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Girl Scouts of the USA
Various Camps
Extreme Careers is an intensive 5-day program of science and discovery for a nationally selected group of 24 Girl Scouts sponsored by the Lockheed Martin Career Exploration Fund and the Girl Scouts of the USA.
Girl Scouts will engage in dynamic and creative exploration designed to allow girls to experience several career roles. Highlighted careers include:
a.. Engineer - Become a designer and inventor
b.. Space scientist - Build a utopian community on Mars
c.. Forensic scientist - Be a CSI-style detective
Also included will be a trip to NYC for a museum, planetarium, or Broadway show. The program will involve, thrill, and inspire girls in these technical and cutting edge career possibilities. Each participating Girl Scout will devise an outreach plan for taking what she learned home to her school, Girl Scout council, and community.
Contact: Ruthe Farmer, Girl Scouts (503-598-6519)
Email: farmerr@juliette.org
Web site: http://www.girlscoutscrc.org/Basic_Info/Camp/camp.htm

iD Tech Camps
Nationwide Summer Technology and Computer Camps
iD Tech Camps is the nation's most recommended technology camp! Weeklong day and overnight summer technology programs for ages 7-17 at 50 prestigious universities in 22 states. This includes Virginia Tech, Georgetown University, Brown University, Stanford University, MIT, and more. Create 2D and 3D video games, experience game modding, improve your gaming skills with the Gaming Athletes course, build robots to compete, design websites with Flash® animations, film and edit digital movies, create your own comic book with zany digital photos, learn programming and more. With one computer per student and an average of five students per staff, campers are given the attention they need to excel and take home a project at the end of the weeklong course. Additionally, teens can travel to Spain for our Documentary Filmmaking program or participate in iD Gaming Academy for an intensive 3 weeks of game development.
Contact: Call Toll Free 1-888-709-TECH (8324) for details.
Web site: www.internalDrive.com

ASM Materials Camp®
A program utilizing hands-on learning principles of applied math, physics, and chemistry. A unique team-based, intensive problem solving science experience under the direction of a distinguished world-class faculty, “Materials Mentor”. Combination of mini-demonstrations, field trips with extensive involvement in laboratory facilities to actively explore materials science & engineering principles. Nearly 30 locations across the United States. Attendance is FREE.
Contact: Scott Giesler (440-338-5151, ext. 5655)
Email: scott.giesler@asminternational.org
Web site: www.asmfoundation.org

National Student Leadership Conference
Engineering
Dates: 6/24-7/3, 2007; 7/7-7/16, 2007; 7/20-7/29, 2007; 8/2-8/11, 2007; 7/18-7/27, 2007; 7/31-8/9, 2007
If science and math are your passions and you are thinking about a career in engineering, this National Student Leadership Conference program is designed precisely for you. Spend time on college campuses (either the University of Maryland or UC-Berkeley) exploring the many different aspects of a career in engineering. Whether your interests lie in mechanical or chemical, electrical or civil or any other field of engineering, there is something here for you.
Contact: NSLC, 111 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604, Phone: (800) 994.6752 Fax: (312) 765.0081
Web site: www.nslcleaders.org

ALABAMA
Student Introduction To Engineering (SITE)
The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama College of Engineering will host three week-long residential programs for rising high school juniors and seniors who have an interest in science, mathematics and engineering. SITE students live in residence halls; tour a plant to see engineers at work; engage in teaming and communication exercises; attend mini-courses in mathematics, engineering, computer science, and English; participate in several panel discussions involving professional engineers, UA engineering students, and other University staff; and participate in a design competition. Approximately 40 students will be selected to participate in each session.
Contact: Alicia Flowers, Coordinator of Student Recruitment The University of Alabama, College of Engineering, Box 870200, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0200 or Miranda Carlisle, Southern Company Multicultural Engineering Program Coordinator, The University of Alabama, College of Engineering, Box 870200-0200, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0200.
Phone: (205)348-2547 or (205)348-4267
Email: aflowers@coe.eng.ua.edu or mcarlisle@coe.eng.ua.edu
Web site: http://www.eng.ua.edu

SCREAM - Summer Camp in Robotics, Engineering and Mathematics
University of South Alabama
July 11-15, 2005 and July 18-23, 2005
SCREAMERS will be introduced to basic engineering and robotics concepts while reinforcing their math and science skills during participation in a series of hands-on projects and industry field trips. Using a computer-aided design package that brings real-life engineering structures and bridge building problems into the classroom, students will be challenged to apply their math and science skills to determine a bridge design that will support the heaviest loads. The use of lasers and fiber optics in communication equipment will be introduced. Students will then investigate how this equipment is used for high tech fingerprint identification. Following basic instruction on the computer programming requirements for robotics students will design, construct and program robots to perform simple tasks. One day during this camp will be an industry day featuring a field trip to at least two local industries where the application of technology is vital to the business.
Contact: Assistant Dean Robert Foley, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, Phone: 251-460-6140
Email: rfoley@jaguar1.usouthal.edu
Web site: http://www.southalabama.edu/casc/kids.html

Pre-College Program In Engineering
Tuskegee University
For nearly 30 years, Tuskegee University has administered a comprehensive pre-college program designed to recruit, prepare and graduate minorities in engineering. High school rising and graduating seniors spend from one to eight weeks on campus, depending on the program in which they are enrolled, taking classes, engaging in research, attending seminars, performing experiments and attending carefully designed field trips. These activities are designed to motivate and prepare students for study and careers in engineering. Students will also have access to campus resources including computers, libraries, athletic facilities and health services.
Contact: Ms. Toya Dean, Assistant to the Dean for Student Development and Special Programs, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama 36088
Phone: (334)727-8946 or (334)727-8355
Email: tdean@tuskegee.edu
Web site: http://www.tuskegee.edu/Global/story.asp?S=1172479

ALASKA
University of Alaska - Fairbanks
UAF Alaska Summer Research Academy (ASRA)
July 14-25, 2008
ASRA is a summer outreach program offered by the UAF College of Natural Science and Mathematics. The program provides an opportunity for students in grades 8-12 to experience life on the UAF campus and work with university faculty, staff and industry professionals in the sciences, engineering or liberal arts. Students have the option to enroll in the full residential program or participate as a commuter (8AM-6PM) student. Residential and commuter students all enjoy the same academic experience and receive one college credit on completion. Registration is open through June 10 or until filled. Placement is made in the order applications are received. Space is limited.
Contact: Jeff Drake, University of Alaska Fairbanks, College of Natural Science and Mathematics, Fairbanks, Alaska (907-474-7077)
Email: asra@uaf.edu
Web site: http://www.uaf.edu/asra/

ARIZONA
Arizona State University
Computer Science and Engineering Program
July 9 - 13, 2007
Focus will be on computer science and computer systems engineering. Student will learn basic programming and a selection of technologies that will broaden their knowledge of the fields of computer science and engineering. In addition, students will program and build a Sumo-Bot Robot. The program will end with a robotic competition.
Target Group: Students entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the Fall of 2007
Application Fee: $25 (non refundable) + Tuition: $240; scholarships available
Camp Type: Non-residentiaL students must be picked up and dropped off daily, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Contact: Arizona State University, Center for Outreach and Recruitment, Summer Institute 2004, Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, P.O. Box 878106, Tempe, AZ 85287-8106 (tel: 480-965-4665) (fax:480-965-8394)
Email: engineering@asu.edu
Web site: http://www.fulton.asu.edu/fulton/departments/cor/summer/summerinstitute.php

Arizona State University
Computer Gaming Camp
June 18 - July 27, 2007
Students will work with faculty and staff who have game industry experience to create prototypes for computer games using the latest software, hardware, and development tools. The program provides the optimal balance between creativity and application, evaluation and analysis, and instruction-based learning and hands-on practice. By the completion of the program, the students will have developed a game concept, identified the target audience, and created a working prototype.
Target Group: Students entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the Fall of 2007
Application Fee: $25 (non-refundable) + Tuition: $1,500; scholarships may be available
Camp Type: Non-residential: students must be picked up and dropped off daily, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Contact: Arizona State University, Center for Outreach and Recruitment, Summer Institute 2004, Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, P.O. Box 878106, Tempe, AZ 85287-8106 (tel: 480-965-4665) (fax:480-965-8394)
Email: engineering@asu.edu
Web site: http://www.fulton.asu.edu/fulton/departments/cor/summer/summerinstitute.php

Arizona State University
MESA National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)
STI-1----June 7 - July 1 (25 participants)
STI 2----June 21 - July 16 (5-10 participants)
Camps focuses specifically on civil engineering and transportation issues.
Target Group: STI I - Underrepresented minority students entering grades 10-12; STI II - Applicants must have attended a previous STI I program and be entering the 12th grade.
Camp Type: Residential: room and board, classroom materials and supplies will be provided.
Application Fee: $25 - No Tuition
Pending Funding by Federal Highway Administration
Contact: Arizona State University, Center for Outreach and Recruitment, Summer Institute 2004, Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, P.O. Box 878106, Tempe, AZ 85287-8106 (tel: 480-965-4665) (fax:480-965-8394)
Email: engineering@asu.edu
Web site: http://www.asu.edu/

