BETA Camp 2022 Sponsorship Prospectus by BETA Camp

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Bahamas 2050: Engineering the Future

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FROM THE CO-FOUNDERS

ABOUT BETA

History

Mission

Vision

Our Impact

Testamonials

2022 BETA Camp Overview

Summary of 2022 Camp

Field Tours (Virtual)

Camp Objectives

Meet the Team and their Technical Streams

Aerospace Engineering

Lead Instructor: Andrew Williams

Biomedical Engineering

Lead Instructor: Trenicka Dukes

Co-Instructors: Chadwin Hanna and Theodore Davis

Chemical Engineering

Instructors: D’Andre Wilson-Ihejirika, Jessica Bain and Ashley Russell

Civil/Environmental Engineering

Lead Instructor: Cyerra Gibson

Co-Instructors: Albrion Symonette Jr., Deshinka Bostwick, Davon Edgecombe and Rashad Swain

Software Engineering

Lead Instructors: Edison Hanchell and Bradley Thompson

Co-Instructors: Rashan Smith, Sowmya Thottambeti, Darren Butler

Electrical Engineering

Lead Instructors: LaToya Johnson and Shonte Cargill

Mechanical Engineering

Instructors: Trenicka Dukes, Aston Symonette, Brendon Johnson, Raymond Bingham

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Global Impact

Regional Impact

Caribbean 2050

Deliverables

Project Timeline

Camp Agenda

2022 Camp Budget

Sponsorship Options

Monetary Sponsorship Options

Diamond Sponsor

Titanium Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Student Sponsor

In-Kind Sponsorship Options

Sponsorship Form

BETA Financial Information

Contact Information

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FROM THE CO-FOUNDERS Dear Friends and Partners of BETA, Here we are two (2) years later and still in the midst of a global pandemic. While many of us had hoped and believed we would be past this by now, COVID remains. If it’s anything that we have learned or any lesson that has been reinforced is that change is inevitable and that our sphere of control and influence is quite limited. Yet despite this what remains is an undying grit to press forward and a sense of resiliency that regardless of COVID’s existence we must live on. With that in mind as a team living in various parts of the world and in various stages of life we’ve come to a simple conclusion, we must think far beyond today and innovate our tomorrow.

Trenicka K. Dukes Trenicka K. Dukes, M.Sc.

Co-Founder & President, BETA trenicka@wearebeta.co

What will the Bahamas look like in 2030, 2040 and 2050? We set our sights on 2050 because as far out as it may seem, tomorrow comes quickly. The quintessential question is this, what do we believe the Bahamas should look like in 2050 and what do we hope the Bahamas will be in 2050? We believe the answers to those questions lie within the education, exposure and experience of our generation and the generations behind us. We must collectively work together to shape the Bahamas we wish to see. As engineers, technologists and scientists we play a pivotal role in foretelling the future because it is our collective genius and innovation that creates it. No other areas of expertise or specialty play greater parts in determining the future than that of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). We continue to emphasize that these are the careers of the future and that we must equip and skill our youth to employ and expand our presence in these arenas. We cannot continue to lag behind the rest of the world. Our education system must catch up and then quickly move ahead. No longer must we play small because our population and land mass is small. We must invest in human capital. The age of information and the fourth industrial revolution demands that we pivot. An investment in STEM education and in the mission of BETA is a direct investment into the building the future economy of the Bahamas. Not only this but it is an investment into the labor market that will not only drive the economy but expand it by creating new and alternative sources of sustainable revenue for the country. Our ask is this, invest in BETA because it is a direct investment into one of the single most dispositive factors of future economic resilience for the Bahamas. Help us to sew the seeds of intellectual capital that will harvest well before 2050.

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D’André Wilson-Ihejirika D’André Wilson-Ihejirika, M. ASc, P. Eng, PMP Co-Founder & Vice President, BETA dandre@wearebeta.co

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ABOUT BETA History BETA as an organization was co-founded by engineers Trenicka Rolle and D’André Wilson-Ihejirika in March 2014. They had both been involved in organizing engineering outreach programs in the US and Canada, respectively, and were looking to make a similar impact at home. When the two realized that their passions and interest aligned, they immediately decided to take action. D’André and Trenicka then worked to recruit other Bahamian engineers and like-minded individuals to join their team. Collectively the BETA team is comprised of individuals who are deeply passionate about BETA for several reasons. Firstly, they realized it was only by chance that they entered into engineering because the exposure to it was lacking throughout their primary and secondary education. Secondly, they all love what they do as engineers realizing that engineering in tandem with innovation is constantly changing the world around us for the better. Lastly, many of them have been involved in engineering outreach programs outside of the Bahamas and know that this sort of programming can increase the number of individuals graduating with engineering degrees and entering the workforce both at home and globally. With these tenants in mind the inaugural BETA Camp was launched in July 2014.

Mission The BETA team’s mission is to use technical expertise to inspire and improve the Bahamas through a series of collaborative efforts that will strengthen STEM education across the nation, create opportunities for engineers and address vital infrastructure issues on our Bahama Islands.

Vision The BETA team seeks to create a future where Bahamians are technically equipped to compete in a global market.

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Our Impact We’ve come a long way from when we first began and yet we couldn’t be prouder. From the humble beginnings of 2014 to now our focus on impact has been unwavering. We’ve strived to ensure that our programs create meaning and value for students across the Bahamas. Our focus has been to provide access and exposure to hands-on learning in STEM careers, increased participation of girls, disadvantaged students and students from across the whole Bahamas as well as diverse approach to the various fields of engineering and technology. We’ve strived to ensure that our instructors are young Bahamian professionals within these fields creating a direct pipeline from industry to education and bridging the gap between young professionals and aspiring students.

