Improving the quality of the life of people, communities and respective organizations through the advancement and integration of knowledge, skills and technologies.
American Universities are known for their excellent Educational Programs and excitedly, many international students are presently enrolled in USA Universities. Additionally, the sights & scenes of our major USA cities are well-recognized around the globe. As a forward-thinking future STEM Student, we understand your keen interest in becoming a participant in our STEM-with-Purpose© Summer Camp 2015. Immerse yourself and become a significant part of our STEM-with-Purpose program at a major University near Chicago, USA. We welcome you to see and experience America for yourself. It is recognized that increased STEM education is closely linked with the improved economic conditions of a country. Our STEM-with-Purpose camps are hands-on, inquiry based learning experiences through the exploration of alternative energy, robotics, programming, electronics, construction etc. taught by STEM practitioners using both in-class and field experiences.
Our aim is to make a positive contribution to America's attractiveness as a place to study abroad. The STEM-with-Purpose program offers challenging and engaging opportunities for students to become involved with STEM and related fields. With interdisciplinary opportunities both in and out of the classroom, our STEM schedule encourages students to further expand their communication, collaboration, critical and creative thinking skills through personal interactions and with hands-on technology. Participants will also develop leadership, management and entrepreneurship skills.
Many of today's jobs require a quality STEM education curriculum. Our STEM-with-Purpose program brings together curious, bright and interesting students from around the globe to challenge themselves, discover the world of ideas, and experience the joys of learning. We aim to prepare participants for STEM-focused higher education and the 21st Century workforce. A robust STEM education creates critical thinkers, problem solvers, and produces the next generation of innovators. STEM jobs are growing at a fast pace and currently outpacing STEM graduates. These programs increase the much needed global awareness about STEM careers, and provide access to educational resources for students, families, and educators.
The STEM-with-Purpose program participants from around the world become STEM-Global-Citizens© by experiencing select American-Expeditions that include educational, industrial and entrepreneurial prime components. Consequently, AQLEM© aims to serve as a conduit, to allow students from nations around the globe, to build cross-connections. Principally, with American higher education institutions, research centers, and business conglomerates to promote cross-cultural understanding, develop cross-collaborations, and unlock meaningful opportunities.
STEM-Global-Citizens: The STEM-with-Purpose program participants become STEM-Global-Citizens© and serve as stewards of STEM-Universal-Charter© by joining forces with AQLEM in its mission to improve the quality of life of people, communities and respective organizations. Especially, through the advancement and emphasis on the integration of knowledge, skills and technologies, in order to provide practical education that has a direct impact on solving societal and world problems.
Experience a Different Culture
According to the U.S. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs,"when you experience a different culture through educational and cultural exchange you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and those around you—deepening your knowledge of foreign cultures and strengthening international relationships. Leaving the familiar behind and plunging into the unknown shows a commitment to understand other people and cultures; and a commitment to learn about the world in a way that books, school assignments, and/or a professional career can never reveal.
Make Lasting Connections
By directly experiencing culture in the USA, you become aware of the inner concerns, hopes, and dreams of a family, a neighborhood or city, a nation, and a global community. And, with this realization comes the corresponding knowledge of what it means to belong to your own particular country and culture. Participants develop leadership skills, self-confidence and a greater understanding of the complexities of the world around them. Getting to know the locals, experiencing the culture, and living as they do; these are things tourists miss, and this is where you really discover the way of life in another country with all its subtleties."
Discover Yourself
We encourage you to embark on your own educational and cultural STEM-with-Purpose exchange program and gain knowledge about America, its language and culture. Be ready to experience building new friendships, taking responsibility, respecting differences and tolerating the beliefs of others. Mainly, while exploring and learning about the lives of others, and discovering new aspects of yourself.
