Full STEAM Ahead
A Rockhurst High School Blog
For students interested in various camps over the summer, the Rockhurst High School College Counseling Office has curated an excellent list of experiences that can be accessed on Google Drive.
Google Folder of College Summer Experiences
Sponsored by National Security Agency’s GenCyber program, University of Missouri-Kansas City will offer two one-week camps this July and August. During the online camp rising 9-12th graders will explore the field of cybersecurity through online instruction and lab activities. The participants will learn cybersecurity concepts, ethical hacking, digital forensics and ethics. No previous cybersecurity experience or knowledge is required.
Burns & McDonnell is proud to bring back their free summer camps – Engineering U! This year we will be offering these camps virtually, but we promise to deliver the same kind of content and activities!
We will run the camp securely through Microsoft Teams, and will supply the call in numbers in our confirmation emails. Supplies for any activity will be provided at no charge and mailed to participants shortly before camp starts.
See your ideas come to life on television! Kansas City PBS seeks students in grades 6-12 to create a script for a how-to video illustrating a science experiment for kids ages 2 to 8. The station will then turn the winning script into a television spot to run on PBS Kids this fall! See this page for some tips and the registration form. Entries are due May 31.
Applications are open for 2021 Team Digital, a summer program at the Kansas City Digital Media Lab designed to help teens pursue their interests and ambitions. The program is a part of The Kansas City Public Library and specifically seeks teens interested in radio or remote controlled technology, video and audio production to help build out programs offered through the lab.
Taught by a graduate of St. Ignatius Jesuit High School, this summer program will teach advanced math topics in conjunction with life skills. “When will I ever use this in life?” is a popular question in math classes. The Life and Math journey will teach advanced fundamentals for math and develop self-management skills for life.
AI Scholars inspires curious high school students globally by exposing them to the defining technology of our times: Artificial Intelligence. AI is already present everywhere: in our voice-activated devices, smartphone face recognition systems, and autonomous vehicles. The potential to apply this technology for good is limitless. This program, developed and taught exclusively by a team of alumni and graduate students from Stanford and MIT, provides guidance on initiating AI projects, pursuing AI ventures, and preparing for college. Learn more about our in-person or live online program.
High school students can get a glimpse into the future by connecting online with young professionals at Burns & McDonnell. These professionals will describe their career path and what it took to get where they did. They’ll also discuss a “typical day”, from interacting with clients and co-workers to project work. You’ll have the opportunity to develop networking skills that will help you in finding internships and jobs in the future.
Learn More Apply Here If you have any questions about the events below, then please email Mr. Greg Owsley, Rockhurst High School STEAM Director, at gowsley@rockhursths.edu
This spring, Startland piloted a new 8-week internship that challenged students to create social change. Teams of high school and college students were tasked with working together to create, test, and pitch solutions to social challenges in their communities. Whether you’re passionate about public health, political issues, racial injustice, climate change, or education, our community needs young leaders to help solve these challenges. Students are immersed in the entrepreneurial mindset to create real social change in their community. The next internship will run from June 9 - July 28, 2021. To apply, visit the link below. Applications are due May 17th.
Students will be matched with entrepreneurs/employers based on career interests and complete a business capstone inclusive of presentation the final week of the internship. Applications are open now and the deadline is May 15th.
Intern Benefits:
As one of the nation’s largest and most diverse institutions, the IRS has a lot to offer. You can make a difference in a variety of seasonal opportunities that are designed to fit your life.
Summer opportunities open March 1, 2021 at hirekc.org.
Check out their website about the virtual hiring fair on April 9th from 1pm - 4pm.
Security PS is a cyber security, penetration testing, consulting company in Kansas City. They have built an apprenticeship program that is intended to engage with high school freshmen through seniors with the goal of placing them in a career as soon as they graduate. Security PS trains the students in network and application penetration testing and then give them opportunities to interview with them as well as other Kansas City area employers to start their career. The goal is to get commitment from an employer between their sophomore and junior year, and then provide on the job training so they are ready to start full-time as soon as they graduate. More information about the program is available below, and there’s a link to a blog post summarizing the experiences from our most recent cohort.
Friendmedia, Inc. is looking to hire two interns starting in January of 2020: a content coordinator and a sales coordinator. Both unpaid internships can turn into a paid internship for the summer of 2020. Interested students should reach out to Mr. Greg Owsley at gowsley@rockhursths.edu.
Content Coordinator Desecription Sales Coordinator Description
The DeBruce Family Foundation has a virtual internship search tool. Feel free to explore internship opportunities here. Search for Vships Here
This award is for students who run their own enterprise or have applied their very own innovation to improve the world. Two different groups of Rockhurst students earned awards last year in 2020!
