2024 UACI Winter STEM Graduates
UACI STEM Camp
Empowering Young Minds.
Explore, Learn and Grow with UACI STEM Camp
In Partnership with
Morgan State University
Cybersecurity Assurance and Policy Center
UACI STEM Camp
The UACI STEM Camp is an virtual immersive program designed for students eager to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Held seasonally, the camp provides hands-on learning experiences, interactive workshops, and opportunities to work on real-world projects. Participants collaborate with peers and mentors, gaining valuable skills and insights into various STEM fields. The camp fosters a supportive environment that encourages curiosity, innovation, and teamwork. This program aims to make STEM education easily accessible to students from marginalized communities. We are also doing this with the intent to prepare them for successful matriculation into STEM fields of study, and subsequent careers.
UACI Camp Empowers Young Minds Through
Academics
Our Academics component provides a solid foundation in the essentials of math and reading. Through engaging lessons and activities, students will strengthen their skills in these critical areas, enhancing their overall academic performance. We emphasize making learning fun and relatable, encouraging our scholars to embrace their intellectual growth journey with enthusiasm and confidence.
UACI Camp Empowers Young Minds Through
STEM
Prepare for a thrilling exploration of the digital world! Our program delves into STEM, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) concepts, and the fundamentals of programming. Young learners will not only write their own simple code, but also dissect virtual computer components, and even experiment with basic AI interactions. This hands-on experience equips them with vital tech skills for the future, ignites their natural curiosity, and sharpens their problem-solving abilities, paving the way for diverse and impactful roles within the rapidly advancing STEM fields.
UACI Camp Empowers Young Minds Through
African STEM History
Empower young scholars to dive into the rich and vibrant history of Africa’s contributions to STEM in our African History component. Discover the ancient Egyptian advancements in mathematics and astronomy, or explore the sophisticated ironworking techniques developed in various African regions. We expose students to these contributions, encouraging them to view STEM as a vital part of their cultural heritage and to understand how their ancestors perceived and utilized these fields. By learning about the roots of their heritage, our students cultivate a deeper understanding and pride in their identity, fostering a stronger connection to their past, present, and future, and inspiring them to become the next generation of STEM innovators.
2024 UACI Summer STEM Graduates
The UACI Summer STEM Camp 2024 was a phenomenal success, celebrating the graduation of 25 bright young minds, both boys and girls, aged 7 to 17, from cities across the United States. These young scholars delved into the rich history of Black contributions to STEM, learning foundational knowledge in AI technology, cybersecurity, and coding. Our culturally relevant framework emphasized the importance of ethics in STEM, making the lessons deeply resonant and impactful.
Instructors' Dedication
Our instructors’ expertise, patience, and engaging teaching methods brought the interactive and challenging curriculum to life, making learning both enjoyable and stimulating. The positive feedback and the desire from several families to return next year are testaments to the camp’s success.
Parents Love Us
Parents were thrilled with their children’s enthusiasm and commitment, sharing that many students eagerly rose early, excited to participate each day. The students themselves found the camp to be the most fun, engaging, and educational experience they’ve had, with many proudly wearing their camp T-shirts throughout.
Thank you CAP!
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the CAP Center and Dr. Kevin Kornegay for their invaluable sponsorship, which made this camp possible. Their support has empowered a new generation of innovators and leaders in STEM.
Meet Our Instructors
Dr. Oya Maat
Founder/CEO, Conscious Ingenuity
Dr. Oya Maat is a mother, educator, engineer, and powerful youth advocate with over 20 years education experience. She is currently a professor of engineering at Morgan State University and has a passion for introducing our youth to STEAM related projects and careers. She designed the Conscious Ingenuity curriculum so that schools and families, especially those in underserved communities, will be empowered to expose their children to the technological skills and careers of tomorrow.
Baba Amin Ojuok
CEO/Co-Founder, Uhuru Academy Education Solutions, LLC.
Baba Amin brings over 30 years of classroom experience to the camp. He will be using his Sankofa 4 Success Black History curriculum to connect students to our glorious past in ways that build the self awareness, self esteem, and self motivation that our children need in order to achieve success in today's, and tomorrow's, global society.
Clydric Gales
Educator and Activist
Clydric Gales, originally from Louisiana, holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Philander Smith College and is completing his Master of Education in Educational Leadership. Certified to teach K-12 in Texas and as an African-centered educator, his teaching experience spans the U.S. and Africa, including a teaching internship in Ghana. Committed to equality and student empowerment, Clydric studied social justice in Cape Town, South Africa, where he presented on topics like integration and nationalism. Clydric Gales continues to make a positive impact on his students and the broader community through his dedication to education and social justice.
Chaz R. Padilla
Instructor
Mr. Padilla has been teaching with Conscious Ingenuity for 3 years. He has been the main instructor for the UACI summer camp for the past two summers. A 2024 graduate from Morgan State University with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mr. Padilla is able to break down college level concepts to a digestible level for younger scholars. Mr. Padilla fosters a classroom environment where critical thinking is encouraged and curiosity thrives.
Nasir Randall
Instructor
Mr. Randall joined Conscious Ingenuity fairly recently and is still in his first year with the program. However, he has jumped in head first and proven he has the adaptability and patience to teach STEAM to a range of ages. Currently still an undergrad at Morgan State University for his B.S. in Electrical Engineering, he has adequately balanced his Student/Instructor roles. Mr. Randall loves to not only teach his course but also instill courage and ambition into his students.
Summer 2025 Registration Now Open
Be sure to check back with us for our next open enrollment period. The community response to this year’s camp has been tremendous and we are extremely appreciative for another great opportunity expose our children to the world of STEM.
Once again, thank you for considering the UACI STEM Camp!