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To view footage of previous BETA Camps, see the link below: No videos available for 2020 – 2021 camp as these camps were virtual.

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Testimonials I had a lot of fun during this camp because of you guys!! I am definitely coming back! -Farrah Saunders, Chemical/Civil Engineering 2020

My favourite part of ChemE was when we learned about different molecules in chemical reactions. My favourite part of CompSci was making the web pages and the pokedex. Thank you!!! This was amazing and maybe more amazing than I thought it would be. -Sage Plakaris-Knight, Chemical/Web Development 2020

What was your favorite part about the design project? “To work with others and make something that can help the world” -Thomas Lockhart, Electrical Engineering 2020

My favorite part [of the Design Challenge] was developing a personal connection with my teammates and being able to contribute to the group. -Danielle Jones, Chemical/Civil Engineering 2020

My stream was amazing I enjoyed my time and I hope I will come back next year. -Aneko Smith, Chemical Engineering 2019

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Thanks to the Beta Team for waking up my dream and desire to become a Civil Engineer. I will continue to do my best to get more information and knowledge needed as I develop in my future. -Davano Gibson, Civil Engineering 2019

Please have camp 5 times a year. -Allison Jenoure, Computer Science/Web Development 2019

My instructor was very knowledgeable on my stream and not only taught it well but explained every topic to everyone’s understanding. My stream volunteers were very involved through the entire course. They made the stream even funner and more enjoyable. My favorite part of the stream was the group assignment to see how well we could work in any environment. My stream is an amazing stream that involves almost all the areas of engineering. I wouldn’t change it at all. My favorite part of the field trip was the tour of the LJM Maritime Academy. I wish we could [have] spent more time at the LJM Maritime Academy because this was a brand new concept to me and was very intriguing. Overall, the field trip was amazing. My favorite part of the design project was being able to research all different was to improve our Maritime Industry My favorite part of the camp is the amount of new people you get to interact with and make new friendships. -Lyn-narje Rolle, Biomedical Engineering 2019

I went to BETA camp for 4 years and I enjoyed every one. BETA camp has improved my knowledge of engineering and I have spread that knowledge to family and friends, now my sister is attending BETA camp with me. I hope to see the camp go on to where even my kids can one day learn what I learned. I just thank all the people who have given me a chance to attend BETA camp and I hope to attend BETAcamp in 2020 were I can be a volunteer and help the same people who helped me. Thank you! -BeShorn Strachan, Computer Science/Web Development 2019

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This camp was the very best camp I ever have been to. I am definitely looking forward to attending next year. Definitely. I would really reallllyyy like if the camp days would extend for another week. I would want it to be for to weeks or so. Not just one week. - Daniel Brown, Civil/Environmental Engineering 2019

Overall, the camp was really enriching and I’m more excited than ever to take up engineering in college. I feel as though this camp has particularly boosted my interest in this field of work because it opened my eyes to how beneficial engineering can be to me in the near future. -Sabrina Brown, Biomedical Engineering 2018

This camp was a great hands-on experience in engineering and I learned a lot. - Caleb Ferguson, Chemical Engineering 2018

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2022 BETA Camp Overview The 2022 BETA Camp will be our 9th annual engineering and technology summer camp and will take place under the theme “Bahamas 2050: Engineering the Future”. Abraham Lincoln stated it best, “The best way to predict the future is to create it”. Now more than ever we have to envision and engineer the world of tomorrow and it starts with developing those who benefit the most from it. The youth of today. With the uncertainty of the upcoming months, we are currently preparing for a hybrid camp, where we would allow for half of participants to attend in person and half to attend virtually. With this model of preparation, it will allow us to easily shift to a fully virtual camp if necessary, or potentially accommodate more students in-person if health regulations allow. This year students will once again gain access to our stream offerings of Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil/Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical and Software engineering, but will be introduced for the first time to a separate stream for Data Science.

Summary of 2022 Camp Camp Name

Bahamas Engineering & Technology Advancement (BETA) Camp

Camp Theme

Bahamas in 2050: Engineering the Future

Camp Venue

Hybrid/In-Person

Camp Dates

July 18th – July 30th , 2022

Target Grades

Core Focus: 7th-9th (Ages 11-14) Extended: 10-11th

Number of Students

65 (7-9th grades)

Engineering Streams

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Total Budget

$43,575

Aerospace Engineering Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil/Environmental Engineering Software Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Data Science

Field Tours (Virtual) The field tours allow students to acquire front-line exposure to engineering and technology being applied in real life settings. These tours are strategically planned to have relevance to the camp theme. We believe in the importance for augmenting classroom learning with field experience that not only provides exposure but gives students visibility into the opportunities available in both locally and globally. For this hybrid camp we will coordinating a combination of in-person tours where possible as well as virtual tours.

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Camp Objectives The field tours allow students to acquire front-line exposure to engineering and technology being applied in real life settings. These tours are strategically planned to have relevance to the camp theme. We believe in the importance for augmenting classroom learning with field experience that not only provides exposure but gives students visibility into the opportunities available in both locally and globally. For this hybrid camp we will coordinating a combination of in-person tours where possible as well as virtual tours.

