SINTON ISD STEM ACADEMY

Principles of Engineering students have spent the 5^th six-weeks learning how to program using ROBOTC using a generic testbed.   Recently, Ms. Rodriguez, POE Instructor, had them choose a robot prototype to build and  program.  Click on the video to see it functioning according to the assigned criteria.
Principles of Engineering

Our High School Future Problem Solvers had a recent field trip to the Texas State Aquarium. They learned so much that supported our research on the FPS state bowl topic of Ocean Soup (pollution of the oceans by plastic and other toxins).

This video was made by STEM Academy and
FPS student, Guillermo Lopez.  
FPS texas State Aquarium Trip
(You must have Google Chrome or an undated web browser to view this video.)

Summer Program for HS students interested in Underwater Robotics! 
Applications now online or go here:
Information Flyer and Application Here:
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2013 STEM INSTITUTE Camper Application

 This program will introduce participants to exciting oceanography research and engineering opportunities, in particular ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) operation, through lectures, exercises, hands on activities, design and rapid prototyping, field trips and project competition introduces with prizes totaling $5,000. Students, ages 16—18, will have the opportunity to live on campus and experience the Island University.  Come and experience the Island University firsthand! 

 For More info visit the campsite at:
http://engineering.tamucc.edu/stemsi

 Send all applications to:
Korinne Caruso, Program Coordinator
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive Unit 5797
Corpus Christi, Texas 78412
Phone: (361) 825-6025 • Fax: (361) 825-3056

Email: Korinne.Caruso@tamucc.edu

Tuesday, March 19^th @ Smith Middle School
Although applications were handed out Monday, March 18th…
STEM Applications will be available for 8th grade
students still needing one for high school registration.  
5:30– 6:15 pm:  Band and Choir concert in the Gym
6:00– 7:30 pm:  STEM Open House in the Cafeteria

• SMS Future City presentation and display
• Robotic presentation and display & GTT/Engineering display
• Quick build contests
• PBL (problem-based learning) display & information
• TI (Texas Instruments) Navigator System activities
• Nook display
• Fun Science experiments and displays of student work

7:30 pm: “Star Gazers” Come view the stars from the telescopes set up on the south side of campus!

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

The following high school students have been invited to compete at the Texas Future Problem Solving State Bowl. They performed outstandingly in the Qualifying problem in January. The Bowl will be held in Austin April 19-21. The State Bowl topic is Ocean Soup (pollution of the oceans by plastics and other sources).

Please help us congratulate and celebrate these students:
Individuals: Oscar Cantua, Caylee Cohea, Darcy Kay Ramirez
Teams:  1.  Alicia Bejaran, Guillermo Lopez, Victoria Ramos, and Trinity Rios;
               2. Brittanie Garza, Marcos Lemos, Tierra Lindeman, and Jacky Tang.
       Teacher, Maggie Gibson, is the proud sponsor of these fine young people!

The Academic Decathlon State Meet was held February 22-24, 2013 in San Antonio.
 Our Sinton High School Decathlon Team placed 4th out of 15 teams with a team score of 35,919.3 points!

DeVean Rodriguez placed 5th individual overall and received a $750 scholarship.

Individual Medals:

Justin Carranza–                  Silver in Science and Speech
Cassandra Gibson –             Bronze in Interview
                                               Gold – Team High Individual – Honors
DeVean Rodriguez –           Silver in Mathematics
                                               Bronze in Language/Lit. Art, Economics, and Interview
                                               Gold- Team High Individual – Scholastic
Samantha Villanueva –       Bronze in Essay
Jensen Hunt–                       Bronze in Music
Kathy Serrano –                   Gold in Music  
                                               Silver in Speech
                                               Gold – Team High Individual – Varsity

What an accomplishment for these fine young people!
A huge thanks to
Mary Connors, Marty Garza, and Bronson Hamilton 
for mentoring these students!

We brought 4 teams to the Texas A & M Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering Competition in Kingsville today.  This was a middle school engineering competition.  At least 8 other middle schools competed today.  3 out of our 4 SMS teams placed!

 Mr. Torres 8^th grade team – 1^st place in the “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” Engineering Competition. 

Mr. Soliz 7^th/8^th grade GTT team – 2^nd place in the “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” Engineering Competition.

Ms. Stonebreaker 7^th grade team – 1^st place in the “Marble Drop” Engineering Competition. 

Great job!  We are so proud of you. 
Jennifer Davis, EM Smith Middle School Principal

Hannah Curry (freshman), Aiden Aguirre (freshman), and Cassandra Gibson (senior) will be honored at a luncheon Monday, February 25th from 11:30-1:00 at the Butterchurn Restaurant in Sinton, TX. They are the winners of VFW’s Voice of Democracay Audio-Essay Contest.

Thank-you Marty Garza and Maggie Smith for mentoring these kids!

Congratulations to Jensen Hunt, who found out today that her submission in the Texas Future Problem Solving Scenario competition is the state champion! Her scenario (a futuristic short story based on one of the FPS topics from this year) will now go on to be evaluated at the International level.

As the Texas State Champion, Jensen has earned an invitation to the International Conference in Indiana in June. Her teacher-sponsor, Maggie Gibson, is proud, proud,  proud!

Sinton STEM Early College High School (ECHS) juniors continue their commute to Del Mar College for their second semester of college courses.  Last semester they earned six college credits in classes such as Public Speaking, United States History, General Psychology, Sociology, and Introduction to Ethics.  In addition, they’ve experienced the intellectual challenges of college-level finals.  Sinton ISD and our STEM Academy would like to congratulate our ECHS kids for their efforts in gaining dual credit at Del Mar College while presenting their best efforts back at Sinton High School, as well!

Deans List for A-B Honor Roll
Mathew Banda
Caylee Cohea
Michael Columbus
Erica Hernandez
Valeena Ortega
Robert Rivera

Outstanding Academic Recognition
Stacy Castillo
Samantha Flores
Trinity Rios
Marina Ruiz
Cassandra Serrano
Jesse Vasquez