Arizona State University
WISE-UP (choices for women in engineering and construction) Dates: July 5 - 9
Students will work in teams to complete and present a week long engineering project.
Target Group: Girls entering grades 10 - 12 (40 participants)
Application Fee: $25 - Tuition: $175
Camp Type: Residential: room and board, classroom materials and supplies will be provided.
Pending Funding by Intel
Contact: Arizona State University, Center for Outreach and Recruitment, Summer Institute 2004, Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, P.O. Box 878106, Tempe, AZ 85287-8106 (tel: 480-965-4665) (fax:480-965-8394)
Email: engineering@asu.edu
Web site: http://www.asu.edu/

Arizona State University
WISE (Women in Applied Science and Engineering) TEAMS Dates: July 20 - 22
Students will explore the many fields of engineering and construction through hands-on activities, games, short lectures, and laboratory visits.
Target Group: Girls ---Level I grades 6-7, Level II grades 8-9 (40 participants)
Application Fee: $25 - Tuition: $50
Camp Type: Three-day commuter camp (8:30am - 3:30pm)
Pending Funding by Intel
Contact: Arizona State University, Center for Outreach and Recruitment, Summer Institute 2004, Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, P.O. Box 878106, Tempe, AZ 85287-8106 (tel: 480-965-4665) (fax:480-965-8394)
Email: engineering@asu.edu
Web site: http://www.asu.edu/

Northern Arizona University
STEP UP Summer Engineering Camp
July 6-12, 2008
STEP UP Engineering Camp is a one-week residential summer camp dedicated to introducing young women in high school to engineering. Campers are immersed in a variety of hands-on engineering activities with other young women from across the country. Campers learn from NAU engineering faculty, students and professional engineers from a range of engineering and science disciplines. The week culminates in a showcase of innovative team designs that tackle the week long design challenge. We welcome all young women who will be entering the 10th, 11th or 12th grades in fall 2008 (must be a U.S. citizen) and have an interest in math, science or engineering. We especially encourage young women from minority populations and those would be the first in their families to go to college. Camp Cost: $200 fee. This fee includes room, board, and activities. Scholarships are available. Applications are due by May 9th, 2008.
Contact: Fonda D. Swimmer, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011 (928-523-2110)
Email: Fonda.Swimmer@nau.edu
Web site: http://www.nau.edu/stepup

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff Mountain Campus
Engineering Camp for Young Men
July 21-25, 2008
The Engineering Camp for Young Men at Northern Arizona University (NAU) offers a week of exploration in engineering while living on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus. Students from throughout the nation will learn about the engineering design process through exciting activities and teamwork. Campers have the chance to visit with professional engineers from a variety of disciplines and conduct engineering projects first-hand. The camp will also feature adventure and hiking in the Flagstaff area. We welcome all young men who will be entering the 10th, 11th or 12th grades in fall 2008 (must be a U.S. citizen) and have an interest in math, science or engineering. We especially encourage young men from minority populations and those would be the first in their families to go to college. Camp Cost: $150. This fee includes room, board, and activities. Scholarships are available. Applications are due by May 9th, 2008.
Contact: Fonda D. Swimmer or Danielle Varnes, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011 (928-523-2110 or 928-523-8163)
Email: Fonda.Swimmer@nau.edu or Danielle.Varnes@nau.edu
Web site: http://www.nau.edu/mep

University of Arizona
Astronomy Camps-Teens
Offers a unique opportunity to use research telescopes (40-61 inch apertures) at the Mount Lemmon Observatory and learn first-hand about astronomy, physics, mathematics, and engineering. Includes daytime lectures on modern astronomical topics and space art, field trips, group research projects. Advanced Camp emphasizes group research with modern astronomical instruments. Career opportunities modeled. No prior knowledge of astronomy necessary.
Contact: Dr. Donald McCarthy, Astronomer, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721-0065 (520-621-4079)
Email: dmccarthy@as.arizona.edu
Web site: http://www.astronomycamp.org/

University of Arizona
Summer Engineering Academy (SEA)
During the summer of 2008, the College of Engineering at the University of Arizona (UA) will offer a Summer Engineering Academy (SEA) to attract qualified high school students to consider engineering as a career option. The fundamental idea behind the SEA program is to show prospective engineers exactly how an idea becomes reality. In this program, student teams will design aerodynamic cars and devices under the theme of Technology in Service of Society, make models that will be tested in a specially built wind tunnel. Students will be trained to use SolidWorks™, Powder Injection 3-D Printing and for Computer Aided Design (CAD) and rapid prototyping (RP), respectively. Classroom lectures will cover topics ranging from Fundamentals of Aerodynamics to Materials used in Engineering. Prizes will be awarded to best over all designs. The SEA program has won numerous grants and awards.
Contact: Cecilia Gaxiola, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721-0065 (520-621-4018)
Email: gaxiola@engr.arizona.edu
Web site: http://www.engr.arizona.edu/sea

CALIFORNIA
Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, California
Engineering Days
July 14-18, 2008
The Engineering Days summer camp for high school students offers an exploration of engineering disciplines using the Cal Poly Learn-By-Doing approach. Students will attend eight hands-on lab courses in various engineering disciplines, all taught by Cal Poly professors. The week will include fun activities, an industry tour, classes on college admissions and guest speakers. At the end of the week parents & friends are invited to the Student Showcase where students will proudly exhibit the engineering projects they completed. Women and other underrepresented groups in the field of engineering are highly encouraged to apply. Scholarships are available.
Contact: Outreach Coordinator, College of Engineering Student Affairs, 1 Grand Ave, Bldg 40-117, San Luis Obispo, CA  93410 (805-756-1324)
Email: tfredeen@calpoly.edu
Web site: http://www.engdays.calpoly.edu

Santa Clara University
Summer Engineering Seminar (SES)
The SES is a special summer experience for high school students who have an interest in science, mathematics and engineering. The program is designed to acquaint high school students with the engineering profession, the academic expectations of college, and university life. It provides participants with a chance to explore the possibilities of engineering as a career while living in a university residence halls. Participants take specially designed courses taught by engineering faculty that spans the range of the field of engineering. Courses are a mix of interactive lectures and interactive activities and labs. If accepted, this program has no cost to participants outside of transportation to and from the university. Women and other underrepresented groups in the field of engineering are highly encouraged to apply. Those who are completing their junior year are given first priority.
Contact: James Lindfelt, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA (408-554-4728)
Email: jlindfelt@scu.edu
Web site: http://scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/ses.cfm

The Summer Science Program
June-August
One of the longest-running and most successful pre-college enrichment programs, SSP offers motivated students an exciting immersion into real-world, hands-on science. Working in teams of three, students determine the orbit of an asteroid from their own observations, measurements, and software. College-level lectures in astronomy, physics, calculus, and programming provide the practical and theoretical tools for this research. This six-week residential program includes behind-the-scenes field trips to places like Jet Propulsion Lab or the Very Large Array. Since 1959 students have described SSP as an intense, exhilarating intellectual and social environment, "the educational experience of a lifetime". Two campuses, in California and New Mexico. See website for brochure, application, and alumni comments.
Contact: Richard Bowdon, Summer Science Program, Ojai, CA 93024-0850 (866-728-0999).
EMail: info@summerscience.org
Web site: http://www.summerscience.org/

COLORADO
Colorado School of Mines
Engineering Design Camp for High School Students
July 21-25, 2008
Explore the world of engineering as you experience a fun and creative teamwork challenge by participating in a week-long, hands-on authentic engineering design practice. This summer design curriculum is based on CSM's unique college-level EPICS Program, which integrates technical, team, and communication skills to solve an open-ended problem. For students who have completed their Freshman year of high school.
Contact: K-12 Programs, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO 80401 (303-273-3995)
Email: te@mines.edu
Web site: http://www.mines.edu/Outreach/Cont_Ed/design.html

University of Denver
The Making of an Engineer - Engineering of Extreme Sports
Two-week resident program on the beautiful campus of the University of Denver with 24-hour supervision, hands on learning, opportunity to attend exciting field trips, and exploring the development of future technologies. Gain insight about fundamentals of Computer, Electrical,and Mechanical Engineering through design and building of Extreme Sports.
Contact: Office of Outreach Programs, College of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Denver, Denver, CO 80208 (303-871-3787)
Web site: http://www.du.edu/secs/moe

The University of Colorado, College of Engineering and Applied Science Boulder, Colorado
High School Honors Institute (HSHI)
The High School Honors Institute is an intensive four-day campus residential program that introduces engineering to students with strong academic records who are interested in math and science. High school juniors and seniors have an opportunity to experience college life as an engineering student by attending classes of two engineering majors, participating in curricular and extra-curricular activities, and exploring career opportunities. The $350.00 fee, due after acceptance, includes all expenses for the Institute except transportation to and from Boulder.
Contact: High School Honors Institute, Colorado, Gretchen Lee, College of Engineering and Applied Science, 422 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0422.
Phone: (303) 735-2440
Email: hshi@colorado.edu
Web site:http://www.colorado.edu/engineering/hshi/

