THE FIRST MEETING FOR THIS CLASS IS JULY 7, 11AM - 1:30PM Mask must be worn. There will be a short break and students are invited to bring something to drink and a snack. ======================= Please note: PVNet is A Nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization and program fees are subsidized The Future of Food INDOOR VERTICAL FARMING Summer Research Project 2021 High School Students will work together to design, build and maintain an indoor vertical hydroponic CEA based farm . Research is actively worldwide lto develop tecjhniques to grow food ON EARTH - IN SPACE – ON THE MOON & MARS Visit this web site to get even m ore excited: https://www.livekindly.co/growing-vegetables-space-easier-than-sounds/ A STUDENT TEAM Based on their interests, students will choose their roles and responsibilities & form research teams. Possible roles include: • Farming • Biology • Electronics • Mechanical Engineering • Robotics • Computer Science ABOUT THIS COURSE ================== UNITS: 10 Elective WASC Accredited Course hours: 80 approx. TOTAL CLASS FEE: $1100 Save $100 by paying in cash in full at time of registration Minimum time requirement: 8 hrs/wk Maximum time permitted: no limit Max No. of students: 12 Ages: 9th - 12th grade Consumable costs are not included in the course and will be shared equally by students. Estimated material costs if shared by 12 students is $150 per student. SCHEDULE ================== Meeting Days: Mon, Wed, Fri. Labs TBD by students Times: 11am - 1:30pm, subject to change to accommodate student needs CLASS CREDIT ============= 10 Elective Units Students taking this course will receive a WASC accredited certificate for an elective course that is accepted by colleges. Colleges will add the grade for this course to the student's GPA, BENEFITS ================== - Small class size = more attention - Supercharge your college application - Enhanced experience - Opportunities for professional development - Students may improve their GPA by taking this class prior to taking it at their school or in college. - Excellent for improving job opportunities HUGE DISCOUNT FOR SERIOUS STUDENTS ===================================== Are you interested about learning and gaining more experience in this field? Students registered for this course will receive $1000 off the registration fee for the Science & Engineering Fair Project Development Internship for 2022 competition. That internship runs from July 2021 - end of march 2022