A couple of TWU summer camps brought science and technology lessons to area high school students.

The second annual TWU STEMM Camp saw 24 high schoolers participate in a weeklong day camp with intensive study into biology and related careers. From extracting DNA and identifying microorganisms to exploring organ systems and related diseases, these students experienced collegiate level biological science led by TWU faculty Karen Goodwin, D.C., and Christy Hill.

Students heard from a field expert about careers in research, toured facilities and equipment, received coaching in leadership in STEM, and were trained in real-world skills by a clinical professional, all culminating in a final evidence-based competition.

The annual TWU/AFA CyberCamp, hosted by the Department of Computer Science, welcomed 29 area high school students to the Denton campus. The camp offers an immersive experience in cybersecurity careers preparation.

Led by faculty Jian Zhang, PhD, and Jonathan Gratch, PhD, students explored Ubuntu, Linux and more, as well as touring IT facilities and hearing from an IT field expert, TWU's own J.P. Williams. The week of training culminated in a nationwide cybersecurity competition hosted by the US Air Force Academy. Out of 1,302 teams who competed, TWU's top teams placed in the top 5th percentile in the nation.

Both camps are funded by grants from the Governor's Summer Merit Program.