GEAR UP Academic CampsSummer and academic year learning opportunities for students is of paramount importance to the comprehensive programming to ensure that Louisiana high school students are prepared for the post secondary opportunities they choose to pursue. For each academic strand, there is one online summer learning experience and an academic year learning experience. The four content strands of programming include Physics, Scientific Visualization, Cyber and Engineering, & Education and Leadership.
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Important DatesStudents must register by the dates below to reserve a camp spot. Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you are interested in registering and it is after the registration deadlines, please contact LGUSummerCamps@la.gov or call (225) 627-3814. |
Summer Institute of Positive PsychologyLafayette Summer Experience
WEEK ONE June 1 - 4, 2021
Join us as we walk with you on your journey of Positive Psychology. We have an exciting experience planned! The goal of this learning experience is to promote the development of Positive Psychology at your schools, in your classroom, and in your homes. When camp begins, you will be able to follow the below link to log into the Camp Portal!
Learn more about the Lafayette GEAR UP program by visiting their website! 
Mind Matters WorkshopLafayette Summer Experience
WEEK TWO June 8 - 11, 2021
For week two, we will continue our exploration of Positive Psychology. We have an exciting experience planned! The goal of this learning experience is to promote Positive Psychology using interventions, with mindfulness, and with courageous conversations at your schools, in your classroom, and in your homes. When camp begins, you will be able to follow the below link to log into the Camp Portal!
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Coursera and Certification OpportunitiesDuring the camp, you will be introduced to a variety of information and skills directly connected to certification opportunities. We will provide information concerning the following opportunities you can explore after camp!
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Dr. Mary Margaret Livingston Professor Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences maryml@latech.edu 
Landrum Alexander Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice landrumalexanderlpc@gmail.com |
Dr. Coleen Speed Director family therapist qualitative researcher speedc@gram.edu |
Dr. Brandon Waits Licensed Psychologist Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences bwaits@latech.edu |
Eternity Jackson Assistant Director of Physics and Engineering Camps |
APP: Awesome Physics with Phones
Physics Camp
July 12 - 16, 2021
Topics covered will include Genomics, Chromatic Structures, Nanoparticles, and the Higgs-Boson Particle to name a few. Expect intriguing and challenging math and science exposure experiences and college-level experiments.
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Coursera and Certification OpportunitiesDuring the camp, you will be introduced to a variety of information and skills directly connected to course and certification opportunities. We will provide information concerning the following opportunities you can explore for FREE after camp!
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Dr. Pedro Derosa Program Chair & Professor pderosa@latech.edu 
Eternity Jackson Assistant Director of Physics and Engineering Camps |
Dr. Tom Bishop Associate Professor Chemistry & Physics bishop@latech.edu |
Dr. Buddhini Waidyawansa Adjunct Professor Data Scientist |
Dr. Markus Wobisch Associate Professor wobisch@latech.edu |
A special thank you to our Physics camp counselors Regie Williams, and Amber Sellers!
VISTA: Visual Integration of Science Through Art
Scientific Visualization Camp
June 21 - 25, 2021
Explore concepts related to scientific visualization and medical illustrations that allow for the visual communication of information including: Data Representation, Graphic Design, Animation, and Drawing.
Learn opportunities for employment in medical illustration, Medicine, etc. 
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Coursera and Certification OpportunitiesDuring the camp, you will be introduced to a variety of information and skills directly connected to courses and certification opportunities. We will provide information concerning the following opportunities you can explore for FREE after camp!
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Nick Bustamante professor nbustama@latech.edu |
Dr. Jamie Newman Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Studies jjnewman@latech.edu |
Kayla O'Neal illustrator MFA in studio arts first grad student to serve for vista kaylaonealimages@gmail.com |
Eternity Jackson Assistant Director of Physics and Engineering Camps |
A special thank you to our Vista camp counselors Regie Williams, Joy Eddy, Erica Grant, and Jacob Blondin!
Another special thanks to our NOYCE interns Geraldine Gravois, Victoria Breeding, and Christopher Bolton Stegall!
Another special thanks to our NOYCE interns Geraldine Gravois, Victoria Breeding, and Christopher Bolton Stegall!
Ed Leader Camp
Education and Leadership Camp
July 12 - 16, 2021
Join us as we introduce you to leadership concepts. Each day we will investigate an essential skill for professionals and learn technology tools that can be used with that skill. You will have opportunities to earn badges for activities completed with prizes being awarded at the end of the camp! Time is also set aside for ACT prep, career exploration, and opportunities for college counselors.
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Coursera and Certification OpportunitiesDuring the camp, you will be introduced to a variety of information and skills directly connected to courses and certification opportunities. We will provide information concerning the following opportunities you can explore for FREE after camp!
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Dr. Dawn Basinger Associate Dean, academic affairs dbasing@latech.edu |
Dr. Joanne Hood Assistant professor jhood@latech.edu |
Lisa Dick HUB coordinator ldick@latech.edu |
Eternity Jackson Assistant Director of Physics and Engineering Camps |
A special thank you to our Education and Leadership camp counselors Joy Eddy, Erica Grant, and Reggie Cleveland! Another special thanks to our NOYCE intern Emmitt Antwine II.
Cyber and Engineering Camp
July 19 - 23, 2021
Join us for opportunities to engage in critical thinking, problem solving, engineering design, coding and cybersecurity!
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Coursera and Certification OpportunitiesDuring the camp, you will be introduced to a variety of information and skills directly connected to courses and certification opportunities. We will provide information concerning the following opportunities you can explore for FREE after camp!
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Dr. Heath Tims Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies Office htims@latech.edu |
Dr. Ernest Rufleth Director of the Honors Program Mabel and Doug Maguire Endowed Associate erufleth@latech.edu |
Dr. Bryan Zygmont Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Professor of Art History zygmont@latech.edu |
Eternity Jackson Assistant Director of Physics and Engineering Camps |
A special thank you to our Cyber and Engineering camp counselors Joy Eddy, Regie Williams, Erica Grant, Reggie Cleveland, and Jacob Blondin!
Thank you to our sponsors!
Louisiana Board of Regents | Engineering by Design | ITEEA | Louisiana GEAR UP | LOSFA | NICERC | VISTA
College of Education | College of Engineering & Science | College of Liberal Arts | School of Biological Sciences
College of Education | College of Engineering & Science | College of Liberal Arts | School of Biological Sciences
