Thanks for making Summer Study 2022 a success!
2022 is our third year of hosting Summer Study completely virtual. With all sessions held online, we are excited to learn and improve how we can offer this program in a new format. The following guidelines will help you move through the Summer Study program and gain the maximum benefit from the activities. This schedule lets you know what is planned, when to be ready and where to meet!
If you have suggestions for additional activities to add to the schedule, share your ideas with any DO-IT staff member.
Phase 1:
Welcome, Ice Breaker and Technical Details: To kick off Summer Study, you will meet many of the DO-IT staff, introduce yourselves, and do an ice breaker. We'll also review most of the main technology we will use this week including Zoom, Canvas, Google docs and email. Welcome to Summer Study 2022!
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Lunch Open Hours: Stop by Zoom Lunch Open Hours if you have any questions or need tech support.
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Success Panel and Staying Connected: Hear from a panel of elder Scholars and they have been successful throughout their educational experiences. Then we'll learn more about networking with DO-IT with discussion lists and how they facilitate staying connected.
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Know Thyself and Others, Too! Disability Identity: In this session, DO-IT Program Coordinator Kayla Brown will share her fun presentation called Nothing About Us Without US: Unpacking What We Know About Disability. Scholars will talk about what it means to be disabled, look at some key moments in the disability rights movement, and discuss common tropes for characters with disabilities in the media. Scholars will improve their ability to:
In a post-session discussion board, we'll continue the conversation by asking:
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Intro to Web Design: In this class, you will:
Today's Agenda:
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Snack Box Social: Hobby Night (optional): Join the fun to learn about the pursuits of Scholars and other members of the DO-IT Community. Who plays video games? Who does geocaching? Sports? Puzzles? Sudoku? Astronomy? Who likes to knit or sew? Find out during this fun, conversational session. You might even discover something new to try!
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Capture Your DO-IT Experience: This class will introduce three different activities that you will work on over the next two weeks to capture your experiences and share them with your friends, parents, each other, and the wider community. These activities include writing a newsletter article; collecting and creating designs, photos, and other "visual" artifacts; and creating a graphic element to go on your web page as a Summer Study retrospective or "vision board."
Discover some basics for writing a good newsletter article.
See ideas from past newsletter articles.
Start creating a scaffolding for your article or researching a topic.
Start planning a photo or visual you would like to go with your article.
Think about some different images you'd like to share about your experiences here at DO-IT. Take photos of yourself or your environment, draw a cool photo, or take a screenshot of a session. In this section, we will learn how to take screenshots and find visuals:
Tips for taking good quality photos
Tips for finding good quality photos and how to find free-to-use photos
Discuss ideas for creating fun images that can help share your experiences at DO-IT.
Learn skills for taking screenshots
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Explore the Burke (optional): Come explore the Burke Museum at the University of Washington with us online! We will see some of the cool resources they offer online.
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Intro to Web Design: In this class, you will:
Today's Agenda:
Overview of Web Design & Development
Explore Visual Studio Code
Hands-on Activity: Create your own web page! (Part 1 of 2)
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Watch a Movie (optional): Join DO-IT Staff in watching a movie! Choices will be sent out beforehand so we can choose something we all want to watch together.
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FIXED Viewing: Researchers around the world are hard at work developing technologies to “fix” or “enhance” the human body. During this session, Scholars will share their thoughts about this complex topic and think about some of the ethical implications inherent in new technology. Together online, Scholars will watch the critically-acclaimed movie FIXED: The Science/Fiction of Human Enhancement. After the movie, Scholar groups will assemble in Zoom breakout rooms to answer questions about topics presented in the film.
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Discussion of FIXED: After lunch, Scholar groups will assemble in Zoom breakout rooms to answer questions about topics presented in the film.
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Canvas Chat (optional): For this optional activity, Scholars are encouraged to visit the Canvas discussion board from 4pm-5pm to share their thoughts on one or more of the following topics:
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Accessible Data Science: What is data science? How can it be accessible? In this session, we will learn from researchers about what they are doing to make sure that high school students with disabilities have access to data science and explore some accessible charts. You'll have a chance to give them feedback about their technology and how they can make it better.
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Lunch Open Hours: Stop by Zoom Lunch Open Hours if you have any questions or need tech support. This is a great time to ask questions about newsletter articles or images or check-in with staff on anything before the weekend!