Provide hands-on learning and exposure to engineering principles and foundations

Increase interest in science and technology through project-based learning and a design challenge

Improve student understanding of engineering job functions and the Engineering Design Process (EDP)

Exposure to real-life applications of engineering through field tours and the design challenge

Provide funding for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to participate in the camp

Increase the participation of girls within STEM education programming

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Meet The Team and Their Technical Streams Our technical streams are the core of the camp content. Each stream is taught by professional engineering and technologists, with the assistance of university and college students who are studying in related field. This year like every year we will be covering an array of topics which will include the following stream subjects.

Aerospace Engineering Aerospace engineering is the branch of engineering that involves design development, testing and production of aircraft and related systems such as spacecraft, missiles, rocket propulsion systems and equipment that operate beyond earth’s atmosphere.

INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Williams Andrew has a background in aerospace airport management. He has been helping BETA Camp as a volunteer since 2015 when his Junior Achievers (JA) company presented the opportunity to him. Immersing himself in an inspiring environment such as BETA Camp along with instructors, volunteers, and young future Bahamian engineers has attributed to Andrew’s current career and success. Andrew serves as lead instructor and works to recruit a team that provides foundational teaching in aerospace engineering, airport operations and flight simulation. Andrew works at the Nashville International Airport as part of the ambassador program for Clear and will be pursuing a Masters degree in Aerospace Operations and Management.

I HOPE THE STUDENTS GRASP THE LESSON AND KNOWLEDGE OF WHAT THE INSTRUCTOR TAUGHT DURING THE CAMP. NOT ONLY IN CLASS VIA LESSONS BUT ALLOWING THEM TO DISCOVER THEIR CAREER PATH THAT FUELS THEIR PASSION IN LIFE! ~ ANDREW

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Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Engineering is the application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology. The outcomes of this engineering discipline are focused on improving the overall healthcare of society and particularly the lives of those suffering from medical impairments.

Lead Instructor: Trenicka Dukes Trenicka is a biomedical and mechanical engineer by discipline. She was born and raised in Freeport, Bahamas and has a real passion for STEM education and engineering. Trenicka works as Sr. Manufacturing Engineer at Medtronic in Boulder, CO. She works in the Surgical Innovations unit where she works on projects related to technology transfer, capacity expansion, tooling and capital expenditure.

THIS YEAR’S THEME IS RELEVANT BECAUSE IT SPEAKS TO OUR NEED TO NOT ONLY DEFINE THE FUTURE BUT BUILD IT. THAT WORK BEGINS NOW EVEN IF WE’RE LOOKING 28 YEARS OUT. IT TAKES LONG TERM STRATEGIC PLANNING TO BUILD A BAHAMAS WHERE WE CAN ALL THRIVE. ~ TRENICKA

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Co-Instructors: Chadwin Hanna and Theodore Davis Chadwin is a mechanical engineer by discipline with a background specialty in bio-engineering and is from Freeport, Bahamas. Chadwin works as an R&D Engineer at Johnson-Johnson in their Neurovascular division and is presently pursuing a MD/PHD at Florida State University. He is determined to use his knowledge of engineering and the human body to leave a lasting impact on the world of medicine, and most importantly the lives of people for whom this industry exists. Chadwin looks forward to a future filled with learning and countless opportunities to inspire the kind of innovation that not only changes the world but empowers others to do the same.

I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO INSPIRING STUDENTS WITH LEARNING AND COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL ENCOURAGE THE KIND OF INNOVATION THAT NOT ONLY CHANGES THE WORLD BUT EMPOWERS THEM TO DO THE SAME! ~ CHADWIN

Theodore is a native of Nassau, N.P. Bahamas. He graduated from St. Augustine’s College in 2010 and then went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology from Morehouse College, graduating in May of 2014. After, he obtained a Master of Science in Cancer Chemical Biology from the University of Michigan ‘16 and is currently pursuing a medical doctorate degree at Brunel London University. Theo has continued his work in biomedical research, studying tissue engineering and biomaterials such as carbon-based nanoparticle drug delivery systems and injectable hydrogels.

TEACHING IS MY WAY OF GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY THAT RAISED ME. I’VE TAKEN ON SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION BY JOINING A TEAM OF OTHER BRILLIANT MINDS. WE’RE ALL DEDICATED TO MAKING AN IMPACT ON FUTURE BAHAMIAN AND GLOBAL LEADERS. ~ THEO

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Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering is a form of engineering that deals with chemical reactions. This can be in the form of applied chemistry on a laboratory scale, to industrial size processes. Chemical engineers must know and understand chemical principles while also applying the optimization and mathematical modelling of the engineering disciplines.

INSTRUCTOR: D’Andre Wilson-Ihejirika, Jessica Bain and Ashley Russell D’Andre is a chemical engineer by discipline. She was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas but now lives in Toronto, CA. D’Andre worked in the Canadian Oil Sands in Fort McMurray, Alberta, where she has held roles in project development, process safety and process optimization. Presently, D’Andre works as a Project Manager for Research and Innovation Services at York University.

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS WE NEED TO CHANGE IN EDUCATION TO MOVE THE COUNTRY FORWARD IS TO INCREASE INNOVATION IN EDUCATION. THIS INCLUDES DEVELOPING POLICIES AND PROCESSES THAT ALLOW FOR CURRICULUM TO BE ADAPTED TO MATCH THE NEEDS OF A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORKFORCE. THIS SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXPLORE ALTERNATE LEARNING PATHWAYS SUCH AS EXTRA-CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR OPTIONS, LIKE BETA CAMP.! ~ D’ANDRE

Jessica is a master’s student enrolled at the University of Arkansas studying chemical engineering. She holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. Jessica was born and raised in Freeport, Bahamas. She is currently engaged in research as she pursues her Master’s degree. Her research area is in life cycle assessment with a focus on sustainable agriculture. Jessica is investigating the ways beef production and subsequent human activities affect ecosystem services and biodiversity in the environment.

