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GREAT!
program activities have focused on providing
girls with increasingly advanced computer technology
skills, preparing them to use high-end graphics
software and virtual reality technology in the
production of virtual 'exhibits' for display
in the Museum's galleries. As an introduction
to the sophisticated 3D software, girls spent
the first several days of the 4-week summer
design institute engaged in hands-on geometry
challenges, allowing them to come to grips with
measurement, metric units, tessellations, and
a variety of geometric shapes. They then used
a set of learning cards developed by the Museum
to acquire basic mastery of the 3D StudioMax
virtual reality software. During the final two
weeks of the summer program, girls worked in
teams to design and develop their virtual reality
projects, creating exciting 3D worlds that
reflected their interests, including such masterpieces
as a futuristic amusement park, a very haunted
house, and a Smart-Mall.
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Students working with
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Hands-On
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Students in planning
stage of their projects
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part of their program experience, GREAT!
participants took part in a variety of localfield
trips. Outings to local malls, food courts and
attractions provided girls with the opportunity
to look for architectural design ideas, and
to capture digital images for incorporation
into their virtual reality projects. Some of
the trips provided girls with first-hand experience
of advanced graphics and 3D technology applications,
such as visits to a local IMAX and a video arcade.
Equally importantly, the trips also gave girls
a break from their complex technology assignments,
and a chance to "let their hair down!"
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At the end of each academic year
and each summer session, the GREAT!
project  hosted
an event for the families of the GREAT!
participants. These events provided the girls
with a chance to present their final projects
to their families and to celebrate their accomplishments.
As part of each Family Day, participants received
a Certificate of Achievement and a $150 stipend,
and everyone shared in an informal buffet. Family
members received free access to the Museum for
the day, allowing them to enjoy all of the Museum's
permanent and traveling exhibitions.
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part of their program experience, GREAT!
participants took part in a variety of localfield
trips. Outings to local malls, food courts and
attractions provided girls with the opportunity
to look for architectural design ideas, and
to capture digital images for incorporation
into their virtual reality projects. Some of
the trips provided girls with first-hand experience
of advanced graphics and 3D technology applications,
such as visits to a local IMAX and a video arcade.
Equally importantly, the trips also gave girls
a break from their complex technology assignments,
and a chance to "let their hair down!"
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