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Accessible Technology Demonstrations and ATC Tour: Assistive Technology (AT) can help with organization and planning, reading and writing, access and recreation. But how do you know what AT to choose? Where do you get it? Who is going to pay for it? Did you know that each state has an Assistive Technology program that can help answer those questions? In this session we'll learn what assistive technology and apps college students use and how they use them, and take a virtual tour of the Access Technology Center at the UW.
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Play Jackbox Games (optional): Join DO-IT Staff in playing some Jackbox Games! Never played before? Don't worry--just grab a phone or computer, jump on Zoom, and you can play along on screen! These party style games include Fibbage, a game where you make up facts; Bracketeering, a game where you share opinions and more. See you there!
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DO-IT Community Lunch Activity (optional): Enjoy lunch with new DO-IT friends! Each person will be invited to share what's new in their world and how things are going. This lunch is a great time to ask people questions and get to know each other better. We hope to see you there!
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DO-IT Talent Show / Show and Tell!: Do you have a talent you'd love to show off? Do you want to show people something that is important to you in a "show and tell" format? Do you have a unique skill? Share it with the DO-IT community at the DO-IT Talent Show / Show and Tell!
Here are some suggestions of things to share:
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Interviewing Like a Broadcast Journalist with KUOW’s RadioActive Youth Media: Interviewing is a skill all people can benefit from learning — not just journalists! In this session, you’ll learn how to ask great questions, listen closely to the answers, and conduct an interview like a broadcast journalist. You’ll listen to examples of radio stories produced by Seattle teens, and then practice interviewing your peers in small groups. The goal of this session is for youth to learn the basic skills of journalistic interviewing. After completing this session, youth will be able to identify three interview strategies that lead to interesting answers.
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Welcome and Technical Details: Welcome Scholars! We are thrilled to have you back with us for the next 2 weeks. To kick off Summer Study, you will meet many of the DO-IT staff, introduce yourselves and learn about the tech we will be using, including Canvas, Zoom, and email. Welcome to Summer Study 2022!
Phase 1 and 2:
Lunch Open Hours (optional): Stop by Zoom Lunch Open Hours if you have any questions or need tech support.
Phase 1:
Web Design: Work on learning the tools you'll need to make the DO-IT Summer Study 2022 website.
Today's Agenda:
Hands-on Activity: Create your own web page! (Part 2 of 2)
Review teams and roles
Pick your top three choices for roles
Phase 2:
Ice breaker: Phase 2 Scholars will engage in conversation and ice-breaker activities to increase their comfort with each other, catch up on everything that's happened since last summer, and have some fun. Icebreaker activities will include:
Bon Appetit
Desert Island
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Canvas Chat: Learning & Goal Setting (optional): For this optional activity, Scholars are encouraged to visit the Canvas discussion board from 4pm-5pm to share their thoughts on one or more of the following topics:
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Interacting with Faculty: In this session you will be meeting college faculty to practice introducing yourself and articulating your needs to them.
Phase 2:
Accessible Technology Demonstrations and ATC Tour: Assistive Technology (AT) can help with organization and planning, reading and writing, access and recreation. But how do you know what AT to choose? Where do you get it? Who is going to pay for it? Did you know that each state has an Assistive Technology program that can help answer those questions? See what assistive technology and apps college students use and how they use them, and tour the Access Technology Center.
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Phase 2 Project Presentations: Phase 2 Scholars worked on projects that interest them over the past year and are here to share their presentations.
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Snack Box Social: Meet the Pets! (optional): Phase 1 and Phase 2 Scholars are invited to introduce their pets to the group! Participants will also be encouraged to share pet-related stories and memories. Even those without pets are encouraged to join this optional evening activity!
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What's Life Like on Campus? Dorms, Classes, Food and More...: In this session you will learn about what living in the dorms on a college campus is like. Join us as we watch some videos of dorm room tours and talk to DO-IT Ambassadors who have lived on campus.
Phase 2:
RadioActive Youth Media: KOUW’s RadioActive Youth Media is where young people discover public radio journalism and gain access to the skills, community and institutional resources that spur their growth as media makers. Through their stories, listeners of all ages gain a deeper understanding of young people whose voices are rarely heard by the greater public. In this workshop you will learn about how to tell a story with a beginning, middle, and end. You will talk about what makes a great story and draw Story Idea Maps to help find stories in their own lives and communities.
