Advanced Competitive Science

Advanced Competitive Science (ACS) is a conceptual engineering program in which students explore mechanical and electrical systems through fabrication and assemblies, design processes utilizing 3D modeling tools, and control systems incorporating sensor interfacing, data collection, motion control and embedded logic programming. Rather than a traditional information-push class dynamic, ACS provides a learning environment whereby students pull learning elements from various resources; and thereby, develop advanced problem-solving skills and sub-level of mastery of formal teachings in science and mathematics as a result of direct application of these knowledge sets. By engaging students in the iterative process of problem formulation, abstraction, analysis, design, prototyping, testing and evaluating, ACS expands student development beyond information concentricity and toward innovation and entrepreneurialism. ACS activities may require travel.

Note to other schools and institutions: Convinced of the value engineering technology programs bring to schools, we are committed to making engineering technology programs accessible to others. As we continue to develop our program, we are working to meet the challenge of making ACS transferable/scalable. Please feel free to explore our website, and if you see that an ACS type program would be a benefit in your institution, we are always available to share.

To get more information about ACS, contact Timothy Jump at tjump@BSMschool.org.