots while learning the basics of engineering and automation. - Pitching Sessions:
Develop entrepreneurial ideas and present them in a pitch competition to refine communication and teamwork skills. - Gaming:
Students will learn about eSports, gamification of content, and more.
Why Participate?
- Explore careers in STEM through hands-on, engaging experiences.
- - - - - - - - - - - Gain technical and creative skills that prepare them for future success.
- - - - - - - - - - - Develop an entrepreneurial mindset through real-world problem-solving and pitching ideas.
- - - - - - - - - - - Receive mentorship from JSU faculty, students, and industry experts, creating pathways to academic and professional opportunities.