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): NOAA Science Camp offers students and opportunity to dive into marine and atmospheric science with NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Who is NOAA, you may wonder? NOAA scientists study weather, climate, oceans and coasts, and fisheries and uses many marine and aviation tools to do their research. The work that NOAA does informs important policies to protect our coasts and ocean. This workshop will introduce students to earth and ocean sciences through virtual and hands-on activities, emphasizing solutions to real-world problems. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with NOAA scientists to learn more about their research and pathways to related marine careers.
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Explore Rooted in Rights: Join us to explore videos created by Rooted in Rights and meet their creators.
Phase 1:
Intro to Web Design: Work on learning the tools you'll need to make the DO-IT Summer Study 2022 website.
Today's Agenda:
Announce teams and roles
Brainstorming Activity: Planning the DO-IT Summer Study 2022 website (dream big!)
Breakout Rooms - "Meet Your Team!"
Phase 2:
Our Take On Intake: Learn about the intake process for students with disabilities in postsecondary education.
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Canvas Chat (optional): For this optional activity, Scholars are encouraged to visit the Canvas discussion board from 4pm-5pm to share their thoughts on one or more of the following topics:
If you could design your dream home, what would it look like?
Would there be accessible features that let people of all abilities visit?
What is important about the home you imagine?
Phase 1:
Intro to Web Design: Work on learning the tools you'll need to make the DO-IT Summer Study 2022 website.
Today's Agenda:
Announcements, identify goals, and action items
Break into Teams: Build the DO-IT Summer Study 2022 website!
Report out, set goals, and action items for the next session
Phase 2:
RadioActive Youth Media: KOUW’s RadioActive Youth Media is where young people discover public radio journalism and gain access to the skills, community and institutional resources that spur their growth as media makers. Through their stories, listeners of all ages gain a deeper understanding of young people whose voices are rarely heard by the greater public. In this workshop you will learn about how to tell a story with a beginning, middle, and end. You will talk about what makes a great story and draw Story Idea Maps to help find stories in their own lives and communities.
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): NOAA Science Camp offers students and opportunity to dive into marine and atmospheric science with NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Who is NOAA, you may wonder? NOAA scientists study weather, climate, oceans and coasts, and fisheries and uses many marine and aviation tools to do their research. The work that NOAA does informs important policies to protect our coasts and ocean. This workshop will introduce students to earth and ocean sciences through virtual and hands-on activities, emphasizing solutions to real-world problems. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with NOAA scientists to learn more about their research and pathways to related marine careers.
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College Life: In this session you will be put in to small groups to meet with mentors with disabilities to talk about what college was/is like for them. Sample questions can be found on Canvas!
Phase 1 and 2:
Game Night (optional): Join DO-IT Staff in playing some Jackbox Games! Never played before? Don't worry--just grab a phone or computer, jump on Zoom, and you can play along on screen! These party style games include Fibbage, a game where you make up facts; Bracketeering, a game where you share opinions and more. See you there!
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The Math Guy: Scholars will engage with math in ways that they might not have thought about it before.
Phase 2:
RadioActive Youth Media: KOUW’s RadioActive Youth Media is where young people discover public radio journalism and gain access to the skills, community and institutional resources that spur their growth as media makers. Through their stories, listeners of all ages gain a deeper understanding of young people whose voices are rarely heard by the greater public. In this workshop you will learn about how to tell a story with a beginning, middle, and end. You will talk about what makes a great story and draw Story Idea Maps to help find stories in their own lives and communities.
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmosphereic Administration): NOAA Science Camp offers students and opportunity to dive into marine and atmospheric science with NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Who is NOAA, you may wonder? NOAA scientists study weather, climate, oceans and coasts, and fisheries and uses many marine and aviation tools to do their research. The work that NOAA does informs important policies to protect our coasts and ocean. This workshop will introduce students to earth and ocean sciences through virtual and hands-on activities, emphasizing solutions to real-world problems. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with NOAA scientists to learn more about their research and pathways to related marine careers.
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Lunch Open Hours: Stop by Zoom Lunch Open Hours if you have any questions or need tech support.
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Microsoft Employee Panel: A panel of Microsoft employees with disabilities will join us to talk about their experiences in college and careers. Hear about what they do and how they "DO-IT." Learn about cool technology for people with disabilities.
