This badge is for those who are enthusiastic to learn about cyber security and how Security Operation Centers (SOC) work to protect computers and other digital devices from cyber-attacks. You will learn the history of how humans have been keeping our important information secret from others since we invented the written word. Learn why it’s important to protect your electronic devices and anything they communicate or interact with. Participants will also learn about the different types of cyber-attacks that hackers use to steal/destroy information and how SOCs operate to monitor, react, and protect against these breaches.
To Earn this Badge, participants must take 3 Virtual Classes; “Cyphers: Cracking the Secrets”, “Cyber-Security”, “What Is A SOC?”
Energy and water are the two most important resources in the world, and the way we manage them will define the century. To create a better tomorrow, we need a new generation of innovators to help solve these problems today. To address these challenges, Itron, Inc., CPS Energy, and The Webber Energy Group at The University of Texas at Austin have partnered to create Smart Energy Education – a new initiative that aims to improve energy and water literacy, encourage conservation, and advance sustainability awareness. The Smart Energy Education badge explores what happens to things we throw in the trash, how and why some people struggle to get wholesome groceries (and what we can do about it), and how you can become more energy efficient. Join us in creating a more resourceful world!
To Earn this Badge, participants must take 3 Virtual Classes; “How Many Years to Disappear?”, “Food Deserts”, “Energy Conservation Vs. Energy Efficiency”
This badge is for those who are curious about prehistoric animals. You will learn about dinosaurs and other organisms that lived millions of years ago. You will learn how living things such as dinosaurs died and became the fossils, the different ways they became fossils, and how we find them today and study them to understand how they lived. You will learn what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur? You will also learn about dinosaurs and their relationship to birds and why birds are actually modern dinosaurs still alive today!
To Earn this Badge, participants must take 3 Virtual Classes; “How do You Make a Fossil?”, “DinoSURE”, “Birds: Modern Dinosaurs”
This badge is for those who look out at the stars and wonder what’s out there. You will learn about our Solar System and the planets and stars that make it up. What lies beyond our own solar system? What are the forces that act on our universe like gravity? What is dark matter and dark energy? What about the scientists and astronauts that study the cosmos to better understand them? What other jobs are there besides being an astronaut if you want to work in the fascinating field of SPACE!
To Earn this Badge, participants must take 3 Virtual Classes; “Space: In Our Backyard”, “Space: Beyond Our Solar System”, “Space: It’s Not Just for Astronauts”
This badge is for those who are interested in the science and art of photography, cameras, and graphic design. Have you ever wondered why you are drawn to certain pictures? You will learn all about what goes into creating a perfect picture and how photographers use math and science to get the right photo. You will also learn how cameras work, about aperture, lenses, shutter speed and so much more. Finally, you will learn about how we can use photography to make professional digital and physical imagery for the purposes of advertisement, promotion and logos for commercial or personal purposes.
To Earn this Badge, participants must take 3 Virtual Classes; “Photography: What’s In A Picture”, “Photography: How Cameras Work”, “Photography: Graphic Design”
SAMSAT and Dynamic Advancement have joined to offer Computer Literacy for the Workplace, a course that teaches you the basics of using a Microsoft Windows-based computer. Learn how to navigate the computer’s interface, access Internet (web) resources, use email, use Microsoft applications, and receive guidance how to do this safely while online.
To Earn this Badge, participants must complete the five courses: Computers: You Can Do This!, Getting Comfortable with Microsoft Windows, The Internet, Email for the Job Hunter, and Be Ready with Microsoft Applications. Student must also pass the 30-question final exam with a grade of at least 80%.
This badge is sponsored by, and in partnership with, Boeing to encourage STEM learning and help bridge the digital divide in San Antonio. Students can only earn this exclusive badge by participating in our Boeing SAMSAT STEM Club.
To earn this badge, students have attended at least 8 out of 12 of our Boeing SAMSAT Stem Club classes where they learned a variety of STEM based subjects including 3 classes taught by volunteer mentors from Boeing. Students will have also worked in groups with their Boeing mentors to learn about the Design Thinking Process, and worked on projects to solve real-world problems. Students who earn this badge have also earned a refurbished laptop and a certificate of completion in the Boeing SAMSAT STEM Club.