Dates: July 17 to August 7 Camp Title: STEM-with-Purpose University Introduction: Northern Illinois Univeristy is a world-class, research-focused public institution that attracts students from across Illinois, the country and the world. An NIU education is nationally recognized in quality, nationally ranked in value and aimed at providing students with personal, career and life success. Links to the University Website: You can access specific information about this camp by visiting the STEM-with-Purpose website. Camp Features: The experience is composed of week-day experiences in constructing and programming robots, practical electronics, global leadership, STEM careers, and evening sessions focused on developing a deeper understanding of the experience and recreation. Dates: July 25 to August 9 Camp Title: STEM-with-Purpose University Introduction: The strength of the UW-Waukesha campus is the priority given to teaching. Relationships are fostered with the community, other UW campuses and educational institutions to set up our students for success. Links to the University Website: TBA Camp Features: From star gazing to dissecting cow eyes, the workshops will offer you a taste of all areas of STEM. Professionals from STEM areas will come and talk to you about your career and the path they took to get there. In addition, University will be presenting higher education options to you which will include the process of applying, tuition, and lifestyle expectations of a college student. You will have a chance to speak to current college students and ask any questions that they may have. You will also see that there are several field trip options that are sure to immerse you in the Wisconsin culture as well as take you to see some other UW-System Universities and industries. *Final university assignment will happen after reviewing students' demographic populations and ages. All universities are accredited with long successful history in conducting summer camps.
STEM-with-Purpose camp and tour locations are collaboratively developed in partnership with the Greater Chicago area corporations, universities and community partners. This is the third largest Metropolitan Statistical Area in the United States with a population of 9.9 million. Chicago, the "Windy City," lies along the shore of Lake Michigan.
It has a vibrant arts scene, numerous cultural attractions, excellent shopping malls, and interesting architecture. The city enjoys a worldwide reputation as a focal point of 20th century architecture and art, with architects such as Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, and artists like Picasso, Mirõ, Dubuffet, and Chagall having left their mark. The city also has much to offer in the sporting sphere with the Chicago Bears in American football, the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs in baseball and the Chicago Bulls in basketball. Last, but not least, the world-renowned Adler Planetarium, Museum of Science and Industry, Shedd Aquarium, and Willis Tower Skydeck are some attractions not to be missed!
The STEM-with-Purpose program offers challenging and engaging opportunities for students to become involved with the STEM fields. With interdisciplinary opportunities both in and out of the classroom, our STEM schedule encourages students to further expand their communication, collaboration, critical and creative thinking skills through personal interactions and with hands-on technology. All STEM-with-Purpose camps will be run by Universities located within 3 hours of drive time from Chicago, IL. The specific camp schedules will be released to you after your application approval. You will find below a typical schedule.
We offer competitive package pricing for our STEM-with-Purpose summer camps for the July-August 2015 timeframe. Please review the following steps that will help you complete the enrollment and registration process. This document is your source for everything you need to know to start your journey to America for the STEM-with-Purpose program. 1) Fill the form to start the process 2) AQLEM education Advisors will reach out to you requesting documents & answering questions 3) Send Initial Deposit to AQLEM 4) Fill out University & initial visa documents 5) AQLEM applies for Visa from the US State Department 6) Send remaining program fee 7) Students receive program prep and orientation 8) Schedule Embassy appointment 9) Fly to America
Please fill out our easy online form for the July-to-August 2015 TEM-with-Purpose program. A friendly US Education Advisor will contact you shortly or email us if you have any questions.