Phase 1 and 2:
Online Discussion: Who Do You Look Up To? (optional):
For this optional activity, Scholars are encouraged to visit the Canvas discussion board from 4pm-5pm to share their thoughts on one or more of the following topics:
Phase 1 and 2:
DO-IT Community Lunch (optional): Enjoy lunch with new DO-IT friends! Each person will be invited to share what's new in their world and how things are going. This lunch is a great time to ask people questions and get to know each other better. We hope to see you there!
Phase 1 and 2:
Movie Night (optional): Join DO-IT Staff in watching a movie of choice! Students can answer a poll to vote in on what movie they'd be interested in watching together.
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Advocating for Universal Design of Online Learning: Scholars will learn all about Universal Design (UD) and explore examples of strategies to make online learning more engaging and accessible for everyone. Scholars will share their own experience of going online at school, and share their thoughts about the "20 tips" video or publication. Students will learn how they can constructively advocate for themselves at school, to help make classes more accessible and inclusive for everyone.
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RadioActive Youth Media: KOUW’s RadioActive Youth Media is where young people discover public radio journalism and gain access to the skills, community and institutional resources that spur their growth as media makers. Through their stories, listeners of all ages gain a deeper understanding of young people whose voices are rarely heard by the greater public. In this workshop you will learn about how to tell a story with a beginning, middle, and end. You will talk about what makes a great story and draw Story Idea Maps to help find stories in their own lives and communities.
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): NOAA Science Camp offers students an opportunity to dive into marine and atmospheric science with NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Who is NOAA, you may wonder? NOAA scientists study weather, climate, oceans and coasts, and fisheries and uses many marine and aviation tools to do their research. The work that NOAA does informs important policies to protect our coasts and ocean. This workshop will introduce students to earth and ocean sciences through virtual and hands-on activities, emphasizing solutions to real-world problems. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with NOAA scientists to learn more about their research and pathways to related marine careers.
Phase 1 and 2:
Lunch Open Hours (optional) : Stop by Zoom Lunch Open Hours if you have any questions or need tech support.
Phase 1 and 2:
Brainpower Activate! Center for Neurotechnology: DO-IT Scholars will learn about the human brain, the field of neuroscience, and the research & activities of the UW Center for Neurotechnology. We'll discuss careers in many different fields that are needed for this highly collaborative, international Engineering Research Center. Dr. Chudler will talk about technology such as brain-computer interfaces and brain implants, and the group will talk about the ethical considerations of developing and testing such devices.
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Snack Box Social: Share the Music (optional): DO-IT Scholars will share their favorite music. If you play an instrument or created one with Center for Neurotechnology, we would love to hear it.
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College: You Can Do It: Get ready to go to college and learn how to request and receive the accommodations you need.
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RadioActive Youth Media: KOUW’s RadioActive Youth Media is where young people discover public radio journalism and gain access to the skills, community and institutional resources that spur their growth as media makers. Through their stories, listeners of all ages gain a deeper understanding of young people whose voices are rarely heard by the greater public. In this workshop you will learn about how to tell a story with a beginning, middle, and end. You will talk about what makes a great story and draw Story Idea Maps to help find stories in their own lives and communities.
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): NOAA Science Camp offers students an opportunity to dive into marine and atmospheric science with NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Who is NOAA, you may wonder? NOAA scientists study weather, climate, oceans and coasts, and fisheries and uses many marine and aviation tools to do their research. The work that NOAA does informs important policies to protect our coasts and ocean. This workshop will introduce students to earth and ocean sciences through virtual and hands-on activities, emphasizing solutions to real-world problems. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with NOAA scientists to learn more about their research and pathways to related marine careers.
Phase 1:
Intro to Web Design: Work on learning the tools you'll need to make the DO-IT Summer Study 2022 website.
Today's Agenda:
Review the current draft of the website; identify and prioritizing remaining needs. Set goals and action items.
Break into Teams: Build the DO-IT Summer Study 2022 website!
Report out, set goals, and action items for the next session.
Phase 2:
RadioActive Youth Media: KOUW’s RadioActive Youth Media is where young people discover public radio journalism and gain access to the skills, community and institutional resources that spur their growth as media makers. Through their stories, listeners of all ages gain a deeper understanding of young people whose voices are rarely heard by the greater public. In this workshop you will learn about how to tell a story with a beginning, middle, and end. You will talk about what makes a great story and draw Story Idea Maps to help find stories in their own lives and communities.