The University of Colorado, College of Engineering and Applied Science Boulder, Colorado
Success Institute
July 16-20, 2007 for 11-12 grade; 9-10th grade dates TBD
Starting in the summer after 8th grade, success-oriented students with backgrounds under-represented in engineering colleges and the profession (specifically female students, students of color, and first-generation college bound students) attend multi-day workshops which provide students with an introduction to engineering. Workshops for students entering 9th and 10th grade are held in various location in the Denver-metro area. The combined 11th and 12th grade weeklong, residential workshop is held at the ITL Laboratory on the CU-Boulder campus.
Contact: Anthea Johnson-Rooen, MEP/Success Institute, 422 UCB, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309-0422
Phone: (303) 492-6606
Email: anthea.johnson@colorado.edu
http://itll.colorado.edu/SuccessInstitute/

CONNECTICUT
United States Coast Guard Academy
Academy Introduction to Mission (AIM):
Academy Introduction to Mission (AIM): AIM is designed for students entering their senior year of high school and consists of seven action-packed days from reveille at 0600 to taps at 2200 where students live the life of a Coast Guard Academy cadet. The week's objectives focus on giving participants first hand knowledge of the USCGA; empowering them to make informed decisions about applying to and attending USCGA. Students experience the challenges and rewards of rigorous academics at an engineering school, and by military and physical training. This includes morning calisthenics, sailing, touring a Coast Guard cutter and aircraft, competing in athletics, and participating in a engineering robotic boat building competition.
Contact: AIM Project Officer, Admissions Division, US Coast Guard Academy
Phone: 1 (800) 883-USCG (8724)
Email: aim@exmail.uscga.edu
Web site: http://www.admissions.uscga.edu

University of Connecticut
Engineering 2000 Program
What is engineering? What do engineers do? Each summer, approximately 70 high school juniors and seniors spend a week at the University of Connecticut exploring engineering careers and day-to-day workplace challenges, as part of the Engineering 2000 residential program offered by the School of Engineering. During the week, students examine fundamental engineering concepts and perform a variety of hands-on experiments demonstrating core principles. Engineering 2000 allows high school students who are strong in math and science to explore engineering before making an academic commitment in college.
Contact: Marty Wood, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education, University of Connecticut, School of Engineering, Storrs, CT 06269-3187 (860-486-5466)
Email: marty@engr.uconn.edu
Web site: http://www.engr.uconn.edu/SoE/soe.php?pId=engr2k

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Catholic University
Eye on Engineering and Computer Science
June 25 - June 30, 2006; $595 including housing!
Have you been told you'd make a great engineer, but you're not sure exactly what that means? Or maybe you've thought about engineering or computer science as a career, but you'd like to explore what - beyond the obvious - you could do with those degrees. Or perhaps you're sure you want to go into engineering or computer science, but are interested in finding out what schools and professors look for in students. Maybe you're concerned about whether you'd have any free time as a student in one of these fields. In any of these cases, you're not alone. The CUA School of Engineering has developed a program to help you learn the answers. Learn what professional engineers and computer scientists do and how they are educated. It's a great way to explore a future in engineering or computer science while visiting the nation's capital.
Contact: Dean's Office, School of Engineering, Room 102 Pangborn Hall, Washington, D.C. 20064. Phone: 202-319-5160, Fax: 202-319-4499
e-mail: eyeonengineering@cua.edu
Web site: http://engineering.cua.edu/activities.

DELAWARE
University of Delaware
FAME/UNITE/MERIT/UD
The FAME/UNITE/MERIT/UD Summer Residential Program seeks to increase the participation of African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American and other youth in engineering and other science professions through a four-week residential (home on weekends) academic enrichment program. The program provides a simulated college experience while supplementing the student's high school curriculum.
Contact: Michael Vaughan: (302) 831-6315
e-mail: vaughan@udel.edu
Web site: http://www.engr.udel.edu/rise/fame/index.html

FLORIDA

ELHS Robotics Boosters, Inc.
FIRST Step Robotics, Inc.
Weekly beginning June 4
East Lake High School Robotics Booster, Inc., is a non-profit corporation established to run summer workshops for children of elementary and middle school age. The workshops will be an exciting and fulfilling opportunity for your child to gain hands-on knowledge and experience in robotics, basic physics, science, math and technology. Children will be given a kit from which he/she will design and buld their own robot. The robots will not only be used as a tool for teaching, but also intended to complete assigned tasks. Each child will use his/her imagination and ingenuity to design and build their robot for competition on the last day.
Contact: J. Paul Wahnish, Director, 36181 East Lake Road #287, Palm Harbor, FL 34685 (407-491-0903)
Email: barefo6529@aol.com
Web site: http://www.roboticsboosters.com

Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University
Summer Academy
Embry-Riddle's Summer Academy camps are residential programs at the Daytona Beach campus that introduce the technology of today to the aviators and astronauts of tomorrow. Students live in on-campus dormitories under the supervision of approved chaperons and share their initial experience of university living with other young people their age.
Contact: Summer Academy, Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900 (800-359-4550 or 904-226-6499)
Email: summer@erau.edu
Web site: http://www.erau.edu/db/summer/summeracademy.html

Florida Atlantic University
Engineering Scholars' Program
ESP engages students in challenging educational activities not available in high school and provides them opportunities to explore engineering and computer science as possible career choices. Instruction is provided by top FAU Engineering faculty. Team projects utilizing state-of-the-art laboratories of the FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science are emphasized. A unique system of class mentors assists students with the transition to college-level work. Class sizes are limited to approximately twenty students.
Contact: Dr. Sharon Schlossberg, Director, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, ENG Bldg. 36, Room 170, Boca Raton, FL 33431 (561-297-2680)
Email: sschloss@fau.edu
Web site: http://www.dess.eng.fau.edu/esp.htm

Florida Atlantic University
Fundamentals of Engineering
Fundamentals of Engineering is a non-residential summer course that provides students with the opportunity to learn more about the field of engineering, sharpen their math and science skills, learn to write scientific and technical reports, compete in design contests and to develop college survival techniques. This course is a dual enrollment program for high school sophmores, juniors and seniors
Contact: Dr. Sharon Schlossberg, Director, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, ENG Bldg. 36, Room 170, Boca Raton, FL 33431 (561-297-2680)
Email: sschloss@fau.edu
Web site: http://www.dess.eng.fau.edu/esp.htm

Florida International University
The UNITE Program at Florida International University is a four week intensive program. This program provides students with an academic program that enables them to excel in their school career. Helps develop resourceful, well-motivated, well-rounded graduates who can analyze new situations, make decision, and communicate their ideas effectively. Develops individuals who will be responsible and well adjusted citizens able to compete and contribute to the complex and diverse society of today. Students are selected by Miami-Dade County Public Schools lead teachers, counselors, STEM department chairpersons from students who are interested in science/technology/engineering/mathematics (STEM) areas. Students must have good disciplinary record. A "B" or better grade point average is required in the Mathematics, Science, and English courses. The student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
Contact: Dr. Gustavo Roig: (305) 348-6598
Email: Gustavo.roig@fiu.edu
Web site: http://web.eng.fiu.edu/cdec/jets.html

Florida State University
SciGirls Summer Camp
July 14-25, 2008
Florida State University s National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, through its educational programs department (the Center for Integrating Research and Learning), hosts 32 middle school girls each summer for a 2-week SciGirls camp. SciGirls I and SciGirls II are for girls in grades 6-10 who have an interest in science. In partnership with WFSU-TV, our public broadcasting center, we provide 2 full weeks of science activities developed and led by women scientists, graduate students, undergraduates, and educators. The camp is now in its third year.
Contact: Patricia J. Dixon, Ph.D., Director, Center for Integrating Research and Learning, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, 1800 E. Paul Dirac Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32310 (850-644-4707)
Email: pdixon@magnet.fsu.edu
Web site: http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/education/

University of Miami
Division of Continuing and International Education
Summer Scholars Program
June 24, 2007 - July 13,2007
The Summer Scholar Programs offers an interdisciplinary experience for students who are looking to discover college life. This program is open for high school students who are currently in their sophomore or junior year and have at least a 3.0 grade point average. This credit bearing program gives students the inside scoop of college life while teaching them discipline, time management, and responsibility. Summer Scholars offers nine programs, worth between 4 - 6 college semester credits, that can be found at www.miami.edu/summerscholar. This year's highlight is in Engineering. Faculty and staff from the renowned College of Engineering have teamed up the division of Continuing and International Education to offer students a hands on look into the fields of mechanical, aerospace, civil, architectural and environmental engineering.
Contact: Dana Render, Director, Assistant Director, Summer Scholars Program , University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL (1-800-STUDY-UM)
Email: drender@miami.edu
Web site: http://www.miami.edu/summerscholar

