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T3 is a grant funded program from the National Science Foundation that teaches students about growth mindset, computer programming, community outreach, critical thinking, coding, 3D Printing, and Autonomous Vehicles (Drones and Robotics). Students will also get the opportunity to build a Raspberry Pi computer system and design a community outreach project.

Students must be in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade

Students must demonstrate an interest in STEM related careers, learning more about technology, working with Autonomous Vehicles, Raspberry Pi computer systems, and 3-D Printing, as well as be willing to meet all other requirements as set by the T3 Alliance program.

Students will be expected to participate in T3 up to 3 Years. (Note: Sophomores and Juniors can still participate in T3)  

T3 will take up 2 elective blocks during the summer and may require 1 activity night.

Students who are selected to participate in T3 will also be required to participate during the academic year (Return Trips.)

Students in conjunction with their participation in the T3 Alliance program will work alongside community members to design and implement a community outreach project using the technology skills gained through participation in T3. More Information about this project will be given at a later date.

Raspberry Pi and Programming (Year 1)
The Raspberry Pi is an inexpensive credit card sized computer that runs Linux and can be programmed to interact with a variety of sensors. In the T3 alliance program, students build their own “computer” with the raspberry pi and progress through a series of challenge activities that build their familiarity and skill level with a number of programming languages.

3D Printing and CAD (Year 2)
3D printing is a process by which hot layers of plastic are deposited in a systematic way to build a 3D object. The process of designing the 3D object takes place in a CAD (computer aided design) program. Students in the T3 alliance learn to design in a basic CAD program and print their designs on a 3D printer. 3D printed parts can be combined with the other technologies.

Autonomous Vehicles and GIS (Year 3)
Autonomous vehicles are capable of moving on land, in the water, or in the air without direct control. Commonly called drones, they are useful in collecting data that is too dangerous or expensive to collect by other means. A GIS (geographic information systems) is the avenue by which the data is displayed in a map-based format.