MuseumTech Academy: A Collaborative Effort Between the Illinois State Museum Society, Springfield, Illinois, and the Center for American Archaeology, Kampsville, Illinois

博物馆技术学院将为伊利诺伊州斯普林菲尔德的90名低收入、处于危险中的12-17岁学生提供信息技术和自然科学丰富教育。青年将从社区组织中招募，如春田城市联盟、大哥大姐会和春田公立学区。这个为期三年的项目将通过在伊利诺伊州立博物馆（ISM）和在坎普斯维尔的美国考古中心（CAA）进行的实地研究，为学生提供科学和技术的职业道路。博物馆技术学院将提供一个环境，学生可以探索信息技术，自然科学，考古学，相关的职业和大学选择感兴趣的领域。与ISM和CAA专业人士互动，提高他们的技能和信心。青少年将参与一个由三部分组成的项目，共436个接触小时：a)为期一年的科学和IT技能入门课程，b)暑期实地体验，以及c)后续为期一年的数据分析和演示工具及技能开发体验。

The Museum Tech Academy will provide information technology and natural science educational enrichment for 90 low-income, at-risk Springfield, Illinois students ages 12-17. Youth will be recruited from community organizations such as the Springfield Urban League, Big Brothers - Big Sisters and the Springfield Public School District.This three-year project will provide students with career paths in science and technology through inquiry driven activities conducted at the Illinois State Museum (ISM) and field research by the Center for American Archeology (CAA) in Kampsville, IL. Museum Tech Academy will provide an environment in which students can explore areas of interest in information technology, natural sciences, archaeology, related career and college options, interact with ISM and CAA professionals and improve their skills and confidence. Youth will be engaged for a total of 436 contact hours in a three-part program: a) a year-long introductory science and IT skills program, b) a summer field experience, and c) a follow-up, year-long data analysis and presentation tools & skills development experience.