University of Florida
Student Science Training Program
The SSTP is a seven-week residential program for rising 11-12th grade students who are interested in careers in science, math, computers, and engineering. An individual track is designed for each participant focusing primarily on a research assignment with a UF faculty mentor. Students work in an active laboratory 25 hours a week; at the end a series of lectures on research and applications of current science and engineering; participate in weekly seminars, workshops, and research discussion groups. Students study strategies, career exploration, and ethics discussions are incorporated into the program.
Contact: Ms. Deborah E. Paulin, Assistant Director, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-2010 (352-392-2310)
Email: sstp@cpet.ufl.edu
Web site: http://www.cpet.ufl.edu/

GEORGIA
Georgia Institute of Technology
Hands-On-Tech - HOT Days @ GT
Hands-On-Tech - HOT Days @ GT is a one-week long summer enrichment program designed to introduce metro Atlanta high school students to Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) concepts. Program attendees will be exposed to a wide variety of hands-on activities, including building a computer, working with robots, using music synthesis technology, building simple digital logic circuits, constructing a speaker from common household parts, and tours of various research labs.
Contact: Dr. Leyla Conrad, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332 Email: leyla.conrad@ece.gatech.edu
Web site: www.ece.gatech.edu/academics/outreach/hot-days/index.html

Georgia Institute of Technology
TEC Camp (Technology, Engineering & Computing) for Middle School Girls
In order for girls to consider college majors and careers in engineering and computer science, they need to be informed at an early age. Through this unique, interactive and fun camp, participants will learn about these diverse fields.
Contact: The Georgia Tech Women In Engineering (WIE) Program, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0361 (404-385-1862)
Email: Sandra Song
Web site: http://www.coe.gatech.edu/diversity/wietec.php

Georgia Institute of Technology
Engineering & Computing Conference (ECC)
The Georgia Tech Women In Engineering (WIE) Program presents the Engineering Career Conference (ECC) for current Sophomore, Junior and Senior high school students. This is a 2-day investigation of engineering majors and careers.
Contact: The Georgia Tech Women In Engineering (WIE) Program, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0361 (404-385-1862)
Email: Sandra Song
Web site: http://www.coe.gatech.edu/diversity/wieecc.php

Savannah State University
Savannah State University is conducting the JETS-UNITE summer program in conjunction with the pre-established Upward Bound program for the second year in a row in 2008. This high quality program will serve the top 25 academically talented students to provide Math/Science and hands-on activities/field trips in engineering disciplines to increase their interest in pursuing sciences and engineering programs.
Contact: Dr. Asad Yousuf: (912) 695-5501
Email: yousufa@savstate.edu
Web site: http://www.savstate.edu/scitech/engtech/ssu-jets/

IDAHO
National Institute for Advanced Transportation Technology
University of Idaho
Traffic Signal Summer Camp
Traffic Signal Summer Camp provides a fun and productive way to spend five days, working with traffic controllers, video detection, loop detectors, and controller interface devices. Each day of the camp will be filled with brief lectures on new topics, hands-on exercises working in teams, and time working with essential signal systems hardware and software. You will work with traffic engineering professionals--engineers with years of experience in the field.
Contact: (208) 885-0576
Email: niatt@uidaho.edu
Web site: http://www.webs1.uidaho.edu/niatt_tssc/index.htm

Boise State University
e-Girls
June 13-14, 2008
Workshops led by Society of Women Engineers professionals and college students may include: Biomechanics of Footwear, Packaging and the Environment, Virtual Worlds with Alice, Solving Forensic Mysteries, Physics of Rock Climbing/Rope Walking, A World of Career Choices, and more! For girls currently in 9th and 10th grade. Enrollment limited to 40 girls. e-Girls is an overnight program, 8:30 a.m. June 13 to 4:00 p.m. June 14. Free for participants.
Contact: Leandra Abrusa, Boise State University, Boise, ID 83725 (208-426-4432)
Email: LABURUSA@boisestate.edu

University of Idaho
Junior Engineering Math and Science Summer Workshop
July 13-25, 2008
A pre-engineering program for students who have completed their junior year of high school, which includes classes in engineering design, computer-aided design, human factors, and engineering problem-solving. Participants also attend laboratory classes in several disciplines including chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, computer systems engineering, and computer science. Participants receive 2 college credits upon completion of the program.
Contact: Becky Gibson, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844-1011 (208-885-0132)
Email: jems@uidaho.edu
Web site: http://www.uidaho.edu/engr/jems/

ILLINOIS
Chicago State University
Pre-Freshman Program in Engineering and Science
This is a career awareness program featuring academic courses in math and science, technical writing, and computer programming; hands-on engineering projects; industrial site visits; engineering seminars; study skills and time-management workshops; academic competitions; and motivational speakers. Culminating activity: Student Awards Program.
Contact: Ms. Terri Jones Young, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL 60628-1598 (773-995-2357)
Email: t-young@csu.edu

Chicago State University
Prematriculation Summer Institute
A freshman transition program featuring credit-bearing academic courses in math and science, technical writing, hands-on engineering projects, industrial site visits, engineering seminars, study skills, and time management workshops, academic competitions, and motivational speakers. Culminating activity: Student Awards Program.
Contact: Ms. Terri Jones Young, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL 60628-1598 (773-995-2357)
Email: t-young@csu.edu

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
TARGET
Program for sophomores and juniors in high school with demonstrated interest in science and engineering based careers. Full day experience combining a work assignment and electronics rocketry project design. Students are paid for their hours spent on the work assignment. Weekly stipend covers classroom hours.
Contact: Ms. Dianne M. Engram, Manager, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, Batavia, IL 60510 (630-840-4633)
Email: engram@fnal.gov

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Girls' Adventures in Mathematics, Engineering, and Science (G.A.M.E.S.)
August 3-9, 2008
The Women in Engineering Program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will host the annual Girls' Adventures in Mathematics, Engineering, and Science (G.A.M.E.S.) Structures, Computer Science and Bioengineering/Chemical Engineering residential summer camps on the UIUC campus August 3-9, 2008. The G.A.M.E.S. camps are designed to give academically talented 6th, 7th, and 8th grade young women opportunities to actively explore engineering in challenging, supportive, girl-centric learning environments with female role models.
Contact: Minosca Alcantara, G.A.M.E.S. Camp Director, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 206 Engineering Hall, MC-272, 1308 W. Green St., Urbana, IL 61801 (tel: (217) 244-3517)
Email: wie@uiuc.edu
Web site: http://www.engr.uiuc.edu/wie/games/.

INDIANA
University of Evansville
OPTIONS for High School Girls
June 24-30, 2007
OPTIONS for High School Girls is a week-long residential camp held on the University of Evansville campus. OPTIONS for High School Girls will expose participants to the vast career opportunities available in engineering and computer science through class work taught by UE professors and hands on projects. Offered for young women entering grades 10, 11, or 12 in the fall of 2007 who have completed geometry, the experience also includes job shadowing, plant tours, and many fun activities! Those attending OPTIONS for High School Girls in the summer of 2007 will be eligible to take advantage of a study-abroad opportunity in the summer of 2008.
Contact: Ms. Tina Newman, Coordinator, University of Evansville, Evansville, IN 47722 (812-488-2651)
Email: tn2@evansville.edu
Web site: http://options.evansville.edu

University of Evansville
OPTIONS for Girls
June 18-22, 2007
OPTIONS for Girls is a four night residential camp for middle school aged girls made possible by a grant from the Engineering Information Foundation. Held on the University of Evansville campus, OPTIONS for Girls will expose participants to the vast career opportunities available in engineering and computer science. The experience offers hands on projects with classes taught by UE professors and current female engineering and computer science students as well as other fun activities.
Contact: Ms. Tina Newman, Coordinator, University of Evansville, Evansville, IN 47722 (812-488-2651)
Email: tn2@evansville.edu
Web site: http://options.evansville.edu

Purdue University
MITE, PREFACE
Engineering programs: MITE for 12th grade students; PREFACE for 10th and 11th grade students.
Contact: Ms. Manon Blalock, Director, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765-494-3974)
Email: mep@ecn.purdue.edu

Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI
POWER- Preparing Outstanding Women for Engineering Roles
June 15-21, 2008
The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI in downtown Indianapolis offers this summer day camp to high school females. Participants will have the opportunity to talk and interact with female college students and women engineers working throughout Central Indiana. This is an opportunity to see what is available for women during college and in the engineering profession. Experience teamwork with hands on activities, find out opportunities during college while touring working labs, see engineering in action on a field trip, and ask questions to professional women engineers at industrial round tables. Learn about careers in engineering and find out how your interests are related to engineering.
Contact: Jessica McCormick , Director, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN (317-278-4816)
Email: jmccorm@iupui.edu
Web site: http://www.engr.iupui.edu/power