Details
Eligibility & Criteria
If you are a student in grades 4 through 12, you are invited to be an Inventor! As an Inventor you will showcase your big idea at the Kansas City Invention Convention in the spring of 2021 where you will compete for prizes and an invitation to compete in the National Invention Convention via The Henry Ford Museum in Michigan.
You will work with a teacher, coach, or other mentors to prepare for the competition. With their help, you will explore the basics of the invention process and work to identify a problem that needs solving. Then you will design a solution and check that your idea doesn’t already exist. During your process, you will keep an Inventor’s Log to document your work and build a prototype of your invention. Finally, you will present your invention to the our judges and join us for an award ceremony in April to celebrate your achievements!
Looking for a job that will only require a couple of hours every day after school? Former Rockhurst parent, Laura Schmidt (CEO), is looking to hire some high school students to help in her warehouse. One current Rockhurs student applied and was accepted last year. He still works there today. Learn more about notes so self by checking out their website.
Do you know a student who loves technology and talking to people? Garmin is hiring for summer seasonal associates to help customers resolve issues with their Garmin products. Openings include positions in Marine, Auto, Fitness and Outdoors and positions have the potential to move into a repeat summer job.
Climate Action KC is a Missouri nonprofit corporation comprised of leaders from government, industry, nonprofits and the community who are dedicated to reducing emissions and promoting a thriving, climate resilient Kansas City metro region. CAKC supports STEM experiences for KC metro-area students by encouraging their involvement in activities like:
To learn how to connect with Climate Action KC for one of these opportunities, contact Matt Riggs, mriggs@marc.org Read their recently published report by clicking the button below. Watch Here
UMKC has created a YouTube channel featuring a series of 2-3 minute videos exploring various STEM majors. Check them out!
YEPKC is a phenomenal summer internship program. Students can apply for the 4-week or 8-week sessions. Compensation is exceptional. Multiple Rockhurst students have been accepted in the past. Flier below even features Max Goeke of the class of 2019! You can read about Joe Hathway’s experience several years ago HERE
Application deadline is February 15th, but students are accepted before the deadline. Therefore, improve your chances by applying early!
Watch the 2 min Promo video here 1-Page Flier Register Here
High school students: We are working with 16 Kansas City for profit, non-profit, and community-based organizations to provide client-connected projects. Participants earn $300! Visit https://t.co/P38R7hC18c or contact help@hirekc.org for more info. pic.twitter.com/BhkOrwQxC0
— Hire KC (@HireKCYouth) August 26, 2020
Kiewit Power Engineering is now accepting high school intern applications for the 2022 LEAD Intern Program. Kiewit’s paid, full-time summer LEAD internship provides challenging and achievable projects that encourage participants to pursue their passion for the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This program is meant for Kansas City based incoming high school Juniors, Seniors, college Freshman or incoming college Sophomores.The deadline for applications to the LEAD program is January 31, 2020. Informational Video 1-Page Flier Register Here
The One Health Research Symposium: The Future of Health on “biosensors and wearable sensors” will feature research showing the impact it is having in One Health (human, animal, and environmental health) applications. The use of biosensors in One Health applications has significant potential to enhance and accelerate the identification of disease conditions by providing access to real-time data to improve decision-making capabilities.
The event takes place during school hours, but students who register (it’s free) for the event will receive a link with the recording.
Rockhurst received a special code (Sensors) that provides a FREE all access pass to students. Here is a shareable link: https://2020ohrs.eventbrite.com?discount=Sensors
Symposium highlights:
The keynote speaker, Dr. Duncan Lascelles from NC State will showcase the challenges, opportunities, and future path forward via wearable and implantable sensors. These sensors offer opportunities to access continuous, real-time data across multiple varied dimensions. Such objective data collected in naturally occurring disease states in companion animals also offers a powerful comparative tool that can be leveraged to accelerate the development of analgesic therapies for human health.
Additionally, on November 17, there will be a Career Panel Discussion with industry professionals from Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Merck Animal Health and Garmin. This will provide engagement opportunities and helpful insights for both students and researchers.
For students interested in various camps over the summer, the Rockhurst High School College Counseling Office has curated an excellent list of experiences that can be accessed on Google Drive.
Google Folder of College Summer Experiences
The six-day, five-night residential program will provide high school students the opportunity to explore health care careers while also building a foundation for their transition to college life.
This is a great opportunity for students to partake in the design process as they will be heavily involved in concept ideation and product execution. If there are students interested in topics such as marketing, digital design, writing/journalism and community engagement- this is for them!
Requirements to apply: Must be a high school student, able to set and meet deadlines and have a desire to cooperate.
Interns will be expected to:
Benefits:
Applications are due Monday, April 13 by 11:59 PM
Provide input to improve our existing services. Meet virtually every Monday at 3pm. Work in remote teams to complete a project to support the community. Spend 2 – 3 hours per week from April 9 – May 18.