Have you ever wanted to know what it would be like to be in an earthquake or a hurricane? Or to see a volcano erupt? Have you ever wondered *why* these moments of destruction happen sometimes? This camp provides a fun and fascinating experience that lets you understand the damage and effects of a natural disaster and how they happen as well as the scientists and people who work to quickly react to them to save lives ensuring people and property remain safe. All this from the comfort of your computer! Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a storm-chaser, volcanologist or disaster operative to do this camp.
To earn this badge students must attend all 5 days of Natural Disasters: Natures Wrath camp.
Come have fun at SAMSAT by learning the basics principles of photography and the science behind it. You will have the opportunity to explore the way cameras work. However, it is not all about pointing and shooting, a good photographer studies and understands the ways to create composition to influence a viewer’s eyes. In addition, you will be introduced to some basic graphic design by utilizing photo editing software. Last, YOU will end camp by presenting your own art exhibit!
To earn this badge students must attend all 5 days of Photography: Picture This!
Are you a gamer? Do you ever wonder how characters like Mario, Sonic, and Master Chief are made? How their worlds are designed and how a game is made to be enjoyable and challenging? Have you ever wanted to make your own game? Then come have fun at SAMSAT and learn the basics of Video Game Design. Create your own world in 2D over the course of week with easy-to-use coding tools. You will have in-person instructors, ready to help you achieve your vision! You get to also be your own CEO and take charge in the design and marketing of your game to learn how video games are made, marketed and sold. So what are you waiting for, it’s time to Level Up!
To earn this badge students must attend all 5 days of Video Game Design: Assembly Required.
Planets, Asteroids, Stars, Rockets and more! Take to the sky in this in-person camp! Learn about Mercury, Venus, Mars and the other neighboring planets that orbit our sun. You’ll also learn about the equipment and training scientists use to study them and be awed by the weird and unbelievable objects that are in our universe. If you like hands on activities, cool facts about the cosmos and want to be creative, this is the camp you should rocket into! Trust us, you won’t be missing Earth!
To earn this badge students must attend all 5 days of Space: Rocket into the Future.
Did you know that turning off the lights can save you money? Watt Watchers can show you how to save money by saving energy at home and at school. This badge is based on the Watt Watchers of Texas energy efficiency program sponsored by the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), in partnership with Itron, Inc., CPS Energy, and The University of Texas at Austin’s Smart Energy Education initiative. The Watt Watchers badge will teach you how to read your utility meters, how to make art using recycled materials, how energy and water are interconnected, and how to save money by saving energy. So get ready to save some green by going green with the Watt Watchers!
To Earn this Badge, participants must complete 4 activities provided in the link below and email their deliverables to Education@SAMSAT.org ***Please click View External Criteria to Download the Activity Information.
Go wild for SAMSATS Animal Camp! This camp is all about the awesome and weird animals that live on our planet and how they are adapted to survive in the places they live. We’ll cover the weird world of insects to the depths of ocean. You’ll learn about mammals, reptiles, birds, fish and more in this camp! All while participating in fun activities and games that’ll make you roar with excitement! Don’t let this fun camp stampede away from you!
To earn this badge students must attend all 5 days of Amazing Animals Camp.
Do you want to defend yourself against hackers? Do you even know what a hack is? Well, if you are interested in learning how to protect your online presence then this may be the workshop for you. Despite being a 5-day bootcamp, you’ll learn a lot of information using fun games and activities. You will learn about viruses and I don’t mean Corona. You’ll learn about different criminals who aren’t so smooth at doing the crime. You don’t have to be a computer genius to join us, just be willing to learn and enjoy yourself. Come start your journey as a Cyber Teen.
To earn this badge students must attend all 5 days of Cyber Security: Cyber Teen Boot Camp.
The red siren goes off in the corner of the room. The team scrambles to their stations, doing their job as first responders. They work in a Security Operations Center (SOC), and they protect you, me and our communities from bad actors from all over the world who want to harm our communities and our nation. Gain some cyber skills, learn about SOCs, and find out if you too can be a 21st century Cyber Sleuth!
To earn this badge students must attend all 5 days of Cyber SOC: Cyber Sleuth
This in person camp lets you launch into the history of space flight. You will also learn about the planets, stars and other astral bodies that occupy our solar system and how they interact with each other. There will be dozens of fun activities that are hands on and enjoyable for multiple ages. So what are waiting for don’t let this opportunity rocket away!