Purdue University
Cheering in the Classroom A Cheerleaders Guide to Technology at Purdue
June 22nd - 26th, 2008
Cheering in the classroom was designed for 7th-12th grade women who are currently interested in cheerleading or dance but are not familiar with the technology field. This camp is your chance to discover many future opportunities in the College of Technology through hands-on activities, while sharing your love of cheerleading with friends. This five day camp will be packed with fun and exciting Technology activities that all relate to cheerleading or dance! During the week you will also have many opportunities to work with current and former Purdue Cheerleaders in the College of Technology.
Contact: Lindsey Roberts, Conference Coordinator, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2016 (765-494-1898)
Email: begleyl@purdue.edu
Web site: http://www.tech.purdue.edu/student_life/diversity/cheering_in_the_classroom.cfm

Purdue University
Seminar for Top Engineering Prospects (STEP)
July - 3 one-week sessions
Your week of STEP will prove to be both challenging and fun. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about college admissions and the Purdue Engineering program and have an opportunity to tour the campus. You will also visit 3 of the Schools in the College of Engineering at Purdue to gain a better understanding of the types of engineering, and you will experience engineering in the real world during a visit to a local engineering company. Other parts of your week will be spent in classroom sessions learning the basics of engineering that you can apply to the project you will be working on during the week (Excel, Engineering Business, Creative Design, Physics, Computer Simulation). We also have a few fun activities that will allow you to become better acquainted with your fellow STEP participants and let you explore the Purdue campus.
Contact: STEP Program Coordinator, Engineering Administration Building, Room 212, 400 Centennial Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2016 (765-494-3976)
Email: step@ecn.purdue.edu
Web site: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/InfoFor/FutureStudents/visitUs/STEP

Purdue University
Computer Graphics Summer Camp
June 22-27, 2008
This camp will provide students with hands-on sessions in fields such as Computer Animation, 3D Solid and Surface Modeling, WWW Development, Digital Publishing, Interactive Program and Multi-Media Design, Computer Game Development, Technical Illustration, and Engineering Graphics.
Contact: Clark Cory, Director, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765.494.8730) or Kellen Maicher, Director, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765.496.1831)
Email: ccory@purdue.edu or maicher@purdue.edu
Web site: http://www2.tech.purdue.edu/cgt/information/camp/2007

Purdue University
Love Engineering at Purdue (LEAP)
LEAP 1: 5th – 6th graders day camp June 3-6, 2008
LEAP 2: 7th – 8th graders residential camp June 29 – July 2, 2008
The LEAP camp is designed with 5th to 8th grade girls in mind. Hands-on activities and engineering laboratory tours highlight engineering principles. Campers benefit from meeting other girls who enjoy using their imagination and creativity to solve interesting problems.
Contact: Dr. Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Women in Engineering Program, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765.494.3889)
Email: puwie@ecn.purdue.edu
Web site: http://www.purdue.edu/WIEP/LEAP

Purdue University
Exciting Discovery for Girls in Engineering (EDGE)
July 27 – August 1, 2008
EDGE is a residential camp geared for girls who have completed the 9th or 10th grade and want to explore the engineering field. EDGE provides an overview of engineering concepts through hands-on workshops and introduces the participants to various engineering fields.
Contact: Dr. Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Women in Engineering Program, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765.494.3889)
Email: puwie@ecn.purdue.edu
Web site: http://www.purdue.edu/WIEP/EDGE

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Operation Catapult
Operation Catapult is a three week summer camp for students interested in engineering, math and science between their junior and senior years of high school. Students will work in small groups with Rose-Hulman faculty and complete a project of their choosing. Field trips and lectures are also a part of the program.
Contact: Lisa Norton, Director, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN 47803 (812-877-8213)
Email: lisa.norton@rose-hulman.edu
Web site: http://www.rose-hulman.edu/catapult/

University of Notre Dame
Introduction to Engineering
The College of Engineering at the University of Notre Dame would like to introduce you to the world of opportunities available in engineering. Give us just three weeks of the summer between your junior and senior years in high school, and we'll give you an introduction to engineering that includes: A taste of college life, A chance to visit our campus and meet the faculty of the College of Engineering, An update on career opportunities in engineering, A look at the many facets of engineering, An overview of the elements of engineering design and computer programming, A tour of our state-of-the-art computer facilities, A chance to meet professional engineers.
Contact: Ramzi Bualuan, IEP Director, 384 Fitzpatrick Hall of Engineering Notre Dame, IN 46556-5637 (574-631-8320)
Email: iep@nd.edu
Web site: http://www.nd.edu/~iep/index.html

IOWA
Iowa State University
Computer Security Summer Camp
June 11-14, 2006
Iowa State University, Iowa Chapter of InfraGard, and State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services are collaborating to give juniors and seniors in Iowa High Schools an opportunity to come to ISU for a three day camp to gain knowledge in Computer Security. The camp will be conducted by University Professors in the Security Field, Community Experts, and grad students that are in the security program at ISU. The camp will provide an overview of computer security, educate students on computer networking security concepts, uses of different types of cryptography, and general understanding of how information warfare is conducted. This will be a hands on lab-oriented camp that will provide students an opportunity to work with state of the art equipment and to learn from industrial and academic leaders. Students will work with current technology like firewalls, Virtual Private Networks, and Intrusion Detection Systems. Students will setup security systems, analyze attacks, and see equipment in use.
Contact: Doug Jacobson, Director, Iowa State University, 2419 Coover Hall, ISU , Ames, Iowa 50011 (tel 515-294-8307)
Email: camp@iac.iastate.edu
Web site: http://www.iac.iastate.edu/summercamp

Iowa State University
Engineering and Beyond
Session 1: July 8-11; Session 2: July 15-18; Session 3: July 22-25, 2007
Engineering and Beyond is a workshop that exposes you to all areas of engineering - it's more than what you think! The workshop is both educational and fun. You will learn a little about all of Iowa State's engineering majors and make some friends too!
Contact: Sadie Kohlhaas, Iowa State University, Outreach and Recruitment Office, 112 Marston Hall, Ames, Iowa 50011 (tel 515-294-8355)
Email: slk@iastate.edu
Web site: http://www.eng.iastate.edu/eb/

Iowa State University
Iowa State Engineering Kids (ISEK)
Attention Future Engineers! ISU is again hosting Engineering Kids Camps this summer! We've added a camp for younger participants and as always, we'll have fun, hands-on engineering. ISEK Camps are a cool way to check out the latest technology, awesome engineering activities, experience campus, not to mention toy around with some amazing robotics. If you think FIRST LEGO League and inventing is cool wait until you see this! Some potential sessions for ISEK Camps include: LEGO robotics and programming, rocket launching, college tours, tornado simulation, crash force sensors, bridge building, SegwayHT demos, and hands-on exploring of engineering curriculums. Participants can opt to attend both days or select a single day of camp. Registration size is limited. Lunch will be provided for all-day camps. Details about each camp, as well as registration instructions, can be found on our website.
Contact: ISEK, Iowa State University, 409 Marston Hall, Ames, Iowa 50011 (tel 515-294-9965)
Email: goisek@iastate.edu
Web site: http://www.goisek.org/camp/

KANSAS
Kansas State University
Mid-America Consortium for Engineering and Science Achievement Summer Institute
Features sessions in math, science, and engineering with hands-on lab work, field trips, and speakers.
Contact: Dr. Thirkelle H. Howard, Director, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506 (913-532-7127)

Kansas State University
Girls Researching Our World (GROW)
June
The GROW Program at Kansas State University hosts a three day camp in mid-June each year for girls who will enter the 7th and 8th grades in the next school year. The workshop is a hands-on exploration of a variety of science, math, engineering and technology disciplines.
Contact: Susan Arnold Christian, GROW Project Coordinator, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-2905, Phone: 785-532-6152
Email: susanac@ksu.edu
Web site: http://www.ksu.edu/grow/

Kansas State University
EXCITE
July
The EXCITE! workshop is a four-day engineering, math, and science exploration event held on the Kansas State University campus in Manhattan, KS. The event is designed for girls who will enter the 9th and 10th grades the fall semester following the workshop. It will feature hands-on activities led by K-State faculty, as well as industry tours geared toward the eight tentative workshop tracks: Aeronautics Auto Design, Nano-Scale Polymers, Nano Sensors, Robotics, K Soaker, Designing Spaces and Web Page Design.
Contact: Susan Arnold Christian, GROW Project Coordinator, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-2905, Phone: 785-532-6152
Email: susanac@ksu.edu
Web site: http://www.ksu.edu/excite

University of Kansas
Project Discovery
6/18-24/2006 and 7/16-22/2006
PROJECT DISCOVERY...It s a Girl Thing! From your cellphone to your car to your crib, technology is all around and this weeklong summer camp offers smart teens (ninth through 12th grade) an opportunity to explore it, get hands-on experience designing it, and interact with University of Kansas engineering faculty, staff and students. There are also industry field trips, a chance to explore Lawrence, KS, and meet other smart girls with the same interests! Two different sessions are offered during the summer, and campers can choose to focus on one of six different engineering disciplines. All students will take part in designing and building a project that will test their creative abilities. Cost for the 7-day camp is $350 and partial scholarships are available for students with a 3.5 or higher high school GPA. Each session can enroll as many as 50 girls.
Contact: Florence Boldridge, Director, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS (785-864-3622)
Email: fboldridge@ku.edu
Web site: http://www.engr.ku.edu