I HAD SUCH AN AWESOME TIME LAST YEAR TEACHING THE KIDS AND SEEING THEIR EXCITEMENT! I CAN’T WAIT TO DO IT AGAIN! ~ JESSICA

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Ashley is a native of Freeport, Grand Bahama and first joined BETA Camp as a volunteer in 2015. In 2016, she obtained an Associate of Science degree in Engineering from The College of The Bahamas. She then moved to Trinidad and Tobago where she was granted a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Process Engineering from The University of the West Indies in 2020. Upon completion of her studies, Ashley returned to Freeport and is currently a Commissioning, Qualification and Validation Engineer at PharmaChem Technologies GB Ltd.

I APPRECIATE HOW BETA CAMP HIGHLIGHTS THE WAYS STEM CAN BE USED TO SOLVE SOME OUR THE COUNTRY’S PROBLEM. THE STEM AWARENESS AND EDUCATION IN A NATIONAL CONTEXT IS JUST TOP NOTCH! ~ ASHLEY

Civil/Environmental Engineering Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings.

Lead Instructor: Cyerra Gibson

Cyerra Gibson is a Civil Engineering Graduate from Dalhousie University with a specialty in Infrastructure. She was born and raised in Nassau Bahamas and graduated from Queens College Highschool in 2015 before pursuing engineering in Canada. As an engineer-in-training, she has gained experience coordinating large and small scale commercial construction projects in both The Bahamas and Canada. Cyerra now focuses her career in green building practices as a Sustainability Analyst and Building Science Consultant at Morrison Hershfield in Ottawa, Ontario. She has a strong passion for youth mentorship, participating as a presenter in BETA Camp since 2020 and acting as a volunteer STEM mentor with various organizations in Canada.

I’M MOST EXCITED ABOUT SEEING THE CURIOSITY OF THE STUDENTS; EVERY YEAR THE STUDENTS ARE SO MUCH MORE INTERESTED IN LEARNING AND SHOW THAT THEY HAVE SO MUCH POTENTIAL IF THEY’RE EXPOSED TO THE POSSIBILITIES. ~ CYERRA

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Co-Instructors: Albrion Symonette Jr., Deshinka Bostwick, Davon Edgecombe and Rashad Swain Albrion is a Professional Engineer (PE) with a background in Civil Engineering with a focus on geotechnical and construction engineering. He was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas. Albrion currently works as a Professional Civil and Geotechnical Engineer in the Ministry of Public Works and has been engaged in multi-million-dollar capital works and infrastructure projects throughout the Bahamas.

BETA IS STIMULATING THE MINDS OF FUTURE BAHAMIAN ENGINEERS, TECHNOLOGIST AND SCIENTISTS THAT WILL PROPEL THE BAHAMAS INTO THE BEST DEVELOPED NATION STATE OVER THE COMING DECADES. WE ARE EXPOSING THE AVERAGE BAHAMIAN TO THE OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPORTANCE OF THE APPLICATIONS OF STEM IN OUR DAY TO DAY LIVES. WE ARE EMPOWERING YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO FOSTER A SPIRIT OF MENTORSHIP AND INTERDISCIPLINARY PARTNERSHIP TO CREATE THE FUTURE THAT WE WANT TO SEE. ~ ALBRION

Deshinka Bostwick is civil engineer with a focus in geotechnical engineering as well as operation’s management. She was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas. Deshinka currently practices as a staff engineer at Integrated Building Services in Nassau where she focuses on civil infrastructure.

THE FUTURE OF BETA IS BRIGHT! WE NEED TO SOMEHOW TAP INTO THE DIASPORA OF BAHAMIAN ENGINEERING STUDENTS TO BRING THEIR EXPERIENCE TO THE NEXT GENERATION. I’D LIKE TO SEE BETA EXPAND INTO STEM FOCUSED COMPETITIONS THAT ENGAGE STUDENTS AS WELL AS SHOWCASE THE EXCITEMENT WE ALL SHARE FOR OUR PROFESSION. ~ DESHINKA

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Software Engineering Computer science is the study of the principles and use of computers which includes both hardware and software applications. Web Development in particular is a specialization of computer science that involves building web applications on the internet.

Lead Instructor: Edison Hanchell and Bradley Thompson Edison Hanchell is an information technology specialist and web developer. He was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas. He specializes in Application Analysis, Virtualization, Database Administration and Software Development. Edison currently works at Doctor’s Hospital in Nassau as a Dev Ops engineer.

I’M ABLE TO SEE THEM THINK ABOUT SOLVING PROBLEMS IN NEW WAYS AND KNOWING THAT I WAS APART OF THAT JOURNEY IS A GIFT. ~ EDISON

Bradley Thompson is a computer engineer by discipline. He was born and raised in Freeport, Bahamas. Bradley works as a Systems Administrator at the Grand Bahama Power Company where he focuses on application support, implementation and maintenance. Bradley has experience in Javascript, AJAX, HTML, CSS, PHP and MySQL; several programming languages including C and Java; wired and wireless network design as well as microprocessor design.