A small cash award will be given to each intern who successfully completes the internship
KC IMAGINE’s IndustryCamp program is hosting a Digital Media Careers Camp on Thursday, June 18th from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. This is a Zoom online conference that is targeted for students and their parents. The online event will feature breakout sessions led by digital media professionals in eight sectors of the digital media industry:
Chart of eight sectors Register Here
Vector Marketing is hirng students 18+ to work over winter break selling kitchen supplies. Base pay is $17/hr plus commission.
The link below has information about internships throug the Kansas City Police Department
St. Elizabeth’s Grade School is hosting a K-6 STEAM camp from June 1-5, 2020 (8:30am - 4:00pm). Leadership Interns work closely with participants to help them learn creativity & innovation skills to help invent a better tomorrow.
Design the Future is an award winning, fully immersive Design Thinking & STEM summer program in which students work to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our world today. The 2020 camp will be from July 20th - 25th.
Project Discovery is a week long, intensive learning camp for high school students (entering grades 9-12 in fall 2020). Campers choose from different engineering disciplines and work closely with KU faculty and graduate students as they complete a hands-on project. Held on KU’s Lawrence campus, students will get an up-close view of KU and the School of Engineering classrooms and labs.
KC STEM Alliance Events Calendar
HIREKC is making available a virtual work ready institute. Students who complete all four modules will earn $100! Spots are limited. The Executive Director of HireKC is the mother of Ben Keefe, class of 2020!
CommunityAmerica Credit Union just gave $26,000 to students for completing their virtual internship at the end of the school year. 350+ students were involved. Now they are offering a Life Skills webinar series. EVERY student who complete all five sessions will receive a $25 gift card. Sessions will cover topics such as resume skills, tools to build confidence, and tips for getting into the college of your choice.
This program is a hands-on summer internship program for high school students that focuses on entrepreneurial thinking and development through practical experience. The working experience and exposure each student will acquire during their time with YEP KC makes this an internship program unlike any other. Over the past two summers, Rockhurst High School has had 5 students participate in this program. The application process is highly competitive, but compensation is also excellent. You will earn money as a paid intern, but will also earn college scholarship money as well. Read Joe Hathaway’s testimony (He graduated in 2018).
With start-up funding contributed by The Boeing Company and supported by the Missouri business community, the program offers $1,000 scholarships to a minimum of 10 students to help them pursue their STEM education goals at a 2-year, 4-year or technical college of their choice. The funds are unrestricted to be used for tuition, living expenses, books or technology. High school students graduating in 2020 planning to pursue a STEM program at a 2-year, 4-year or technical college in the Fall of 2020 are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2020.
At this event you will meet and talk to actual IRS employees about Clerical, Data Entry Clerk and Tax Examiner positions. These positions are full-time and part-time with days, nights and weekend shifts.
Submission Processing Staff, Recruitment Team and Employment will answer questions on the following: How to navigate through USAJobs, Pathway Program, VETs process, Schedule A process, Benefits and Perks, Resume Tips
This event will be held at 333 W. Pershing Rd. KCMO 64108. Saturday, December 14th . It is open to the public. Be sure to bring valid ID in order to enter (16 and older must have ID).
Click Here for more Information
If you are interested in studying a STEM Field in College, then you don’t want to miss this fair. March 29th, 1pm - 4pm at Union Station.
Discover Kansas City’s new and diverse talent at the J.I.V.E Fair (Jobs, Internships, Volunteer, and Education Fair), hosted by Kauffman Scholars, Inc.
Meet more than 300 collegiate Kauffman Scholars and alumni in one place. The fair is for all industry and sector employers seeking dynamic and diverse candidates for your open positions, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
Burns & McDonnell is once again hosting their annual evening event ,YOUR WORLD: EMPOWERED, on May 5th from 6:00 – 7:30PM.
On MAY 5th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm, we are hosting a virtual event called YOUR WORLD EMPOWERED. We’ve held this event in the past and it’s been VERY successful in helping students understand the various engineering career pathways that are out there, and learning how engineers make a difference in our world every day! Our diverse group of panelists will share how they chose the career path they’re in and how they got to where they are today and will also take live questions from the audience! This is the PERFECT event for any 7th – 12th grade student to attend (virtually!) if they would like to hear more about what it’s like to be in a STEM career!
Deadline March 21st! A major youth initiative of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), ACT-SO is an acronym for Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics. Founded in 1978 by Vernon Jarrett, pioneering renowned author and syndicated journalist, ACT-SO provides a forum through which African American youths are able to demonstrate their academic, artistic and scientific prowess and expertise, and thereby gain the same recognition often reserved only for persons in the entertainment and sports worlds
Learn More Here KCMO NAACP Youth Council Website Register Here