Wichita State University
An Out of this World Experience
July 9-13, 2007
An Out of this World Experience is a week long day camp for high school age youth to design, manufacture and fly their own spaceship similar to a Frisbee. This all occurs on the Wichita State campus and is for High School students entering the ninth through twelfth grade in the fall of 2007.
Contact: Lawrence Whitman, Director, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS (316-978-3853)
Email: larry.whitman@wichita.edu
Web site: http://www.wichita.edu/engineeringcamps

Wichita State University
STEP into Science, Technology & Engineering Professions
June 11-15, 2007
STEP Camp is a week long day camp for young girls to explore exciting opportunities in the engineering and science fields through a variety of projects and activities including Green Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Robotics and to build robots, rube goldberg machines, rockets and an amusement park ride!
Contact: Lawrence Whitman, Director, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS (316-978-3853)
Email: larry.whitman@wichita.edu
Web site: http://www.wichita.edu/engineeringcamps

KENTUCKY

Murray State University
CyberCave Academy
CyberCave Academy is a week Long summer technology camps for High School Students on the campus of Murray State University. During CyberCave, students work together during hands-on lab modules to learn about telecommunications technology and multimedia applications. Learn how to build computer networks, how wireless technology works, and work with computer operating systems and network security. Campers also will have opportunities to make 3D games, podcasts and work with other creative applications like online virtual communities. This camp is absolutely FREE!!! Including housing and meals. Limited Space. Applications available online February 1st.
Contact: Dana Howard, Murray State University - Murray, KY 42071 (270-809-3987)
Email: Dana.howard@murraystate.edu
Web site: http://www.murraystate.edu/tsm/cybercave

University of Kentucky College of Engineering
UK BEST (Building Engineering, Science, and Technology)
Dates: July 8 - 20, 2007
UK BEST is a four-week immersive, residential program which provides a pre-engineering curriculum to students who are interested in pursing an engineering degree and who will contribute to the diversity of the educational experience in the College of Engineering. Students will gain pre-engineering academic skills that will prepare them for their junior and senior year of high school, as well as collegiate-level engineering coursework. Course work will engage and challenge students while building pre-calculus math, chemistry, physics, English, engineering design, and college leadership skills. UK BEST is offered at no expense to the participants. Only 20 applicants will be accepted to the UK BEST program based on a comprehensive individualized assessment. Offered July 8-20, 2007 to academically talented students who will complete the 10th grade in spring 2007.
Contact: Deb Besser, University of Kentucky - College of Engineering - Lexington, KY 40506-0503 (859-257-0552)
Email: besserd@engr.uky.edu
Web site: http://www.engr.uky.edu/outreach/BESThomepage.htm

LOUISIANA
Dillard University
Pre-Freshman Engineering Program
Includes courses in biology, chemistry, math, computer science, and English.
Contact: Dr. Ruby L. Broadway, Dillard University, New Orleans, LA 70122 (504-286-4725)

Grambling State University
Pre-Freshman Academy
Dates: June 8-20, 2008
The Pre-Freshman Academy is a two week enrichment program designed to increase the mathematics literacy and proficiency of the participating Pre-Freshman student.  A further aim is to increase student academic success in the pursuit of a Bachelor of Science Degree in a Science-Technology-Engineering-Mathematics (STEM) area.  Participating students will engage in the manipulation of mathematical concepts and methods for solving problems that are encountered in STEM areas.  Students will interpret algebraic concepts and use these concepts to analyze data obtained in a science laboratory setting.  Additionally, study skills that are vital to success in STEM areas will be highlighted.  The program is limited to 50 applicants. Participants must plan to enroll as a student at GSU during Fall 2008 semester and major in a science or mathematics area.
Contact: Ms. RaShon S. Carruthers, Project Director, Center for Mathematical Achievement in Science and Technology (CMAST) (318-274-2340)
Email: carruthersr@gram.edu
Web site: http://www.gram.edu

Grambling State University
Summer Engineering Technology Program for Women
Dates: July 8-13, 2007
Summer Summer Engineering Technology Program (SETP) is an introduction to engineering technology summer program for high school students. This program is designed to introduce and motivate students to consider engineering technology as a career. The program is one-week in length and is limited to 20 female high school students who are currently completing their freshman, sophomore, or junior year by this spring semester.
Contact: Shirley M. Flinders, Grambling State University, Grambling, LA (318-274-2898)
Email: flinders@gram.edu
Web site: http://www.geocities.com/shirleymflinders/setp.html

Grambling State University
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Camp
Dates: June 25, 2006 - June 30, 2006
To develop participants' skills in creative design using computer aided design software(CAD 3D design. Room and Board provided in university residence halls and meals will be servied at the university cafeteria. Cost is $200 for residence camper and $150 for commuter camper. 9-12 grade students.
Contact: Dr. Edwin Thomas, Grambling State University, Grambling, LA (318-274-3769)
Email: thomase@gram.edu

Southern University and A&M College-Baton Rouge
Challenge 2000 at the Timbuktu Academy
Pre-college academic and research program. The overall goal of the program is to increase the pool of qualified, well trained, minority and non-minority scientists and engineers. Challenge entails intensive academic enrichment in English, physics, chemistry, mathematics (geometry and trigonometry), and computer science along with a rig orous preparation for the ACT/SAT and exposure to research.
Contact: Dr. Diola Bagayoko, Southern University and A & M College - Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA 70813 (225-771-2730)
Email: bagayoko@phys.subr.edu
Web site: http://www.phys.subr.edu/timbuktu.htm

University of New Orleans
Louisiana Engineering Advancement Program's Summer Scholars Program
The program is a competitive and intensive four-week honors program for students who are entering the ninth, tenth, and eleventh grades in the fall of 2008. Students must currently be in the eighth, ninth, or tenth grade and have a minimum 2.30 grade point average. The program is designed to improve the analytical reasoning and vocabulary skills of the students who are considering careers in engineering, mathematics and the sciences. This program is a vital piece of the overall plan to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education in the state of Louisiana.  In addition, the LEAP/UNITE Summer Scholars Program will incorporate field trips to further enhance the students' experience and introduction to the field of technology.
Contact: Lucien Wainie: (504) 280-6576
Email: lwainie@uno.edu Web site: http://www.leapuno.org

MAINE
Creative Design at CAD Camp
Dates: July 6-11, 2008
Come learn, play, have fun, and engage in Creative Design at CAD Camp! Try new challenges at your own pace! Learn about computer-aided design (CAD) by designing something uniquely "you!" CAD Camp lets you mix your interest in design and computers with the fun of making new friends. Campers experience some of the latest in CAD design software for 3D modeling. The computer classroom in Boardman Hall is air-conditioned and has modern computers and comfortable seating. Campers get lots of individual help from our team of CAD faculty professionals. Campers have a great time creating interesting computer models and exchanging ideas with their new CAD Camp friends! They leave with new computer skills and career training - and they have so much fun along the way they'll want to learn more!
Contact: Guy B. deBrun, Outdoor Educator, UMaine Campus Recreation - MaineBound, 5795 Maine Bound Adventure Center, Orono, ME 04469 (207-581-1794)
Email: Guy.DeBrun@umit.maine.edu
Web site: www.umaine.edu/set/cadcamp/

University of Southern Maine
ASET Camp @ USM
Dates: June 25 - 29, 2007
ASET camp is designed to provide students with an opportunity to explore the many educational and career opportunities that exist in the fields of applied science, engineering, and technology. This year s program will have a nautical theme, providing students with the ability to participate in lab-based activities and visit area organizations to see what they are learning firsthand and how it is applied in the workplace. As a result of attending camp, students will be able to make better decisions about their future educational options. If you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, building things, or taking them apart - this camp is for you!
Contact: Bonnie Stearns, Director, University of Southern Maine, 37 College Avenue, Gorham, ME 04038 (207-780-5050)
Email: bstearns@usm.maine.edu
Web site: http://usm.maine.edu/aset/

MARYLAND
University of Maryland-College Park
Exploring Engineering at the University of Maryland
Session 1: July 13-19, 2008; Session 2: July 20-26, 2008
Exploring Engineering at the University of Maryland (E2@UMD) is a one-week summer program for high school women (rising juniors or seniors) who are considering engineering as a possible major and career. Students will live on campus for one-week and explore the world of engineering through fun hands-on activities, laboratory experiments, informative workshops, team LEGO challenges, and seminars with professional engineers.
Contact: Alana Johnson, Coordinator, Women in Engineering, Rm 1134F Glenn L. Martin Hall, University of Maryland - College Park, College Park, MD 20742 (301-405-3283)
Email: ajohns7@umd.edu
Web site: http://www.eng.umd.edu/wie/precollege/e2umd.html