To earn this badge students must attend all 5 days of Space Camp.
SA Smart 2021 Middle School: Food Insecurity
What are the challenges of San Antonio between now and 2040? Join SA Smart: The Mayor's K-12 Smart City Challenge and be part of solving some of our city's biggest challenges. Teams of 4-6 middle school students will take on the year's theme, Food Insecurity in San Antonio. Learn more about the program at www.sa-smart.org.
To earn the SA Smart 2021 Food Insecurity Badge, a student joins a team, helps identify a specific local food insecurity problem, helps create an idea to address the problem, and helps research the problem and proposed solution. Each team creates a pitch deck. Teams compete to be selected for SA Smart Competition Day Finals and to compete for the SA Smart Mayor's Cup.
SA Smart 2021 Middle School Finalist: Food Insecurity
Students pursuing this badge are a member of a team in the finals of SA Smart 2021. Students are improving their research and improving their pitch deck around a problem and solution related to food insecurity in San Antonio. Students help deliver the pitch deck at SA Smart Competition Day, competing for the SA Smart Mayor's Cup.
To earn the SA Smart 2021 Finalist Badge, the student is on a team making the SA Smart finals, and helped complete the team's pitch deck and deliver the final presentation.
Participants must have already earned the Cyber SOC digital badge to be eligible to earn the Cyber SOC Pro Badge. To earn this Badge, participants must complete the Careers Activity & Mini Project and email their deliverables to Education@SAMSAT.org ***Please click View External Criteria to Download Careers Activity and Mini Project Information.
Participants must have already earned the Smart Energy Education digital badge to be eligible to earn the Smart Energy Education Pro Badge. To earn this Badge participants must watch the documentary Thirst for Power & complete the Mini Project and email their deliverables to Education@SAMSAT.org ***Please click View External Criteria to Download Careers Activity and Mini Project Information.
Participants must have already earned the Paleontology digital badge to be eligible to earn the Paleontology Badge Pro. To earn this Badge participants must complete the Career Activity & complete the Mini Project and email their deliverables to Education@SAMSAT.org ***Please click View External Criteria to Download Careers Activity and Mini Project Information.
Participants must have already earned the Space digital badge to be eligible to earn the Space Badge Pro. earn this Badge participants must complete a Career Activity & complete the Mini Project and email their deliverables to Education@SAMSAT.org ***Please click View External Criteria to Download Careers Activity and Mini Project Information.
Participants must have already earned the Photography digital badge to be eligible to earn the Photography Badge Pro. To earn this Badge participants must complete a Career Activity & complete the Mini Project and email their deliverables to Education@SAMSAT.org ***Please click View External Criteria to Download Careers Activity and Mini Project Information.
This badge is for those who are curious or interested in microorganisms and other microbes that cause harm to the human body. While earning this badge participants will learn how infectious diseases spread, how societies work to prevent their spread and contain infections, how scientists study microbes to create countermeasures to them such as pharmaceutical drugs, protective personal equipment (PPE) and sanitary practices and mandates that ensure the overall health of a human population.
To earn this Badge, participants must take 3 Virtual Classes; “Covid Away”, “Infectious Diseases”, and “Epidemiologists: Saving the World”.
This badge is for those who are interested in the wide use of technology and how it has changed our day to day lives. Participants will learn about how technology such as a 3D Printing can make a variety of daily objects such as tools, clothes, even foods and houses! You will also explore how robots aid us in our day-to-day tasks and even do things in ways that humans could never do. Participants also will learn about how video games are created and learn about the processes that creates them, how companies advertise them to their target audience and you’ll even be able to practice coding a 2-D game using our Scratch program!
To earn this Badge, participants must take 3 Virtual Classes; “3D Printing”, “Video Game Design” and “Robots”.
Participants must have already earned the Infectious Diseases digital badge to be eligible to earn the Infectious Diseases Pro Badge. To earn this Badge participants must watch the documentary Thirst for Power & complete the Mini Project and email their deliverables to Education@SAMSAT.org ***Please click View External Criteria to Download Careers Activity and Mini Project Information.