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Q: What does the camp fee cover? A: Yes, the camp fee covers university application, visa, embassy, Fed-Ex, tuition, health insurance, domestic travel, hands-on training, lodging, sightseeing, food, networking, career advice, AQLEM Gear, souvenirs, instruction, lab kits, and all other camp materials. However, campers will use their pocket money for any personal purchases. Q: What doesn't the camp fee cover? A: The camp fee does not cover visa related medical and background check expenses, International Airfare, or any other insurances e.g. travel or life. Q: Why should I choose AQLEM's Stem-with-Purpose Summer Camp? A: In addition to the world class STEM education the student will receive while being in America, the student will also be given an opportunity to network with both peers from around Pakistan and American University Professor's who will write letters of recommendation, for students who earn them. These will become huge assets when your student is ready to apply for college. The camper will also get an American stamp on their passport, which might be useful later on in life. Q: What financial guarantees does AQLEM provide? A: Money will be paid through an official bank arrangement and will not be touched on the other end until everything is finalized. If the visa is not issued, all money will be refunded except the initial deposit of $475.00. Q: What measures of safety and security are established to protect each and every student? A: The university camp is organized and ran by dedicated professionals, and support staff. Campers will be supervised 24 hours a day [day, evening, night] and will not be allowed anywhere without an accompanying staff members. Q: Are all camps residential? May campers leave at night and come back in the morning? A: All AQLEM STEM-with-Purpose camps are residential and campers must stay overnight. Q: My student has food allergies, how will that be handled? A: Please, alert us to any food allergies and/or dietary restrictions on the health form. The student will be choosing food cafeteria style in the residence hall. She/he will need to be proactive in watching for allergens. If we provide snacks for special events, we will be sure to accommodate any allergies. The student should bring prescribed allergy medication as applicable. Q: What if the student becomes sick while at the camp? A: AQLEM provides temporary travel medical insurance to all the students. Campers are responsible for their co-payments as well as expenses beyond the insurance coverage. Note: You will be contacted to pick up your camper early from camp depending on the severity of the sickness. If that is not an option, the camper will be placed in a room by themselves and we will contact the student's guardians to alert them of the sickness and for further guidance. Be sure to contact local Education Adviser about insurance related questions. Q: Are campers able to leave the camp to meet their family & friends elsewhere or stay after the camp? A: No. But with prior approval from the Director of the camp, family and friends can meet the camper at the campus in the evening. Q: What University will my daughter be going to? A: Northern Illinois University in DeKalb Illinois. It is about an hour drive from Chicago Illinois. We have partnerships with other reputable universities. Students will be taken to Chicago for the weekends to enjoy activities such as shopping, museums, and amusement parks. Q: Where will campers sleep? A: Campers will be sleeping on locked, secured floors. Males and females will be in separate dorms. Q: What should campers bring to camp? A: Campers should bring casual clothes and comfortable, sturdy walking shoes. We also recommend campers bring an umbrella and/or rain gear and a sweater. Campers should bring towels, all personal hygiene necessities, their own personal pillow, bed linens, or a sleeping bag. They also might want to bring a small fan, a small radio, and extra money for snacks, souvenirs, etc. Q: What should campers NOT bring to camp? A: Please refer to the behavior contract in the application packet. Please, note that AQLEM is not responsible for any lost or stolen personal items. Q: Is there an end of camp presentation or ceremony? A: Yes, at 2 p.m. on the last Friday of camp week campers make short, group presentations on what they have done/learned during the week. Q: What is required in order to apply for the camp and what is included in the application packet? A: The application packet consists of the application form, parental consent form for 18 and under, health form, behavior contract, teacher recommendation forms, and personal statement from the camper. Q: Who do I contact for additional information? A: If you still have additional questions, please contact the US or Regional Education Advisors or fill out the contact form. Q: What is AQLEM, where can you learn more about AQLEM? A: AQLEM is an acronym, which stands for American Quality Leadership and Educational Management. AQLEM Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Public Organization based in the United States. Feel free to log on to the website of the University where we are holding the camp. It mentions they are working with AQLEM for this summer camp; it will also provide details about the campus, and the handpicked staff selected to work this camp. http://niu.edu/stem/programs/camps/STEM-with-Purpose.shtml Q: What financial guarantees does AQLEM provide? A: Money will be paid through an official bank arrangement and will not be touched on the other end until everything is finalized. If there is a problem, all money will be refunded minus the initial deposit of $475.00. Q: What are the age and gender restrictions? A: This camp is open to campers male female campers ages 14-24; and male campers ages 14-21;.
15.2% of SCIENCE jobs will be created by 2020. Only 1 in 18 workers in America currently are in STEM fields. Environmental Science jobs are expected to grow by 25% by 2016 - the fastest amongst the sciences. Green chemistry alone is expected to grow from $2.8B to about $100B industry by 2020: Infographic
21.8% of TECHNOLOGY (IT/Computer) jobs will be created in the next 6 years. There will be 1.4 million American computing jobs openings, but only 29% of those are expected ot be filled by U.S. graduates. About 2 million organizations and businesses now produce or offer green good or services: Infographic
10.3% of ENGINEERING jobs be created within the next 6 years. Civil engineers who increasingly deal with environment, are expected to have employment growth of 24% between 2008-18. On average, graduates with a STEM background have earned about 26% more starting salaries: Infographic
16.6% of MATHEMATICS jobs are expected to be created by the end of this decade . Employment of mathematicians is expected to grow by 22% between 2008-18, much faster than average for all occupations. The U.S. ranks 25th out of 30 in an international assessment of high schoolers' performance in math: Infographic
The program has been successful by all measures. We plan to grow and scale the program to serve significantly more students and universities. We are extremely grateful to our educators, sponsors, donors, mentors, and internship companies for helping our STEM-with-Purpose participants realize their potential.