University of Maryland-College Park
Stepping Stones To Your Future
Session 1: July 14-18, 2008; Session 2: July 21-25, 2008
Stepping Stones to your future is an annual summer engineering camp for rising 7th and 8th graders, offered by the University of Maryland, College Park. This one-week commuter camp is an excellent opportunity for young men and women who are interested in science and engineering to work with current University of Maryland students on a variety of fun and hands-on engineering activities.
Contact: Fran Lee, Graduate Assistant, Women in Engineering, Rm 1134F Glenn L. Martin Hall, University of Maryland - College Park, College Park, MD 20742 (301-405-0315)
Email: franlee@umd.edu
Web site: http://www.eng.umd.edu/wie/precollege/stepstone.html

University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Future Engineers in Dynamic Systems (FEDS) Academy
June 16-27, 2008
The Future Engineers in Dynamic Systems (FEDS) Academy is a unique two-week summer educational program for junior and senior highschool students in the Baltimore region. It focuses on dynamics, vibration, acoustics, and system control in the mechanical engineering discipline. The academy will consist of ten students and take place in the Dynamic Systems and Vibrations Laboratory (DSVL) and surrounding classrooms at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Students will be exposed to the state-of-the-art research and facility in the DSVL and engaged in thought-provoking experiments and lectures led by undergraduate and graduate teaching fellows. They will learn how engineering activities can be used for the betterment of life. This program is supported through a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation.
Contact: Dr. Weidong Zhu, UMBC Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250 (410-455-3394)
Email: wzhu@umbc.edu
Web site: http://www.umbc.edu/engineering/me/feds/FEDSBrochure2008.pdf

Morgan State University
Morgan State University (MSU), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and JETS-UNITE have partnered to offer a new initiative to exposed more students to the exciting field of robotics. We are please to announce the second annual Summer Institute for Robotics (SIR) starting this summer. The Summer Institute for Robotics in conjunction with the JETS UNITE program is a four week interactive program to provide theoretical and hands on training in the field of robotics. This residential program is a great opportunity to introduce Robotics and Engineering to raising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students interested in pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. There is also computer programming, oral and written communication skills, and professional/personal development. The presenters and instructors will be comprised of members from Morgan State University Alumni and Corporate/Government agencies.
Contact: Dr. Clifton Martin: (443) 885-4490
Email: atmo@eng.morgan.edu

MASSACHUSETTS
Smith College
Summer Science and Engineering Program
June 29 - July 26, 2008
This program is for high school girls entering grades 9, 10, 11 or 12. Since 1990 nearly 1400 girls representing 44 U.S. states and 50 foreign countries have participated - more than 50% have been awarded financial aid and 40% are students of color. After the program, girls report that they return to high school better prepared to tackle tough science courses, and better informed about what to expect in college. Participants in the program are taught by Smith faculty, live in a college house alongside Smith undergraduate interns, and have access to all campus facilities. The 2008 program offers a variety of research courses in architecture, astronomy, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, genetics, women's health, and writing. Selection is very competitive and is based upon academic record, a teacher recommendation and a written essay. Students are strongly encouraged to apply by the early application deadline of March 1.
Contact: Gail E. Scordilis, Ph.D., Director of Educational Outreach, Clark Hall, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063, Tel (413-585-3060)
Email: edoutreach@smith.edu
Web site: http://www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep

Boston University, Physics Department
The Boston University Research Internship Program
The Research Internship Program offers research internships to outstanding high school students in the areas of physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and engineering. The program seeks highly motivated and talented students to participate in ongoing research under the direction of a mentor who is an experienced research scientist. Graduate students involved in the research also act as additional resources for the high school interns. Each student joins a research group and works on a research project for thirty to forty hours per week over a six-week period. The program does not offer course credit, but provides opportunities for gifted science students to experience the culture and methodology of a research environment, and to learn directly about career options in scientific research. Seminars and field trips supplement the experience.
Contact: Ms. Jinara Reyes, Boston University, Physics Department, Boston, MA 02215 (617-353-2600)
Email: reyes@physics.bu.edu
Web site: http://physics.bu.edu/bu/hsprograms/hshp.html

Harvard University Summer School
Secondary School Students Program
Courses for undergraduate credit in anthropology (including archaeology); astronomy; biochemistry; biology; chemistry; computer science; engineering science; history of science; college algebra; graphs; functions and mathematical modeling; precalculus; calculus, linear algebra and differential equations; psychology; quantitative reasoning; physics and laboratory electronics; sociology; and statistics are offered.
Contact: Harvard University Summer School, Cambridge, MA 02138 (617-495-3192)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Minority Introduction to Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Science
Features courses in calculus, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, Entrepreneurship, writing and design. Includes lectures, field trips, and cultural and fun trips.
Contact: Mr. Karl W. Reid, Director, MITE2s Program, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 (617-253-3298)
Web site: http://web.mit.edu/mites/www/

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Women's Technology Program
Four-week residential program for high school girls features courses in electrical engineering and computer science, or mechanical engineering.
Contact: Cynthia Skier, Director, WTP, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 (617-253-5580)
Web site: http://wtp.mit.edu/

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Engineering Career Orientation
Features four courses in computers, English, math, chemistry. Includes field trips and speakers from the College of Engineering and industry.
Contact: Ms. Vanessa M. Rivera, Director, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003 (413-545-2030)
Email: mep@ecs.umass.edu
Web site: http://www.ecs.umass.edu/

University of Massachusetts, Lowell
DESIGNCAMP
UMass Lowell's DESIGNCAMP is a summer science and engineering enrichment program that offers a wide range of project-based workshops for students in grades 5-11. If you like to invent things, do experiments, build things, and figure out how things work, then this is the place for you! At DESIGNCAMP, you get to think of your own ideas and build them. All of our programs engage kids in interesting and challenging projects. If you come to camp, you could learn how to design a security system for you bedroom, build a hot air balloon, program a search-and-rescue robot, build a PVC pipe submarine, or design your own stereo speakers--and those are only a few of the cool projects we do at DESIGNCAMP!
Contact: Deborah Finch, Assistant Director, K-12 Educational Outreach, UMASS Lowell College of Engineering, Lowell, MA (978-934-4690)
Email: deborah_finch@uml.edu
Web site: http://www.designcamp.org/

Wentworth Institute of Technology
2008 STEM Discovery Program (for high school juniors and seniors)
Session One:  June 23 - July 18, 2008 (No classes  June 30 - July 04, 2008)
Session Two:  July 21-August 08, 2008 (tentative)
motivational and fun three-week course of study that will: Inspire student interest in STEM disciplines; Introduce students to some of the fields of engineering; Provide students with some tools and knowledge for academic success and inform students of the professional opportunities within STEM fields. Course content is at the introductory-college level, and is a sampling of what is normally taught to a Wentworth freshman student. Courses include: Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Computer Science, and Science. $1000 per student includes all classroom, study, laboratory materials, and lunch. Please note that this is a non-residential program; neither on-campus housing nor daily transportation can be provided.
Contact: Wentworth Institute of Technology, 550 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 (617-989-4225)
Email: stem@wit.edu

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Frontiers
July 8-20, 2007
Frontiers is an on-campus research and learning experience that challenges you to explore the outer limits of knowledge in science, mathematics and engineering. Now in its 25th year of operation, it has been enthusiastically received by its participants.
Contact: Office of Admission, Bartlett Center, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280. (508)831-5286
Email: frontiers@wpi.edu
Web site: http://www.wpi.edu/+frontiers/

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Strive
July 5-15, 2006
Strive is a hands-on exploration of engineering, math and science for African American, Latino and American Indian high school students. You will be able to learn more about potential careers in these areas by engaging in labs facilitated by a dedicated team of WPI faculty and students.
Strive isn't all work! The evenings are filled with opportunities for you to have fun with your fellow participants, who come from all over the country. We think you'll find the Strive program to be a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience
Contact: Strive Program, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280. (508)831-5796 - tel
Email: strive@wpi.edu
Web site: http://www.wpi.edu/+strive/

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Camp Reach
July 23 - August 4, 2006
Camp Reach is an award-winning summer residential program for girls in Massachusetts who have completed the 6th grade and who are interested in learning more about careers in engineering and technology. The two-week program includes hands-on workshops, a design project for a community organization, field trips, recreational activities, and follow-up programs during the academic year.
Contact: Shelley Errington Nicholson, Director, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280. Phone: 508-831-5819
Email: shell@wpi.edu
Web site: http://www.wpi.edu/Admin/Women/Girls/Reach/

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
WUNDERS (Women, Understanding New Dimensions in Engineering Related Sciences)
July 16-22, 2006 - WUNDERS I (9th and 10th graders)
July 23-29, 2006 - WUNDERS II (11th and 12th graders)
WUNDERS is a hands-on exploration of engineering, math and science for young women. You will be able to learn more about potential careers in these areas by engaging in labs facilitated by a dedicated team of WPI faculty and students. Although labs change every year to accommodate repeat participants, in the past they have included comparing the quality of water from various sources and testing different techniques for making it potable, building a robot that responds to sound, and learning about the process of making artificial skin.
Contact: Shelley Errington Nicholson, Director, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280. Phone: 508-831-5819
Email: shell@wpi.edu
Web site: http://www.wpi.edu/Admin/Women/Girls/WUNDERS/

