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Rolls-Royce Online Science Camp" is now accepting applications from participating schools! Rolls-Royce Online Science Camp" is now accepting applications from participating schools!

2021.06.11
[Calling for participating schools from all over Japan] Two days to experience engineering with corporate engineers! Rolls-Royce Online Science Camp" is now accepting applications from participating schools!

LIVERNESS Corporation and Rolls-Royce Japan K.K. (President: Susumu Kaminaga) will hold the "Rolls-Royce Science Camp," an engineering education program for high school students nationwide, online from August 17 (Tuesday) to 20 (Friday), 2021. Applications will be accepted until 18:00, Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

Rolls-Royce is committed to STEM education to develop the next generation of aerospace professionals, "Generation Aerospace". Since 2017, REVANES Corporation, together with Rolls-Royce Japan K.K., has been implementing the Rolls-Royce Science Camp, an engineering education program that provides hands-on engineering learning through the development of original hovercrafts.

This year, the event will be held online so that more high school students can participate, and participants will be invited from all over Japan. This year's event will also include a programming component. This is a rare opportunity to hear about research and development from Rolls-Royce engineers and engage in discussions while working on development. We encourage you to apply.

If you would like to see how it was implemented in 2019, please visit this URL.
The introductory movie for Rolls-Royce Science Camp 2019 is now available."

Science Camp Summary

date(s) (e.g. for exhibition) Tuesday, August 17, 2021 and Friday, August 20, 2021 from 12:30 to 17:30 (2 days)
- Online development reports and consultations (about 30 minutes) will be held on Wednesday the 18th and Thursday the 19th.
embodiment Held online (all programs will use "Microsoft Teams")
Details of implementation Development of small hovercraft
Controlling movement through programming
Contest with developed hovercraft
Participation Fee Free of charge (some items are to be prepared by the school or team)
Number of schools 15 schools (If there are too many applications, a lottery will be held.)
subject (of taxation, etc.) National High School

 

About the application

Conditions of Participation
  • Must be able to participate in all of (1) the two-day online event on August 17 (Tuesday) and August 20 (Friday), and (2) the development report and consultation meeting (about 30 minutes) to be held on either August 18 (Wednesday) or August 19 (Thursday).
  • Must be able to do the following (1), (2), and (3) between receipt of equipment and August 17, 2012.
    • 1) Basic programming practice (~3 hours, no technical knowledge required)
    • (2) Assembly of the base hovercraft (~60 minutes)
    • (iii) Course preparation for the contest (~1 hour, course provided)
  • Must be a team of at least 2 members
Equipment used Teams participating in the program will receive the following equipment by mail

  • Hovercraft Development and Rulebook
  • Original STEM KIT

    STEM KIT to be distributed

  • Hovercraft for hands-on experience (for number of people *maximum 4 sets)
  • 1 set of development equipment (Styrofoam and other equipment used for development)
  • 1 set of equipment for the contest (driving course, etc.)

Items to be prepared by the team

  • Internet environment
    • We will use video calls via Microsoft Teams. If you are unable to provide this service, please contact us.
  • Computers and peripherals for presentation creation and video calls
  • Tablet or smartphone device (with iOS or Android)
    • You will need to download the application to be used when programming the original STEM KIT. Please contact us if you are unable to provide this service.
    • It must be prepared separately from the computer.
  • Basic craft equipment (cutters, scissors, rulers, etc.)
  • A flat floor large enough to run the hovercraft (at least 4m x 2m)

How to apply

  • Please apply by selecting "Rolls-Royce Online Science Camp 2021" from the "Liberace ID" page below (first-time applicants are asked to create an account (free of charge)).
  • Applications are accepted from either teachers or students (if students apply, a letter of recommendation from a teacher or parent/guardian is required).
  • Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 by 18:00

Click here to apply (Liberace ID)

Contact].
Educational Development Division, LIVERNESS Co.
Email address:[email protected]
Attn: TOGAMI, KISHIMOTO