About G.R.I.T.S.
Green and Resilient Infrastructure Technical Skills
GRITS is an extracurricular program created to provide high school students with hands-on training in STEM skills that are integral to coastal conservation. Each module taught throughout the program will focus on a new skill that is sought after in STEM careers.
These modules include:
- Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS-drone) operation
- Watercraft operation
- Navigation and mapping
- Basic electrical systems
- Nursery methods and planting techniques
- Data analysis, interpretation, project design, and permitting
Training modules include:
How to fly a drone!
How to drive a boat!
upcoming Events
June 10- 14, 2024 | 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION CLOSED- GRITS June Summer Program
REGISTRATION CLOSED- THIS EVENT IS FULL. If you are interested in our GRITS Summer Camp, please register for our July date below.
Free Certificate Program for High School Students- Apply for our comprehensive hands-on learning experience from June 10-14, 2024 at the Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center. Each day will start at 9:00 am and run until 3:30 pm. Get ready for a fantastic event where will learn a variety of STEM skills, as well as learning about coastal conservation. We’ll be offering a week of engaging activities and informative sessions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and have a great time. Mark your calendars and get ready for the GRITS Summer Camp!
MSU Extension Center | 1815 Popps Ferry Rd, Biloxi, MS
July 22- 26, 2024 | 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
GRITS July Summer Program
Free Certificate Program for High School Students- Apply for our comprehensive hands-on learning experience from July 22-26, 2024 at the Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center. Each day will start at 9:00 am and run until 3:30 pm. Get ready for a fantastic event where will learn a variety of STEM skills, as well as learning about coastal conservation. We’ll be offering a week of engaging activities and informative sessions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and have a great time. Mark your calendars and get ready for the GRITS Summer Camp!
MSU Extension Center | 1815 Popps Ferry Rd, Biloxi, MS
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