Bootcamps
The systems and industry bootcamp track
The systems and industry track is for students who want to understand the big picture: how energy, materials and goods move through Africa's economies.
What students do
- Map a system: a mini-grid, a factory or a supply chain from farm to shop.
- Step inside: explore one part in a virtual lab, such as circuits, motors or magnetic materials.
- Break it: test what happens when a link fails, such as a power line tripping.
- Fix it: design a solution, such as solar and batteries for backup.
Example challenge
"A juice factory loses power every afternoon. How can it keep running?" Teams model the problem, test solutions and present a plan.
Skills students gain
- systems thinking;
- applying physics to real problems;
- data and decision making;
- teamwork and presentation.
Why it matters
Africa is building power networks, factories and transport systems. People who understand whole systems are needed to design and run them.
The showcase
Teams present their system map and solution to parents and teachers.