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Exclusive Summer Pre College Advanced Engineering and IOT Program for High Schoolers on UC Berkeley Campus

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Dive into Smart Tech: Unlock the world of Internet of Things (IoT) – the cutting-edge field making everyday objects smarter!

  • Connect & Innovate: Merge people, processes, data, and things in ways that revolutionize how we live.
  • Hands-On IoT Projects: From smart home devices to connected cars, engage with the gadgets shaping our future.
  • **Explore IoT Applications: **Discover how IoT transforms product development and daily operations.
  • **Master IoT Skills: **Learn about sensors, wireless communications, scripting, and security in practical sessions.
  • **Real-World Engineering: **Go beyond the basics and build IoT projects that solve actual challenges.


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We have so much more, activities, excursion etc. If you want to explore more get more details here it.

Location

The University of California, Berkeley, is ranked as one of the top public universities in the world!

  • Its faculty has garnered over 70 Nobel Prizes and 14 Pulitzers.

  • Its excellence in academics, alongside its abundant recreation opportunities and prized location in the San Francisco Bay Area, affords the ideal program experience for students.

What's Included

Full Board - Residential Students:

  • Includes: all meals, lodging, excursions, academic course, application fee $99

  • Excludes: optional airport pickup and drop off service (available for an additional fee)

Day Course - Commuter Students:

  • Includes: lunch, academic course, excursions, programming from 9am to 6pm, Monday-Friday, application fee $99

  • Excludes: lodging, breakfast, dinner, and excursions (Weekend excursions can be added on for $125 per day)

Activities

Diverse Discovery! Activities and sights to suit every interest await in the vibrant surroundings:

  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Lawn games, and more.

Excursions

  • Bay Area Exploration: Discover attractions like the Exploratorium and Chabot Space & Science Center, including the NASA Ames Visitor Center.
  • Cultural Richness: Embrace the history, sights, parks, and famous landmarks the Bay Area has to offer.
  • Berkeley Arts & Culture: Dive into the arts and culture scene with UC Berkeley's vibrant community offerings, including parks, stages, and renowned restaurants.
  • California's Great America: A 100-acre amusement park with famous attractions, including the celebrated Gold Striker roller coaster.
  • San Francisco Scavenger Hunt: Discover San Francisco's famous landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf through an interactive scavenger hunt.

Educational Excursions:

  • The opportunity to visit a local IoT engineering company and hear from leading professionals in the industry.

Transportation

  • Group airport transfers: $95 each way.

  • Transfers outside of the official group pick-up and drop-off time window: $195 each way

  • Unaccompanied minor transportation: $145 total each way

Arrivals During Flight Window:

  • Greeted by campus staff.

  • Stay at the airport with staff until the flight window closes and all students have arrived.

  • Transported to campus after the flight window ends.

  • No immediate meeting by staff; must wait for the official arrival window.

  • For late arrivals(within reason), for those that pay a transfer fee will be met at the airport.

General Departure Information:

  • Students who opt for departure transfer (with a $95 fee) will arrive at the airport at maximum 10:00am.

  • Suitable for flights departing at 12:00pm or later.

  • With additional fee, there might be service for flights departing before 12:00pm.

Lesson Plan

Program Overview:

  • Suited for students with experience in the fundamentals of engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with the fundamental concepts of electricity, electronic circuits and their components, hardware and software, programming, sensors and actuators.
  • Learn the fundamentals of Internet of Things (IoT) and build an IoT project.

 

Course Schedule:

  • First week: Five 3-hour classes, 9am-12pm, Monday to Friday
  • **Second week: **Four 3-hour classes, 9am-12pm, Monday to Thursday
  • Wednesday afternoons are dedicated to additional academic time (excursions, speakers)

Criteria for Admission:

  • Vaccination Requirements: May be necessary for in-person programs, depending on university policies.
  • Academic requirements:
    • Completion of 8th grade by the program start date.
    • Minimum 3.0 GPA (or equivalent).
  • English Proficiency for International Students: Telephone interview or minimum test scores:
    • TOEFL: 490 (paper) or 60 (iBT).
    • Cambridge: PET-Distinction or FCE-C.
    • SAT: 450 in Reading/Writing.
  • Decisions are emailed within 7 to 10 business days after application review.

Sample Tutor:

  • Rudi Hechfellner - Director of Systems Engineering, Sensors & IoT:
    • 25+ years in product development and systems engineering.
    • Expertise in semiconductors, consumer tech, lighting, and IoT.
    • Brings Silicon Valley experience to Advanced Engineering IoT course.
    • Advocates for collaborative learning and community engagement.
    • Proven track record in mentoring and adjunct professorship.
    • Ready to guide UC Berkeley summer students with hands-on insights.

Extras

  • Airport Shuttle service: $95 (Each way)

  • Registration fee: $99 (Included in course fee)

  • Pocket Money: We suggest an extra $100 per week.



Session Dates

Good News! You are not going to pay the full fee today, just a small deposit. After paying today, you will first get an enrollment form, and then receive a booking confirmation.

June - Session 1 - Day Course
Start 6/23/2024
End 7/5/2024
Duration 2 Weeks
Price $3,297
June - Session 1 - Full Board
Start 6/23/2024
End 7/5/2024
Duration 2 Weeks
Price $5,897
July - Session 2 - Day Course
Start 7/7/2024
End 7/19/2024
Duration 2 Weeks
Price $3,297
July - Session 2 - Full Board
Start 7/7/2024
End 7/19/2024
Duration 2 Weeks
Price $5,897
July - Session 3 - Day Course
Start 7/21/2024
End 8/2/2024
Duration 2 Weeks
Price $3,297
July - Session 3 - Full Board
Start 7/21/2024
End 8/2/2024
Duration 2 Weeks
Price $5,897

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