Participants must have already earned the Technology digital badge to be eligible to earn the Technology Pro Badge. To earn this Badge participants must watch the documentary Thirst for Power & complete the Mini Project and email their deliverables to Education@SAMSAT.org ***Please click View External Criteria to Download Careers Activity and Mini Project Information.
SA Smart 2021 Middle School 3rd Place: Food Insecurity
To earn the SA Smart 2021 Finalist Badge, the student is on a team that earned 3rd Place in the SA Smart Finals. The student helped complete the team's pitch deck and deliver the final presentation.
SA Smart 2021 Middle School 2nd Place: Food Insecurity
The student is on a team that earned 2nd Place in the SA Smart Finals. The student helped complete the team's pitch deck and deliver the final presentation.
SA Smart 2021 Middle School 1st Place/Mayor's Cup: Food Insecurity
The student is on a team that won the Mayor's Cup, 1st Place, in the SA Smart Finals. The student helped complete the team's pitch deck and deliver the final presentation.
SA Smart 2021 High School: Food Insecurity
What are the challenges of San Antonio between now and 2040? Join SA Smart: The Mayor's K-12 Smart City Challenge and be part of solving some of our city's biggest challenges. Teams of 4-6 high school students will take on the year's theme, Food Insecurity in San Antonio. Learn more about the program at www.sa-smart.org.
SA Smart 2021 High School Finalist: Food Insecurity
SA Smart 2021 High School 2nd Place: Food Insecurity
SA Smart 2021 High School 1st Place/Mayor's Cup: Food Insecurity
SA Smart 2021 Hitish Nathani Resourcefulness Award
Students pursuing this badge are a member of a team in the finals of SA Smart 2021. Students are improving their research and improving their pitch deck around a problem and solution related to food insecurity in San Antonio. Students help deliver the pitch deck at SA Smart Competition Day, competing for the SA Smart Mayor's Cup. The badge and award honor the memory of Hitish Nathani, a 2018 SA Smart judge, entrepreneur and community leader who demonstrated special resourcefulness in his own work and in support of others' entrepreneurship.
The student is on a team that won the Resourcefulness Award. This award is given to one team total across both middle and high school brackets. The team demonstrated "special resourcefulness in developing, researching or presenting a solution" in the competition.
Badge represents the completion of the Advanced Manufacturing series.
Student must have completed the recommended course of study in preparation for employment in the Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing plant careers.
SAMSAT - Aerospace (9th Grade Completion Badge)
Badge represents completion of the specialty courses in the 9th grade curriculum that provide the foundations necessary for achieving the Aerospace Certifications.
SAMSAT - Aerospace (10th Grade Completion Badge)
This marks the completion of the requirements needed to earn the 10th Grade Aerospace badge.
SAMSAT - Aerospace (11th Grade Completion Badge)
This marks the completion of the requirements needed to earn the 11th Grade Aerospace badge.
SAMSAT - Aerospace (12th Grade Completion Badge)
This marks the completion of the requirements needed to earn the 12th Grade Aerospace badge.
SAMSAT - Cyber Security (9th Grade Completion Badge)
Badge represents completion of the specialty courses in the 9th grade curriculum that provide the foundations necessary for achieving the Cyber Security Certifications.
SAMSAT - Cyber Security (10th Grade Completion Badge)
Badge represents completion of the specialty courses in the 10th grade curriculum that provide the foundations necessary for achieving the Cyber Security Certifications.
SAMSAT - Cyber Security (11th Grade Completion Badge)
Badge represents completion of the specialty courses in the 11th grade curriculum that provide the foundations necessary for achieving the Cyber Security Certifications.
SAMSAT - Cyber Security (12th Grade Completion Badge)
Badge represents completion of the specialty courses in the 12th grade curriculum that provide the foundations necessary for achieving the Cyber Security Certifications.
Student has passed all core classes in the 9th Grade. Classes Include: English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, etc.
Student has passed all core classes in the 10th Grade. Classes Include: English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, etc.
Student has passed all core classes in the 11th Grade. Classes Include: English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, etc.
Student has passed all core classes in the 12th Grade. Classes Include: English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, etc.
SAMSAT - Cyber Security (8th Grade Completion Badge)
Badge represents completion of the specialty courses in the 8th grade curriculum that provide the foundations necessary for achieving the Cyber Security Certifications.
