College Science Outreach Programs
All Outreach ProgramsBelow is an alphabetical list of the programs currently being offered by the College of Sciences and Mathematics for kindergarten through high school students, kindergarten through high school teachers, and the community. Please click on the program titles for more information.You may also check out the website for more information on programs focused on robotics competitions and training for students and teachers.(Auburn Mathematical Puzzle Challenge) - The Middle School AMP’d challenge is held each fall. The event is a problem solving challenge in which teams of 6 – 8 middle school students to work together to 'complete their mission' by answering real mathematical puzzles. The focus of Middle School AMP’d is for students of all math ability levels to engage in math in a way that is fun, interesting, and different from a traditional math class.- The High School AMP’d challenge is held during the spring semester. This event challenges teams of high school students to solve 10 – 12 puzzles in a five-hour period. Teams are designated as Junior Varsity or Varsity. The primary purpose of High School AMP’d is to encourage students with an interest in math or science to think outside the box while solving especially difficult puzzles.(Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative) – The Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) is the Alabama Department of Education’s initiative to improve math and science teaching statewide.
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AMSTI at Auburn University is a comprehensive K-12 science and math systemic educational transformation program that impacts thousands of teachers and students in east Alabama. Its mission is to provide all students in grades K-12 with the knowledge and skills needed for success in the workforce and/or postsecondary studies. Due to the efforts of other science and math outreach programs, Auburn University was named an AMSTI site beginning in Fall 2006.- AP Institute is the official training program developed by The College Board. COSAM’s Office of Outreach, in collaboration with the Office of Professional and Continuing Education at Auburn University, hosts science and mathematics courses for area high school teachers each summer. Course offerings vary annually, but generally include professional development courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and statistics. Registration for these programs occurs through the Office of Professional and Continuing Education. For more information visit,.- (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) - BEST is a dynamic community-based program that aims to inspire middle and high school students to pursue careers in engineering, science, technology, and mathematics through participation in a sports-like science and engineering-based robotics competition.
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BEST – a partnership between K-12, higher education, and industry – is the only national robotics education program offered FREE to schools, reducing the barrier of participation for rural and inner-city schools.