Alaska Summer Research Academy
"The Alaska Summer Research Academy (ASRA) is an intensive, two-week learning experience for students with an interest in science, technology, engineering and math. Students study one subject (module) and work in small teams participating in project-based learning in a college-like environment."
I first came to ASRA as a student in 2006 with the Denali module, which conducted field research on the seismic activity in Denali National Park. Hooked from the moment I set foot on Alaskan soil, I knew my time in Fairbanks would not end after a single two-week camping experience. I returned the next year as an intern with the Photography module, providing technical support for the class. I spent the next few summers instructing, below are some samples of the experiences. Enjoy!
I first came to ASRA as a student in 2006 with the Denali module, which conducted field research on the seismic activity in Denali National Park. Hooked from the moment I set foot on Alaskan soil, I knew my time in Fairbanks would not end after a single two-week camping experience. I returned the next year as an intern with the Photography module, providing technical support for the class. I spent the next few summers instructing, below are some samples of the experiences. Enjoy!
"Cool Vibrations" Module 2012-
A brand new module designed by yours truly, Cool Vibrations explored the realm of physical acoustics and mechanical vibrations. Coming up with short demonstrations of acoustics for this class was very easy, and such a selection of acoustical phenomena made choosing final class projects a piece of cake. Projects ranged from audio sampling and data logging to building a gigantic speaker capable of producing sound down to 10Hz, Faraday waves in oobleck, and even measuring the resonant frequencies of fruit! To the right is a video of a project created during Cool Vibrations by one of my assistants, Patrick Dewane.
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"Engineering Design - ROV" Module 2008-2011
For four summers I instructed a summer class on engineering design in the context of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). This class is part of the Alaska Summer Research Academy, a camp devoted to fun, hands-on and project-based learning. In just two weeks, my students designed and built ROVs to compete with each other in an underwater capture the flag challenge. If you happen to have red/blue 3D glasses, put them on and enjoy their final presentation video!
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