STEM CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
University Interscholastic League provides engaging opportunities for students to demonstrate their academic achievement beyond the classroom. The program is designed for challenge, raising the bar on skillset mastery, knowledge, and comprehension. Competitions involving STEM include Mathematics, Number Sense, Calculator, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Robotics. Students can move on to District, Regional, and State level competitions. Scholarships may be awarded to those who have competed at the State Meet.
If you are interested in UIL, please contact Mr. Plumley or Mr. Rasp. |
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers promotes the study of various engineering fields with the goal of filling jobs that are in high demand. UT-SHPE teams up with Austin area high schools to share their experiences about college life during after school classroom visits and field trips to the university's Cockrell School of Engineering. Students also benefit by attending free STEM focused weekend and summer workshops at the UT campus. Applications for scholarships are provided by the organization to support higher education.
If you are interested in SHPE, please contact Mr. Casares. Join other DVHS students in Room C109 every Wednesday after school for table top gaming. Warhammer is popular among the players, who engage in simulations of terrestrial battles between armies. The playing field is a tabletop diorama of a battlefield, comprising scale models of buildings, hills, trees, and other landmarks. The models in the game are a mixture of futuristic warriors and supernatural monsters. The outcomes of fights between models are determined by dice rolls. This strategic and engaging game is sure to please!
If you are interested in the table top Games Workshop, please contact Mr. Nicolini. |
Code2College provides hands-on instruction to students who are interested in programming as a possible career. Intensive after school workshops introduce participants to various coding concepts and applications used in today's industry. Weekend visits to local businesses give students a sneak peek inside the work place and offer insight on what it takes to be successful. Internships are also awarded toward the end of the program.
If you are interested in C2C, please contact Ms. Jansen. Semi High Tech U is a three day training workshop hosted by the Semi Foundation, a technology focused organization committed to increasing student interest in STEM careers. Applications must be submitted for entry into the program, and once selected, participants should demonstrate professionalism at all times during the sessions. The course includes a variety of problem solving engineering challenges making the curriculum rigorous and engaging. Interpersonal skills, or "desired behaviors", are addressed through classroom discussions, mock interviews, and team building activities.
If you are interested in SHTU, please contact Mr. Casares, Mr. Nicolini, or Ms. Jansen. |