I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HOW THE STUDENTS APPLY THE CONCEPTS AND SKILLS INTRODUCED TO THEM IN THE STREAMS TO THE DESIGN PROJECT. PRESENTATION DAY IS ALWAYS THE MOST EXCITING PART OF BETA CAMP! ~ BRADLEY

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Co-Instructors: Rashan Smith, Sowmya Thottambeti, Darren Butler Rashan Smith is a software engineer with a background in Computer Science and International Affairs. She was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas. Currently, Rashan works as an Associate Consultant at Red Hat based in New York City.

I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO THE EXCITEMENT OF THE STUDENTS AND SEEING THEM APPLY WHAT WE’VE TAUGHT THEM BECOME INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR THE BAHAMAS! ~ RASHAN

Sowmya is currently a software engineer at Nike’s European headquarters. Prior to this, she worked as a data engineer and software engineer at Nike, Cisco, and Intel, respectively. She had earned a bachelor’s degree in electronics & telecommunications and subsequently, a master’s in computer science where she specialized in systems modelling and data analysis. Sowmya prides herself in her unparalleled life experiences and is an advocate for doing things the unconventional way. Sowmya is an excellent example of someone that marches to the beat of her own drum — pioneering the future of innovation whilst bridging the gap between technological possibilities and people.

ONE BARRIER THAT A GROUP LIKE BETA MAY IMPROVE ON IS CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT. HOW CAN STUDENTS FEEL SUPPORTED AFTER THE SUMMER CAMPS AND HACKATHONS? IT IS IMPORTANT TO ENSURE THAT THE LEARNING AND CURIOSITY DOES NOT STOP, BUT IS NURTURED AND EVOLVES INTO CREATING PASSIONATE AND ACTIONORIENTED THINKERS ~ SOWMYA

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Darren is an undergraduate in Computer Science at Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas. As a tech enthusiast, student advocate, and global citizen he’s found his passion in technology and community development. He is also a leader in the National Society of Black Engineers and conducted research in Computer Science Education. After graduation, he plans to pursue graduate studies and a career in software engineering and STEM education, research, and consulting.

I THINK THE IMPACT BETA WILL HAVE ON STUDENTS IS GIVING THEM THE AWARENESS, CONFIDENCE, AND FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS TO SUCCESSFULLY PURSUE CAREER IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH. ~ DARREN

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Electrical Engineering Electrical engineering is a field of engineering that generally deals with the study and application of electricity. Electrical engineering is subdivided into a wide range of subfields including electronics, digital computers, power engineering, telecommunications, control systems, signal processing, instrumentation, and microelectronics.

Lead Instructor: LaToya Johnson and Shonte Cargill Latoya Johnson is an electrical engineer by discipline. She was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas. LaToya’s professional experience of twenty (20) plus years includes activities in project management, construction management, energy management consulting and business consulting services. She works with organizations to streamline workflow processes and assist with improving productivity.

I AM EXCITED AT HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHALLENGE YOUNG MINDS AS THEY LEARN ABOUT STEM. I LOOK FORWARD TO IDEAS THAT WILL BE CREATED AS E ENCOURAGE THEM TO THINK OF NEW AND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO BUILD A MORE SUSTAINABLE BAHAMAS. ~ LATOYA

Shonté Cargill has a background in Electrical Engineering Technology and Engineering Management. Throughout her college career she held numerous leadership roles in Student Government Association, NCAA Student Athlete Advisory Committee (both locally and nationally), Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Engineer Without Borders, and Gamma Beta Honour Society. Shonte is the lead plant engineer on a private cay within the Bahamas overseeing renewable energy systems on site. She has a passion for robotics and hopes to further her studies in Sustainable Energy Engineering while continuing to mentor and mold youth.

“IT’S CRUCIAL FOR YOUNG BAHAMIAN STUDENTS TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES IN STEM CAREERS. THE EARLIER THAT THEY’RE EXPOSED TO STEM, ESPECIALLY IN FUN BUT EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS LIKE BETA CAMP, THE EASIER IT WILL BE FOR THEM TO NAVIGATE THAT INTEREST INTO PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION, INTERNSHIPS, CAREERS AND BUSINESSES IN STEM.” ~ SHONTÉ

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Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering is the broadest of all engineering and encompasses the design of mechanical systems. Mechanical engineers use core physical principles to design and analyze manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and machinery, heating and cooling systems, transport systems, aircraft, watercraft, robotics, medical devices, weapons, and others.

Instructor: Trenicka Dukes, Aston Symonette, Brendon Johnson, Raymond Bingham Aston Symonette is a mechanical engineer by discipline but also has a background in project management. Aston has held roles as Junior Engineer at Miya, Operations Engineer at Sun Oil Limited, Project Manager – Infrastructure at the Water and Sewerage Corporation and now works and Sol Petroleum in Nassau as a Facilities Supervisor.

I’M EXCITED TO SEE MORE INTERACTION AND COMPETITION BETWEEN THE STREAMS THIS YEAR! ~ ASTON

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Data Science Data science is the field of study in which vast volumes of data is captured, maintained, processed, analyzed, and communicated using modern tools and techniques. The purpose is to find unseen patterns, derive meaningful information, and make business decisions. Data science utilizes complex machine learning algorithms to build predictive models. The data used for analysis can come from many different sources and presented in various formats.

Instructor: D’Andre Wilson-Ihejirika, William Moss, Bradley Thompson, Darren Butler, Sowmya Thottambeti and Keithan William Moss is a current junior honor student pursuing his Bachelors of Science in Computer Science at Kettering University. He is also a former BETA Camp student who attended 4 camps in total and attributes his career aspirations to the exposure he received during his time at BETA Camp. William is an aspiring data scientist and throughout his college career has landed Co-ops with Grand Bahama Power Company and Branson Healthcare. This summer he will be working as a software engineer intern with Amazon.

