STEAM In The Game is a STEAM Game and Virtual World Design Camp. The aim is to introduce and engage learners―all genders, ages 13-18—to explore creative technologies and career opportunities in a sub-field of STEAM, 2D and 3D computer interactive game design and development. Our approach is simple; attract (Gaming + Coding), awareness (Inspirational Speakers), engage (STEAM concepts and challenges). This educational program uses the tool of Games as an entry point for learning computer science, physics, visual effects, science, and production using the state of the art game engine, which is a free open source game platform.
Date: 30 Oct – 3 Nov, 2022 | Time: To Be Announced eSPORTS TOURNAMENT – Strong TIES kickoff STEAM in the Game with it’s nationwide eSports Tournament. eSports is an entry point for building STEAM and social-emotional skills while increasing student engagement and opens opportunities in gaming, health, advanced manufacturing industries for 100% inclusion in tech workplaces.
  • Applications Open: 17 September 2022
  • Applications Close: 22 October 2022
  • Notifications: 25 October 2022
  • Students Ages: 13-18
  • Reach: National
  • Mode ~ VirtualW
Date: 5 Nov – 6 Nov, 2022 | Time: SAT, Nov. 5th @ 9:30AM – 4:00PM |SUN, Nov. 6th @ 2:00PM – 5:00 PM (AZ Time) STEAM IN THE GAME – STEAM in The Game and eSports Tournament is an STEAM educational gaming and eSports camp hosted. The aim is to introduce and engage students to explore 2D and 3D computer interactive game design, animation, music composition, and career opportunities. We do this through immersive learning, exposure to mentor-models, and up-close live experiences with professionals, artists, and creative technologists. 
  • Applications Open:17 September 2022
  • Applications Close: 28 October 2022
  • Notification: 30 October 2022
  • Students Ages: 13-18
  • Reach: Arizona
  • Mode ~ VirtualW
  • Mode ~ In-Person @ State Farm marinalink in Tempe, AZ

Game Design & Theory

Does a certain player always have an advantage, no matter the behavior of the other players? Or is the game always balanced, as long as the players involved make intelligent decisions most of the time? This Session will draw from the fields of Mathematics and Computer Science to understand the decision making science for not just humans, but computers, too.

XR Production

Interested in learning how Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) content is created from inception to delivery and how the 360 environment, immersive and interactive content are integrated with narrative story development and design. Throughout the session, leading our expert coach will cover all stages of the process.

Computer Science

In this session, students will create a VR simulated environment for exploring computer science concepts in the same way they interact with the real world. We will make the concepts visual, tangible, and responsive, which makes it easier for learners to develop transferable skills in high demand 21st century disciplines and careers.

VR & AR Platforms

Enterprise applications for immersive technologies are growing rapidly and on the cusp of mass adoption. Virtual, mixed, and augmented reality (known as VR, MR, and AR, respectively) are together expected to become a $108 billion industry by 2021. Throughout the program, students will be exposed and guided toward building for immersive platforms.

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Who Should Participate?

• students aged 13 to 18
• born between October 1, 2004 and October 1, 2009
• A current middle or high school student at the time of application

Basic Requirements for Learners

• Transportation to/from
• Winning Attitude
• Open to Collaboration

What to Expect

Those who gain an invitation to participate will convene each program day; see above for dates.

You will be given opportunities to receive training or coaching from experts in gaming, professional gamers, and educators who teach aspects of gaming during our speed mentoring sessions.

Please do not accept this invitation for the program if you expect you are not able to attend both 2-days.

Program Flow

Day 1: Focus on Game Design

  • Welcome Address & Agenda
  • Speaker and Performance
  • Pre survey
  • Kickoff the Game Design Sprints
  • STEAM and Functional Decomposition
  • Game Design Instructions & Mini-Challenge

Day 2: Let's Play

  • Recap & Agenda
  • Speaker
  • Continue Game Design
  • Post survey
  • Conclude Game Design
  • Tournament & Exhibition

Testimonies
here is what they said

The course was really good today, they went through the basics of coding like variables, for loops and while loops etc and the person made a game in unity with some errors and we have to fix those errors.  ~Jessie from Orlando

I just wanted to say thank you for letting me join the program and letting me do the tournament because I was actually bored in my house before this but now thanks to you I’m trying to make my own game one day and etc.
 ~Kam from New Jersey

I just wanted to say thank you for hosting the STEAM program. The program was very informative. I enjoyed listening to the guest speakers and the check in moments in the chat area to make sure everybody was keeping up. The program was amazing and I hope to be in attendance for it next year.  ~William from New Jersey

Dr. Cheeks. Thank you again for hosting an amazing program. I know my son enjoyed himself and I’m sure all the other kids that participated did as well.
 ~Ronald from Arizona

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