Mind Trekkers In the News |
Mind Trekkers is an organization committed to engaging K-12 students in action-packed hands-on learning. Mind trekkers aims to ignite an enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, mathematics, higher education, and, most importantly, learning. |
Mind Trekkers were in Green Bay, WI today at NWTC campus. We will be at UW-Fox Valley Friday and Saturday!
Mind Trekkers attended an event in Lake County on April 12th for over 1500 Middle and High Schoolers. ”Creating wow moments, that’s what works.” -Steve Patchin, Co-Creator of Mind Trekkers.
For more information visit:
http://libertyville.patch.com/articles/students-explore-science-at-college-of-lake-county#photo-13991212
or
http://www.lakecountyjournals.com/2013/04/12/students-trek-in-the-muck-while-learning-science/afk5fgs/?page=1
Mind Trekkers recently sucked up the attention and interests of students at the College of Lake County Science and Engineering Festival this past Friday on April 12th, 2013!
Southwestern Michigan College hosted Mind Trekkers in March 2012 and continues to promote us by inviting us back in March 2013. Check out this cool video of all the great science Mind Trekkers are getting these kids involve with!
Mind Trekkers Is Still Making A Difference Off The Road, And In Their Very Own Hometown, Houghton!!!
Mind Trekkers performed several scientific demonstrations, including giant bubbles as seen above to help the Michigan Tech Cabin Fever Carnival raise funds for their preschool program. Click on the link to read more about this article: http://www.mininggazette.com/page/content.detail/id/528964/Taking-a-winter-break.html?nav=5006.
Michigan Tech students specialize in science that will blow your mind and they’re taking that experience into the Hancock Middle School.
At the Hancock Mind Trekkers Event, eighth graders got a feel for science through a number of hands on activities.
Mind Trekkers President Kimberly D’Augustino says these students are taking advantage of the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduates Program, otherwise known as Gear Up.
8th grader Miaja Markkanen says Mind Trekkers make science more fun.
Youth Program Coordinator for Michigan Tech Jen Martin says events like these help the Gear Up program students to start thinking ahead to college.
The Mind-Trekkers visit the students every month.
Destination Imagination has captured Mind Trekkers enthusiasm and passion for science. Click on the link to see the video. Mind Trekkers can make your greatest imagination a reality from floating Lego cars and giant bubbles to instant smoke rings. You name! We have it! Continue to follow us for more updates about our cool destinations.
KeweenawNOW promotes Mind Trekkers trip to the Einstein Project Science Expo!
Check this video out by clicking on the link! There is a short glance of Mind Trekkers oobleck and liquid nitrogen ice cream demos.
Fox 11 captures a brief scene of Mind Trekkers helping students run over oobleck, a liquid that acts as a solid at this year’s Einstein Project Science Expo. Click on the link to find out more!