Student has passed all core classes in the 8th Grade. Classes Include: English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, etc.
SAMSAT - Advanced Manufacturing (8th Grade Completion Badge)
Badge represents completion of the specialty courses in the 8th grade curriculum that provide the foundations necessary for achieving the Advanced Manufacturing Certifications.
SAMSAT - Advanced Manufacturing (9th Grade Completion Badge)
Badge represents completion of the specialty courses in the 9th grade curriculum that provide the foundations necessary for achieving the Advanced Manufacturing Certifications.
SAMSAT - Advanced Manufacturing (10th Grade Completion Badge)
Badge represents completion of the specialty courses in the 10th grade curriculum that provide the foundations necessary for achieving the Advanced Manufacturing Certifications.
SAMSAT - Advanced Manufacturing (11th Grade Completion Badge)
Badge represents completion of the specialty courses in the 11th grade curriculum that provide the foundations necessary for achieving the Advanced Manufacturing Certifications.
SAMSAT - Advanced Manufacturing (12th Grade Completion Badge)
Badge represents completion of the specialty courses in the 12th grade curriculum that provide the foundations necessary for achieving the Advanced Manufacturing Certifications.
Badge represents the completion of the Aerospace Pathway.
This marks the completion of the requirements needed to earn the SAMSAT Aerospace Pathways badge.
This badge is awarded to students who attend the 5-day Summer camp on Young Entrepreneurship.
This badge is awarded to students who attend the 5-day Summer camp on Young Entrepreneurship. The course delves into what goes into starting a business, how to select a business that will fill a need in the community and be successful. Attendees will develop their dream company and be able to present their ideas with an "elevator speech" and business idea presentation "pitch" deck.
This badge is awarded to students who attended the SAMSAT Esports=Careers Summer Camp
This badge represents the Robots! Summer Camp
this badge is earned for attending the Robots! Summer Camp
The student attended the Space Exploration Summer Camp
This badge recognizes the successful completion of the Video Game Design Summer Camp at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT). Participants designed interactive video games and animation projects using the Scratch programming platform, showcasing their creative abilities. From character animations to gameplay mechanics, camp attendees learned the fundamentals of video game design, enhancing their problem-solving and technical skills. Students delved into coding and logic, demonstrating technical proficiency. This badge signifies a commitment to exploration, learning, and innovation in the field of video game technology as well as design.
To earn this badge, participants must meet the following criteria: • Attend at least 4 out of 5 days of the summer camp. • Demonstrate active effort and engagement throughout the camp duration. • Exhibit a solid grasp of the fundamentals taught. • Successfully build and complete a video game or animation project.
This badge represents three or more visits to SAMSAT's Esports-themed 21AFTERSCHOOL™ program.
To earn this badge, participants must meet the following criteria: • Attend at least three sessions of SAMSAT's Esports-themed 21AFTERSCHOOL™ program. • Demonstrate active effort and engagement throughout the program. • Exhibit a solid grasp of the fundamentals taught.
9580-Principles of Information Technology (Harlandale High School)
This is a required class for students on the Cyber Security pathway at Harlandale High School in San Antonio, TX.
Students must pass this class at their school.
9590-Foundations of Cybersecurity (Harlandale High School)
9635-AP Computer Science Principles (Harlandale High School)
9595-Computer MaintenanceLab (CompTIA A+) (Harlandale High School)
9600-Networking/Lab (CompTIA Network+) (Harlandale High School)
9630-AP Computer Science A (Harlandale High School)
9635-Cybersecurity Capstone (CompTIA Security +) (Harlandale High School)
This is a free online module provided by freecodecamp.org Link: https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/2022/responsive-web-design/
This is an optional badge for students participating in the SAMSAT Pathways program.