I have attended 4 BETA Camps in the past and the teachers really made computer science fun, interesting and challenging. This is the biggest reason I decided to pursue it as a career path. BETA Camp played a pivotal role in that decision and so because of that exposure I’m now able to pursue a career path that is changing our world rapidly. I’m excited to give back as an instructor this year, this is such a full circle moment! -William

Keithan Smith is currently a MSc Risk Management and Financial Engineering candidate at Imperial College London. He has professional experience as a Strategic Risk and financial advisory consultant at Deloitte, Atlanta, USA and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the Florida International University.

My ambition is to lead through service and I’m excited to impart knowledge in statistical analyses using R and Python to the 2022 BETA cohort. -Keithan

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GLOBAL IMPACT This year’s BETA Camp is addressing concerns around the lack of diversity currently within the Bahamian economy through collaboration between education and industry. The aims and directives of this BETA Camp fit into a larger global initiative particularly outlined by the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Here’s how what we are doing meet SDG targets and plays a larger role in the overall global impact of the SDG’s:

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Regional Impact Caribbean 2050 A report by The Commonwealth organization, a group of 54 countries including the Bahamas working to achieve prosperity, democracy and peace, wrote a report in 2016 on Achieving a Resilient Future for Small States. The strategic framework for Vision 2050 includes key actions for achieving the Caribbean that we want. Through BETA Camp we are intrinsically contributing to the several tenets of that framework which include the following key actions for creating the Caribbean we want: 4.2.1 A creative and enterprising economy in which innovation is the driver “To increase total factor productivity (TFP) by 2 per cent per annum, we recommend developing human capital competencies for the knowledge economy. This can be achieved by implementing regional curriculum reform to build competencies in core and technology-based subjects, as well as problem-solving/analytical workplace skills and developing capability in research and development (R&D) and increasing ICT connectivity in the underserved areas of the region using access to global grant schemes.” 4.2.2 Youth Fully integrated into national development

as the region’s most valuable and creative asset, which needs to be developed with the mind-set that they are partners in the development of the region as we transition from the present situation to the future that we envision for 2050.” 4.2.3 A stable society where people are safe, secure and prosperous •

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Meeting the requirements of the knowledge-based economy. Re-engineering the curricula and programme content to incorporate: • Problem solving • Critical thinking • Creativity and entrepreneurship • Team building, leadership and self-management skills ICT and technological skills

Pathways for Innovation • Youth employability 7.5.1 Create greater economic opportunities 7.5.2Enhance education and skills 7.5.3Facilitate youth entrepreneurship

“In order to achieve Vision 2050, young people must be viewed

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DELIVERABLES What to Expect? Target

65 students

Distribution of

Females

Public School

45% or higher

50% or higher

15-20 students per

ratio

discipline

students

Field Trips

Project Development

Contact Hours

Scaled Prototype

100 contact hours per

Construction

student

We believe it is important to define the specific learning objectives (SLOs) that will result from the participation in BETA Camp. This camp will not only be insightful and engaging but will inspire future generations of Bahamian STEM professionals. Therefore, with this camp it is our desire to achieve the following SLOs.

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Project Management • • • •

Learn planning and organization skills Develop a project plan Learn to work within a team and become an effective team member Communicate results and findings to a large group

Community Impact • • •

Discover ways to address and resolve national issues Learn which technical careers are needed for future development Make informed decisions on potential careers in engineering and technology

Integrative Problem Solving • • •

Enhance their ability to research and problem solve. Learn to apply problem solving techniques to national issues Learn to develop viable solutions to complex problems

Critical Thinking • •

Understand the basic principles of engineering Describe the engineering design process

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Engineering Design & Development • • • •

Acquire a solid foundation in a specific engineering discipline Gain experience in working with various engineering tools (3D modeling) Apply the engineering design process Build a prototype to represent a design model

Industry and Economy • • •

Understanding of various industries Learn how the economy is dependent on multiple industries Learn how each industry can affect both local and global economy

2022

Project Timeline Fundraising Begins

April

Social Media Marketing Ramp-up 2

Radio/TV Marketing Ramp-up

Camp Registration Opens

Fundraising Closes

June

Camp Ends

Camp Report

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Post-Camp Press Release

Camp Review

May

Camp Registration Closes

Camp Begins

August

March

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September

Camp Agenda Week 1 Start Time: Time 8:30 AM 9:00 AM

9:30 AM

10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12:00 PM

8:30 AM

Time Interval:

Mon

Tue

Drop off for in-person

Welcome & Introduction to BETA Camp 2021 / Icebreaker

0:30:00

(in minutes)

Wed

Thu

Drop off for inperson

Stream Lessons 1 (Introduction)

Drop off for inperson

Icebreaker/Activity

Design Project Introduction

Guest Speaker / Keynote

Drop off for inperson

Drop off for in-person

Icebreaker/Activity

OPTIONAL Instructor Touch base / CheckIn

Stream Lesson 3

Lab Session 2 Online Activity/Quiz

Lunch

Sat

Morning Session

Stream Lesson 2 (Instruction) Lab Session 1

Lunch

Fri

Morning Session Guest Speaker / Keynote

Dates: July 19 - 31, 2021

(GUEST SPEAKER or FIELD TRIP)

OPTIONAL HandsOn Activity Build Day 3

Lab Session 3

Lunch

12:30 PM 01:00 PM

Online Activity/Quiz/ Research

01:30 PM

(Group activities / scavenger hunt for in-person)

