The main part of SigmaCamp academic program are the Semilabs that combine theoretical (Seminar) and practical (Lab) parts in 90-minute session. Each semilab is a course, running for the five “regular” days of camp. Each student can attend 2 semilabs, one in the morning and one in the afternoon
Semilabs come in three difficulty lеvels. Please consider the following guidelines when selecting semilabs you would like to attend at SigmaCamp:
Introductory level semilabs do not assume any prior knowledge on the topic
Intermediate level semilabs do not require any prior knowledge on the topic, but will generally be more challenging
Advanced level semilabs are the most challenging ones. They have prerequisites - a set of concepts you are expected to be familiar with prior to attending the semilab
Soap bubbles captivate children and adults alike, combining delightful play with intriguing scientific principles. In this exploration, we will...
Cryptography, as most people know, has the answers to life's most important questions. How can we share a secret with 100 people so that any 50 of...
Python is one of the most popular programming languages today, known for its simple and readable syntax that closely resembles English. It...
What exactly is fire, and what components are necessary for combustion to occur? Can combustion happen without oxygen or even underwater? Since...
Have you ever wondered how scientists figure out what a drug actually does to a living organism? In this Semilab, you'll learn how to design and...
Typically, there are more viruses in a cup of seawater or lake water than people on Earth! Don't worry about going out swimming, though. The...
Have you ever considered whether it’s possible to shrink an entire research laboratory onto a chip the size of your palm? Welcome to the world of...
Build a Smart House. Learn IoT and Web Dev. Think like an inventor.
Ready to unlock the secrets of the IoT world and model your very own...
Think for a moment how much electric lights, computers, the internet, and cell phones matter to us today. These and the many other inventions...
"What makes a gel jelly? Can you really mix oil and water? How do you grill the perfect steak? Science holds the answers! In this course, you'll...
Quantum mechanics is a fascinating theory that lies at the heart of our understanding of nature at small scales. It uses some of the most...
Light isn’t just something we see—it moves like waves and acts like particles, unveiling some of nature’s most fascinating mysteries. In this...
We face uncertainty all the time, so we should be great at probability... right? Well, not always! In this semilab, we will look into probability...
Zeno of Elea is usually credited with the observation that arguments involving infinity frequently and easily lead to seemingly paradoxical...
Ready to level up your coding skills? In this semilab, we will dive into essential data structures (arrays, lists, stacks, queues, trees, etc.)...
Surely you have used ChatGPT or Claude or Bing Copilot over past couple fo years. Have you always wanted to know what's inside it, but were afraid...
Can an organism rebuild its entire body from just a tiny fragment? Planaria can. In this course, we will explore the astonishing world of...
What is genetic engineering? Simply put, you take a gene of some protein, introduce it into a new organism, and this organism starts to produce...
We will study the underbelly of nervous systems: from worms and roaches to humans. Using the electric nature of nerve impulses we will detect...
Ready to expand on your basic Smart House model built during previous Sigma? You will have a chance to add your favorite sensors, implement unique...
Did you know the tiny lights inside your phone, TV, and room lamps are made from materials so remarkable they earned a Nobel Prize? From the first...
Besides being central to almost all aspects of modern physics, special relativity is weird. Did you know that a change of reference frame can turn...
They say that the flap of a butterfly's wings can cause a hurricane on the other side of the world. This "butterfly effect" references the fact...
In recent years, advancements in AI have generated much public interest. Large language models have shocked many with their power to mimic...
Drones are cheap, common, and easy to fly, but have you ever wondered how they fly and what they could accomplish if multiple drones worked...
Come and see how quantum computers and quantum cryptography work! In this semilab we will cover the essential elements of quantum computing. Did...
In both science fiction and non-fiction films, filmmakers often depict science labs as rooms filled with elaborate glassware, the functions of...
Scientists can now edit genes with remarkable precision, allowing them to rewrite the code of life much like editing a sentence. In this hands-on...
Ever wondered what it's actually like to be a doctor beyond what you see in medical shows? In this workshop, you will learn to restart hearts with...
"Mitochondria are the powerhouse of a cell" – we all know this notorious expression from school, but what does it actually mean? In this semilab,...