This is a free online module provided by freecodecamp.org Link: https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/information-security
Foundational C# with Microsoft Certification
This is a free online module provided by freecodecamp.org Link: https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/foundational-c-sharp-with-microsoft
Scientific Computing with Python Certification
This is a free online module provided by freecodecamp.org Link: https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/scientific-computing-with-python
This is a free online module provided by codecademy.com Link: https://www.codecademy.com/learn/introduction-to-cybersecurity
Introduction to Personal Digital Security
This is a free online module provided by codecademy.com Link: https://www.codecademy.com/learn/introduction-to-personal-digital-security
This is a free online module provided by codecademy.com Link: https://www.codecademy.com/learn/owasp-top-10-security-misconfiguration
This is a free online module provided by codecademy.com Link: https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-about-csrf-attacks
OWASP Top 10: Identification and Authentication Failures
This is a free online module provided by codecademy.com Link: https://www.codecademy.com/learn/2021-owasp-top-10-identification-and-authentication-failures
OWASP Top 10: Software and Data Integrity Failures
This is a free online module provided by codecademy.org Link: https://www.codecademy.com/learn/2021-owasp-top-10-software-and-data-integrity-failures
OWASP Top 10: Security Logging and Monitoring Failures
This is a free online module provided by codecademy.com Link: https://www.codecademy.com/learn/2021-owasp-top-10-security-logging-and-monitoring-failures
Compete in a Cyber Security Competition such as CyberPatriot (9th Grade) https://cybertexas.org/cyberpatriot-3/
Compete in a Cyber Security Competition such as CyberPatriot (10th Grade) https://cybertexas.org/cyberpatriot-3/
Compete in a Cyber Security Competition such as CyberPatriot (11th Grade) https://cybertexas.org/cyberpatriot-3/
Compete in a Cyber Security Competition such as CyberPatriot (12th Grade) https://cybertexas.org/cyberpatriot-3/
This badge recognizes the successful completion of the "3D Modeling and Printing" Summer Camp at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT).
To earn this badge, participants must meet the following criteria: • Attend at least 4 out of 5 days of the summer camp. • Demonstrate active effort and engagement throughout the camp duration. • Exhibit a solid grasp of the fundamentals taught. • Successfully finish the project(s).
This badge recognizes the successful completion of the “Code from Scratch” Summer Camp at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT).
To earn this badge, participants must meet the following criteria: • Attend at least 4 out of 5 days of the summer camp. • Demonstrate active effort and engagement throughout the camp duration. • Exhibit a solid grasp of the fundamentals taught. • Successfully finish the project.
This badge recognizes the successful completion of the “Graphic Design” Summer Camp at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT).
This badge recognizes the successful completion of the “LEGO Engineers” Summer Camp at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT).
This badge recognizes the successful completion of the “Medical Tech” Summer Camp at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT).
This badge recognizes the successful completion of the “Minecraft: Circuits” Camp at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT).
Minecraft: Secure and Defend - Summer Camp
This badge recognizes the successful completion of the “Minecraft: Secure and Defend” Summer Camp at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT).
Minecraft: Space Architecture - Summer Camp
This badge recognizes the successful completion of the “Minecraft: Space Architecture” Summer Camp at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT).
Minecraft: Survival Challenges - Summer Camp
This badge recognizes the successful completion of the “Minecraft: Survival Challenges” Summer Camp at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT).
This badge recognizes the successful completion of the “Music Tech” Summer Camp at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT).
This badge recognizes the successful completion of the “Space & Rockets” Summer Camp at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT).
This badge recognizes the successful completion of the “steAm - Arts and Crafts" Summer Camp at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT).
This badge recognizes the successful completion of the “Video Editing” Summer Camp at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT).
Virtual & Augmented Reality - Summer Camp
This badge recognizes the successful completion of the “Virtual & Augmented Reality” Summer Camp at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT).
This badge recognizes the successful completion of the “Web Design” Summer Camp at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT).
SAMSAT - Aerospace (8th Grade Completion Badge)
This marks the completion of the requirements needed to earn the 8th Grade Aerospace badge.
Engineering Design and Presentation I #8708
This is a required class for students on the SAMSAT Aerospace Pathway.
Engineering Design and Presentation II #8732 (2CR)
Manufacturing Engineering Technology I #8722
Practicum in STEM-Engineering Science #8716 (2CR)
Programming & Design in Engineering and Biotech #7125
Principles of Applied Engineering #8729 (Middle School)
Principles of Applied Engineering #8703 (High School)
Earn this badge by visiting a STEM museum.
SAMSAT offers STEM Summer Camps! www.samsat.org/camps
Earn this badge by attending a STEM Summer Camp!