02:00 PM

Hands-On Activity Build Day 1 / Office Hours

OPTIONAL

Hands-On Activity Build Day 2 / Office Hours

Technical Presentation Prep

Online Activity / Research

02:30 PM 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

Break

Design Project Planning & Research

04:00 PM 04:30 PM 05:00 PM 05:30 PM

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Week 2 Time

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

8:30 AM

Drop off for inperson

9:00 AM

Morning Session

9:30 AM

Icebreaker/Activity

10:00 AM

Welcome/ Introduction Online Presentation Tools & Technical Presentation Criteria

Stream Lesson 4 (Instruction)

Icebreaker/Activity

Sat

Drop off for

in-person

Morning Session Guest Speaker / Keynote

Icebreaker/Activity

Lab Session 4 Online Activity/Quiz

Prep for Judging

Welcome and Judges’ Introductions

Stream Lesson 5 (Instruction)

10:30 AM 11:00 AM

Morning Session

Fri

Lab Session 5

Group Virtual Field Trip

Lunch

Online Activity/Quiz

Design Project Presentations & Judging

11:30 AM 12:00 PM

Lunch

12:30 PM 01:00 PM

Online Activity/Quiz/

Online Activity/ Quiz/Research

01:30 PM

Research

(Group activities / scavenger hunt for in-person)

02:00 PM

(Group activities / scavenger hunt for in-person)

02:30 PM

Stream Lessons

Hands-On Activity Build Day 4 / Office Hours

(Group activities)

Online public voting for technical presentations

Hands-On Activity Build Day 5 / Office Hours Tallying of scores / votes

Stream Lessons

03:00 PM 03:30 PM

Break

Presentation of the winners

Design Project Planning & Research

Design Project Presentation Prep / Mock Presentations

Exit Surveys

04:00 PM 04:30 PM 05:00 PM 05:30 PM

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2022 Camp Budget To accommodate 120 students from multiple islands for 2 week-long sessions, as well as instructors and volunteers, we are seeking support for a budget of $43,575. This is broken down as follows:

Engineering and Design Project Kits

Program Materials

$12,000

T-Shirts & Polos

$1,200

General Supplies (backpacks, lanyards, pens, notebooks, etc.)

$1,200

Shipping/Duty

$4,000

Subtotal

$18,400

Administrative Costs

Operational Expenses (Web Hosting, Admin accounts, Software, Storage)

$2,500

Facilities Rental

$4,000

Subtotal

$6,500

Hotel Rooms

Travel & Accommodations

$4,000

Car Rental

$1,700

Flights

$1,000

Subtotal

$6,700

Daily Lunch

Food

$1,600

Daily Drinks/Snacks/Utensils

$1,200

Closing Ceremony

$1,200

Subtotal

$4,000

Banners/Signs/Decorations

Promotional Materials

Graphic Design

$700 $300

Photography & Videography

$2,000

Certificates & Plaques

$400

Prizes/Gifts

$2,500

Subtotal

$5,900

TOTAL (including 5% contingency)

$43,575

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Sponsorship Options To ensure an engaging and enlightening camp experience for all 65 students, we are asking for support through monetary and inkind sponsorship. Each level of sponsorship will be accompanied by unique opportunities for the sponsor to engage the students and be featured in the 2022 BETA Camp promotional campaign.

Monetary Sponsorship Options Below is a table summary of the monetary sponsorship options, followed by the unique benefits of each level of sponsorship. Sponsorship Level

Opportunities Available

Amount

Brief Description

Diamond

$25,000

Title sponsor for the camp

Titanium

$15,000

Exclusive sponsor for the camp

Platinum

$10,000

Featured sponsor for the camp

Gold

$5,000

Prominent sponsor of the camp

Silver

$2,500

Key sponsor of the camp

Bronze

$1,000

Supporting sponsor to the camp

Support one student’s travel and accommodation from a family island OR sponsor the purchase of a device for a student

Student /Technology Sponsor

$500

Diamond Sponsor The Diamond Sponsor or Title Sponsor of the Camp is a one of a kind opportunity for a company to headline the camp and give a significant donation to the success of the program. This sponsorship option will receive the following benefits: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Title Sponsor of the Camp, e.g. “2022 BETA Camp presented by [YOUR COMPANY NAME]” Press Release specifically highlighting Title sponsorship Opportunity to have an address at Opening to students and Closing Ceremony to the public Opportunity to host a workshop session during camp Invitation to have a panelist at the public panel Logo placement featured prominently on Opening and Closing Ceremony banners Company name mentioned on all Radio and TV features Company Name and Logo prominently featured on website home page Prominent logo placement on sponsor page of website Prominent feature on camp highlight video 20 tweets with company name 20 Facebook posts with company name Logo present on all camp flyers and promotional materials Photo opportunity with students at closing

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Titanium Sponsor The Titanium Sponsor is an exclusive opportunity for a company to headline the camp and give a significant donation to the success of the program. This sponsorship option will receive the following benefits: • • • • • • • • • • •

Press Release specifically highlighting sponsorship Opportunity to have an address at Opening to students and Closing Ceremony to the public Invitation to have a panelist at the public panel Logo placement featured prominently on Opening and Closing Ceremony banners Company name mentioned on all Radio and TV features Company Name and Logo prominently featured on website home page Prominent logo placement on sponsor page of website 20 tweets with company name 20 Facebook posts with company name Logo present on all camp flyers and promotional materials Photo opportunity with students at closing