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): NOAA Science Camp offers students an opportunity to dive into marine and atmospheric science with NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Who is NOAA, you may wonder? NOAA scientists study weather, climate, oceans and coasts, and fisheries and uses many marine and aviation tools to do their research. The work that NOAA does informs important policies to protect our coasts and ocean. This workshop will introduce students to earth and ocean sciences through virtual and hands-on activities, emphasizing solutions to real-world problems. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with NOAA scientists to learn more about their research and pathways to related marine careers.
Phase 1 and 2:
Online Discussion: Scholars' Favorite Movies, Books, and Music (optional): For this optional activity, Scholars are encouraged to visit the Canvas discussion board from 4pm-5pm to exchange recommendations for movies, books, and music! Learn about the all-time favorites or recent discoveries of your fellow campers.
Phase 1:
Writing for Success: Learn why writing skills are important and methods to be a better writer while learning about scholarships. Get in touch with your networking side by sending a formal thank you email.
Phase 2:
RadioActive Youth Media: KOUW’s RadioActive Youth Media is where young people discover public radio journalism and gain access to the skills, community and institutional resources that spur their growth as media makers. Through their stories, listeners of all ages gain a deeper understanding of young people whose voices are rarely heard by the greater public. In this workshop you will learn about how to tell a story with a beginning, middle, and end. You will talk about what makes a great story and draw Story Idea Maps to help find stories in their own lives and communities.
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): NOAA Science Camp offers students an opportunity to dive into marine and atmospheric science with NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Who is NOAA, you may wonder? NOAA scientists study weather, climate, oceans and coasts, and fisheries and uses many marine and aviation tools to do their research. The work that NOAA does informs important policies to protect our coasts and ocean. This workshop will introduce students to earth and ocean sciences through virtual and hands-on activities, emphasizing solutions to real-world problems. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with NOAA scientists to learn more about their research and pathways to related marine careers.
Phase 1 and 2:
Lunch Open Hours (optional) : Stop by Zoom Lunch Open Hours if you have any questions or need tech support.
Phase 1:
Intro to Web Design: Work on learning the tools you'll need to make the DO-IT Summer Study 2022 website.
Today's Agenda:
Review the current draft of the website; identify and prioritizing remaining needs. Set goals and action items.
Break into Teams: Build the DO-IT Summer Study 2022 website!
Report out, set goals, and action items for the next (final) session.
Phase 2:
First Impressions: In this session, Scholars will develop both resume and networking skills to make a meaningful first impression. Scholars will work on enhancing their elevator pitches to make a confident first impression supported by a stellar resume, to use during the Mock Interview session on Thursday, July 28.
Have…
Phase 1 and 2:
Movie Night (optional): Join DO-IT Staff in watching a movie of choice! Students can answer a poll to vote in on what movie they'd be interested in watching together.
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Microsoft Xbox: Explore the Inclusive Tech Lab, a Microsoft space dedicated to inclusive gaming and modern life. Our facility is for people with disabilities, not about people with disabilities. It has been crafted to be an expression of Microsoft’s commitment to the accessibility community and other partners.
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Explore Accessible Gaming (optional): Join us to explore accessible gaming.
Phase 1:
Intro to Web Design: Work on learning the tools you'll need to make the DO-IT Summer Study 2022 website.
Today's Agenda:
Phase 2:
Let's DO-IT! Mock Interviews with the Pros: During this highly-rated session, Scholars will learn strategies for showcasing their strengths and talents during job interviews.
Phase 1 and 2:
Game Night: Play Jackbox Games (optional): Join DO-IT Staff in playing some Jackbox Games! Never played before? Don't worry--just grab a phone or computer, jump on Zoom, and you can play along on screen! These party style games include Fibbage, a game where you make up facts, and others.
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What Comes Next?: You saw Phase 2 present their projects on Wednesday. Think of two ideas of projects you could do to present next year at Summer Study. Think of things you might already be working on with school projects.
Phase 2:
Run Through of Presentations for Closing Ceremony: Phase 2 Scholars and Interns will discuss and refine their presentations so they are ready to share their accomplishments at the 2022 Summer Study Closing Ceremonies. These fun, student-lead presentations are always appreciated by fellow students, DO-IT staff, and the larger DO-IT "family." Get ready to strut your stuff and show off some highlights from your camp experience!
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Lunch Open Hours (optional) : Stop by Zoom Lunch Open Hours if you have any questions or need tech support.
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Closing Ceremonies: DO-IT Scholars and their guests, along with mentors, instructors, and staff will celebrate accomplishments and reflect on the 2022 Summer Study.