Businesses: The success of our program depends on sustained involvement from local businesses. We need volunteers from the local businesses to help run these programs. You can host 'Industry Site Visits & Field Trips', provide 'Job Shadowing', and offer 'Internships.' Partners: The support of our partners is critical. They make it possible for us to expand programs, connect students to real-world experiences, help recruit individuals for volunteer opportunities and much more. Educators: The success of our program depends on active involvement from local educators. From inspiring your students, participating in STEM Panels, teaching STEM workshops to sponsoring STEM clubs at your school. Students & Parents: Students, you are the future of STEM. We want to do all we can to get you excited about it and continue your education through a STEM career! Parents, your involvement and encouragement can make a difference in your kid's commitment to STEM.
Experience an authentic American university experience that allows you to see things in real life, where you will learn knowledge that matters, conduct experiments that seek to bring out the inventor in you, bridge connections with university department heads, explore scholarship opportunities, make new friends with similar interests, and exercise and expand your English and communication skills.
Expect an exciting academic and cultural experience that exposes your children to life changing opportunities; allowing your children to develop confidence and independence through travelling abroad, igniting the passion for learning, kindling the spirit of adventure, and nurturing your children's career as they acquire life skills as a scientist, innovator, and leader.
Explore potential opportunities to develop partnerships, connections and associations with American academic institutions and corporations. You will find returning students to be empowered with a new perspective on culture, language skills, hands-on education, and eagerness to learn. All of these are very attractive to your institution and future employers.
Engage with the 'host institution' in America and meet with students from diverse cultures. Additionally, host institutions might find yet-to-be discovered talent in your child that could result in a potential scholarship for studying abroad. Also, a business might want to connect with your country through your child to further expand their brand awareness to the untapped corners of the world.
AQLEM, Inc. is a non-profit organization headquartered in the State of Indiana, operating in multiple states, and through different regions in the world, with the global mission focused on improving the quality of life of people, communities and respective organizations through the advancement and emphasis on the integration of knowledge, skills and technologies. Through various initiatives, AQLEM aims to serve as a true global catalyst to boost synergy between people, communities, public and private organizations as well as various government agencies, in order to provide practical education that has a direct impact on solving societal and world problems. In alignment with our mission, AQLEM has launched its first initiative known as "STEM-with-Purpose", which aims to bring together organizations, communities, states and governments to undertake the 21st Century STEM-with-Purpose challenge. STEM-with-Purpose offers a unique platform to allow for the collaboration & exchange of people, ideas and talents advancing Scientific, Technological, Engineering and Mathematical growth and resourcing the global STEM-based economy. STEM-with-Purpose is a multi-fold inclusive initiative that aims to achieve the following objectives:
1) Raise awareness of STEM worker shortage 2) Draw attention towards youth's lack of interest in STEM and related fields 3) Connect academic institutions, businesses, communities, public and private agencies 4) Bring STEM camp opportunities to youth, educators, intellectuals and administrators 5) Deliver more STEM focused graduates that are ready to join the 21st Century workforce 6) Cultivate passionate and motivated STEM leaders, and ultimately, 7) Generate scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians With an enduring dedication to the pursuit of excellence, AQLEM (USA) "seeks" to build national and intercontinental ties with institutions, businesses, communities, public and private agencies interested in combining forces for mutually inclusive social, economic, and cultural benefits.
For more information about the AQLEM and/or STEM initiatives, or to volunteer or join STEM Team, please feel free to contact the US Education Advisors: 3201 Stellhorn Road Fort Wayne, IN, 46815 - USA * Phone: +1 260 232 2622 * Email: info@aqlem.org
Our management team is here to serve you in the best possible manner. Please feel free to reach out to us with regards to any of your questions. We look forward to hearing from you.