Platinum Sponsor The Platinum Sponsor of the Camp is a one of only 3 opportunities for a company to be featured as a main sponsor of the camp. This sponsorship option will receive the following benefits: • • • • • • • • • • •

Press Release specifically highlighting Platinum sponsorship Opportunity to have an address at Opening to students and Closing Ceremony to the public Invitation to have a panelist at the public panel Logo placement featured prominently on Opening and Closing Ceremony banners Company name mentioned on all Radio and TV features Company Name and Logo prominently featured on website home page Prominent logo placement on sponsor page of website 15 tweets with company name 15 Facebook posts with company name Logo present on all camp flyers and promotional materials Photo opportunity with students at closing

Gold Sponsor The Gold Sponsor option is one of only 5 opportunities for a company to be one of the most prominent sponsors of the camp. This sponsorship option comes with significant promotional benefits, including the following: • • • • • • • • •

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Press Release specifically highlighting all Gold sponsors Invitation to have a panelist at the public panel Logo placement featured prominently on Opening and Closing Ceremony banners Company name mentioned on Radio and TV features Prominent logo placement on sponsor page of website 10 tweets with company name 10 Facebook posts with company name Logo present on all camp flyers and promotional materials Photo opportunity with students at closing

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Silver Sponsor The Silver Sponsor option is one of only five opportunities to be featured as a key sponsor of the camp. This sponsorship option allows for multiple benefits including the following: • • • • • • • • •

One of the key sponsors of the camp Name mentioned in press release specifically highlighting sponsors Logo placement on Opening and Closing Ceremony banners Company name mentioned on Radio and TV features Prominent logo placement on sponsor page of website 5 tweets with company name 5 Facebook posts with company name Logo present on all camp flyers and promotional materials Photo opportunity with students at closing

Bronze Sponsor The Bronze Sponsor option is an important support for the camp. Companies that choose this option will receive the following benefits: • • • • •

Logo placement on Opening and Closing Ceremony banners Logo placement on sponsor page of website 2 tweets with company name 2 Facebook posts with company name Photo opportunity with students at closing

Student Sponsor This year we are planning to host 65 students at the BETA Camp with a target of at least 20 being from the family islands. These family island students may participate in-person or virtually. In order to facilitate this, we are asking for companies to sponsor the cost and accommodation for a student to travel from a family island to stay in Nassau for the duration of the camp OR for companies to sponsor students that may need a device to attend virtually. The Student Sponsor option will receive the following benefits: • • • •

Company name listed on sponsor page of website Tweet highlighting company and student sponsored Facebook highlighting company and student sponsored Photo opportunity with student sponsored

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In-Kind Sponsorship Options We are not only accepting monetary donations, but also highly value any in-kind contributions that companies can provide. Below is a summary of some of the key in-kind donations that we are seeking. Benefits of each depend on the value of the in-kind sponsorship. Please contact us for more details.

In-Kind Sponsorship Type

Approx. Value

Food Sponsor

Up to $1,000 per day

Sponsor lunch for one of the days of the camp (Sponsor may choose to support more than one day)

Bus/Car Sponsor

Up to $5,000

Sponsor the use of a bus/vans for students to be dropped off at the UB campus

Print Sponsor

Up to $1,000

Sponsor printing of material handouts for camp

Media Sponsor

Up to $5,000

Sponsor photo and video coverage of camp activities

Sponsor 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place prizes for design project winners as well as the technical exhibition winner prize

This option allows companies to sponsor students who will be attending virtually may not have access to a device. These funds would allow for those students to have a device given to them that they can use throughout the camp as well as for their future studies..

This option allows companies to sponsor one or more of their employees to be instructors/guest lecturers at the camp for a day, 2 days or the entire week! Contact us for more information.

Prize Sponsor

Opportunities Available

Up to $1,000 per prize

Brief Description

[NEW]

Technology Sponsor

Up to $500

[NEW]

Employee Sponsor

Up to $2,500

We are also accepting other in-kind donations. If your company feels as though they can benefit the camp with their products or services, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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SPONSORSHIP FORM Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the BETA Camp, please complete the form below and we will forward you an invoice. Please confirm your interest in sponsorship by May 30th, 2021 to ensure that you receive all sponsorship benefits. Company Name: Company Mailing Address: Name of Company Representative: Representative Phone Contact: Representative Email Address: Platinum Gold Silver Bronze

Sponsorship Level (Choose One)

Student Food Media Prize Grand Bahama Abaco/Moore’s Island Bimini Berry Islands Exuma

If Student Sponsor, which island would you like to sponsor a student from?

Eleuthera Andros Rum Cay Other: _____________________ In-Kind Sponsorship?

Yes/No Food Bus Print Media

Type of In-Kind Sponsorship

Prize Employee Other: Sponsorship Value

Is your company willing to send a representative as a judge?

Yes/No Judge Name: Judge Email: Judge Phone Contact:

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BETA Financial Information Payment Information: Bahamas Engineering & Technology Advancement (BETA) RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Branch Name: Freeport Branch Address: East Mall & Explorer’s Way P.O. Box F-40061, Freeport, G.B. Bahamas Branch No: 05285 Account No: 1705920

Contact Information: Bahamas Engineering & Technology Advancement (BETA) P.O. Box SP-64203 Nassau, Bahamas E contact@wearebeta.co W: www.wearebeta.co

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Contact Information For more information, please visit our website www.wearebeta.co For questions regarding sponsorship or other inquiries please contact us at: contact@wearebeta.co

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