This badge signifies the joining a club related to STEM at the middle or high school level.
STEM Club examples include: Robotics Club Coding and Computer Science Club Math Club Science Team Engineering Club Environmental Science Club Astronomy Club Biotechnology Club Physics Club Chemistry Club etc.
This badge signifies participation in an internship program.
This badge signifies that the holder has studied the 'Guide to Aerodynamics' study material from the Glenn Research Center and has also written an essay on the subject. https://www1.grc.nasa.gov/beginners-guide-to-aeronautics/learn-about-aerodynamics/
Must complete and submit an acceptable essay on knowledge learned.
This badge signifies that the holder has attended a event related to Aerospace.
Examples include: Aerospace Conference Aerospace Engineering Workshop Rocket Launch Viewing Astronomy Night at a Local Observatory Air and Space Museum Tour Aviation Industry Seminar Aerospace Technology Fair Model Rocketry Competition Drone Flying Demonstration International Space Station (ISS) Live Viewing Event
This badge signifies that the holder has applied for a scholarship.
Examples can be found at www.samsat.org/pathways-aerospace
Collaborative Robot Safety: Design & Deployment (by University at Buffalo via coursera.org)
This badge signifies that the holder has completed the course.
This badge is awarded to SA Smart participants. This particular badge is for our 2024 competition, the theme and prompt being: Environmental Quality "EQ in SA" Propose a product, service, or strategy that improves how we take care of and use San Antonio's natural environment.
This badge is awarded to SA Smart participants that have: -Attended the in-person Competition Clinic -Submitted a Proposal Pitch Deck -Submitted a Research Pitch Deck for finalist judging
From block coding to robot concept design, students cover the basics of robotics and how it can be applied in real life!
Students must complete our three 1-hour courses that cover the following topics: block coding and basic motor function with LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3, nanotechnology applications with Sphero robots, and robot concept design with a robot race!
Where is there is STEM that will always be art! Earning this badge means students have learned about the various concepts that fall under the umbrella of STEAM.
Students must complete at least three 1-hour courses that may include the following classes: structure design with LEGO®, structural engineering with crafts supplies to learn how geometry sets the foundations for structural integrity, learning the basics of physics with mini-kart jousting, graphic design with 2D and 3D modeling, etc.
Space, the final frontier, come explore the wonders of universe and earn this badge with us. From rocketry to colonizing the moon, students will cover an array of space and aerospace topics utilizing tools found right here on Earth!
Students must complete three 1-hour courses that cover the following topics: how to utilize recycled materials for basic aviation design with a test flight, moon base design with LEGO®, block coding with Spheros to simulate a drone show, structural engineering and why it matters for airplanes and rockets, arcs and flight patterns of rockets, etc.
What does it take to build the world around us? How will we build it in the future? Geometry, 3D printing, and structural integrity; to earn this badge, students must learn these fundamentals.
Student must complete at least at least three 1-hour courses that cover the following topics: how to utilize and practice with FREE tools for 2D design and 3D design (tinkercad, inkscape, gimp, blender, etc.), testing the weight limit of hand-built structures modeled after skyscrapers or bridges, and building awareness of sustainable or low-cost options for building, such as 3D printing homes.
Beyond the broad umbrellas of STEM, let's dive into to unique and wonderful branches of science, technology, engineering, and math!
To earn this badge students must complete at least three 1-hour sessions that could cover the following topics: the basics of genetics from DNA to gene expression, the Great North American Solar Eclipse and why it matters, the basics of forensics and collecting evidence on a crime scene, environmental science and how gardening can foster native species, microbiology and how to use a microscope, and so much more!
This badge is awarded to SA Smart finalists. This particular badge is for our 2024 competition, the theme and prompt being: Environmental Quality "EQ in SA" Propose a product, service, or strategy that improves how we take care of and use San Antonio's natural environment.
Recipients must complete the earning criteria to earn this badge This badge is awarded to SA Smart participants that have: -Attended the in-person Competition Clinic -Submitted a Proposal Pitch Deck -Submitted a Research Pitch Deck for finalist judging -Completed 2 one-hour sessions with assigned mentor -Submitted finalized Pitch Deck -Attended SA Smart Finals, and presented/defended Final Pitch Deck to the Blue-Ribbon Judges Panel