MICHIGAN
Grand Valley State University
Science Technology and Engineering Preview Summer Camp for Girls (STEPS)
June 18-21, 2007 and June 25-28, 2007
STEPS Day Camp for girls is a one-week introduction to the world of science, technology and engineering. Campers must be Michigan residents and currently in the 6th grade ( between the ages of 11-13). STEPS is an opportunity for girls to learn more about what engineers do. Campers participate in activities that will give them hands-on experience with high-tech equipment and processes. Program activities include designing, manufacturing, and flying a radio-controlled airplane. Students will also explore science and engineering topics such as aerodynamics, electronics, pneumatics and team building. This program is co-sponsored by the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing and the Regional Math and Science Center at Grand Valley State University.
Contact: Margo Dill or Jessica Noble, Program Co-Directors, Regional Math and Science Center at Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401. Phone:(616) 331-6260.
Email: dillm@gvsu.edu, or noblej@gvsu.edu
Web site: http://www.gvsu.edu/steps

Kettering University
Lives Improve Through Engineering (LITE)
July 20-August 1, 2008
A two-week residential program for women who have completed the 11th grade. The program focuses on engineering and highlights the unique and important contributions engineers make when they design products like car seats, crash test dummies, and artificial limbs. Participants take classes and conduct labs in biomechanics, vehicle collision analysis and occupant protection, engineering for a sustainable society and biochemistry. Field trips showcase engineers at work. Participants are mentored by upperclass women students from Kettering.
Contact:  Deborah Stewart, Director of Orientation and Special Programs, Kettering University, Flint, MI (810.762.9679)
Email:  LITE@kettering.edu
Web site:  www.kettering.edu/lite

Kettering University, GMI Engineering and Management Institute
21st Century Woman
Projects and hands-on lab work focusing on engineering, physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Tours of business and industries, field trips to science and technology museums, career panels with business and professional women.
Contact: Ms. Terry Lynn Love, Kettering University, GMI Engineering and Management Institute, Flint, MI 48504 (810-762-7493)
Email: tlove@kettering.edu

Lake Superior State Universtiy
Summer Robotics Camps
Lake Superior State University (LSSU) School of Engineering and Technology, located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, will host its Summer Robotics Camps to stimulate interest in engineering and robotics among gifted and talented young men and women in grades 8-12. Students participating in the camps live on campus, interact with college students and are instructed by University professors. The camps are one-week opportunities to acquire hands-on experience with engineering topics such as computer programming, industrial robots, automation, data acquisition, computer animation, electronics and Web page development. The camps also include several recreational activities such as ice skating, basketball and GPS-guided scavenger hunts. All camps culminate with a final project demonstration for friends and family.
Contact: Anne Babinsky, Lake Superior State University (LSSU) School of Engineering and Technology, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (906)635-2207
Email: ABABINSKY@LSSU.EDU
Web site: http://www.lssu.edu/summercamps/

Lake Superior State Universtiy
Women in Technology
Lake Superior State University (LSSU) School of Engineering and Technology, located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, will host its Summer Robotics Camps to stimulate interest in engineering and robotics among gifted and talented young men and women in grades 8-12. Students participating in the camps live on campus, interact with college students and are instructed by University professors. The camps are one-week opportunities to acquire hands-on experience with engineering topics such as computer programming, industrial robots, automation, data acquisition, computer animation, electronics and Web page development. The camps also include several recreational activities such as ice skating, basketball and GPS-guided scavenger hunts. All camps culminate with a final project demonstration for friends and family.
Contact: Anne Babinsky, Lake Superior State University (LSSU) School of Engineering and Technology, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (906)635-2207
Email: ABABINSKY@LSSU.EDU
Web site: http://www.lssu.edu/summercamps/

Lake Superior State Universtiy
Game Design
July 8-13, 2007
Learn the fundamentals of writing a computer game. Discover a variety of programming packages that aid in the design of computer games. Look at the process of game creation from initial idea to final concept. Learn about career opportunities in the gaming industry as well as more traditional computer-related jobs.
Contact: Anne Babinsky, Lake Superior State University (LSSU) School of Engineering and Technology, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (906)635-2207
Email: ABABINSKY@LSSU.EDU
Web site: http://www.lssu.edu/summercamps/

Michigan State University
Wireless Integrated MicroSystems (WIMS) for TEENS
July 8-13, 2007
This residential program places high demands and expectations on participating students. Plans are in place to take the existing WIMS curriculum to another level by exposing students to a hands-on wafer processing experience in the WIMS ERC teaching lab (cleanroom) at the WIMS Engineering Research Center. Newly developed WIMS curriculum will offer introductory chemistry, physics, and biology units.
Contact: Jamie Ramos, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824 (517-355-6616 ext. 7)
Email: ramosja@egr.msu.edu
Web site: http://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/programs

Michigan State University
Engineering Exploration: LEGO Robotics to Wireless Integrated MicroSystems
June 18 - 22, 2007
This program utilizes the Lego Robotics Invention System to provide in-depth exploration and research-based experimental learning in cutting-edge WIMS technologies. The newly developed short course is a collaboration between Michigan Technological University, the University of Michigan, and Michigan State University. This program is open to students who are currently in 4th to 6th grade with a math and science grade point average of B or above.
Contact: Drew Kim, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824 (517-355-6616 ext. 7)
Email: ramosja@egr.msu.edu
Web site: http://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/programs

Michigan State University
High School Engineering Institute
July 15-20, 2007
A six-day summer residential program designed to encourage students to consider engineering as a career option. Students are exposed to eight disciplines within the field of engineering so they may better understand the many career pathways that are available. Students do a variety of hands-on projects and activities throughout the week as well as visit an engineering company. Career exploration and social activities are also planned.
Contact: Engineering Undergraduate Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824 (517-355-6616)
Email: ramosja@egr.msu.edu
Web site: http://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/programs

Michigan Technological University
Explorations in Engineering
June 24-29, 2007
A one-week workshop involving exploration of six to eight fields of engineering and applied technology through role model speakers, laboratory / field experiences and a group engineering project. Other career, financial aid, admission information, competitions, and recreational activities will be provided during evening presentations.
Contact: Youth Programs at Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931 (906-487-2219)
Email: yp@mtu.edu
Web site: http://youthprograms.mtu.edu

Michigan Technological University
Women in Engineering Program
July 8-13, 2007
A one-week workshop involving exploration of six to eight fields of engineering and applied technology through role model speakers, laboratory / field experiences and a group project. Other career, financial aid, admissions information, and recreational activities will be provided during evening sessions.
Contact: Youth Programs at Michigan Tech University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931 (906-487-2219)
Email: yp@mtu.edu
Web site: http://youthprograms.mtu.edu/

Michigan Technological University
American Indian Workshop (AIW)
June 19-23, 2007
The American Indian Workshop (AIW) introduces young (12-15 years old) Native American students to the excitement of a college education through investigation of biology, computers, or mathematics. You can gain confidence and learn to solve problems in science and computer-related activities as well as look at careers, meet role models, develop new skills, gain an awareness of your environment, investigate college life, and celebrate American Indian culture. You will also meet young people from other tribes and have plenty of time to enjoy recreational activities like swimming, movies, and sports.
Contact: Youth Programs at Michigan Tech University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931 (906-487-2219)
Email: yp@mtu.edu
Web site: http://youthprograms.mtu.edu/

Michigan Technological University
Summer Youth Program
July 8-13; July 15-20; July 22-27; July 29-August 3, 2007
The Summer Youth Program will introduce you to careers and allow you to develop new skills through laboratory, classroom, and field experiences. The program includes more than seventy one-week explorations, scheduled over a four-week period. An exploration is an intensive week-long look at a particular field or area of interest and is offered in seven different categories designed to introduce you to a world of opportunities. Explorations allow you to learn to use a computer, rappel, or perform diagnostic chemical tests. In other explorations you could paint a landscape, backpack through a scenic wilderness area, or cast molten metal. Each exploration is lead by a Michigan Tech faculty member, graduate student, or other specialist in that particular field. You will spend approximately 32 hours investigating your area of interest through classroom activities, hands-on laboratory exercises, field trips, and discussions with your instructors and other students. Enrollment is open until classes are full. Classes are limited to 20 or less students. Fee for day students is $375 and for residential students is $575 per week.
Contact: Youth Programs at Michigan Tech University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931 (906-487-2219)
Email: yp@mtu.edu
Web site: http://youthprograms.mtu.edu/

University of Detroit - Mercy
UNITE
The UNITE program is intended for students who want to prepare themselves for college. UNITE meets daily (approximately 8:30 am to 3:30 pm) and is designed to resemble a university freshman engineering curriculum. The goal is to introduce students to the subjects and skills necessary to succeed as an engineering student. Classes involve hands-on activities emphasizing teamwork. Students will take five classes daily  Persuasive Speaking, Computer Applications, Trigonometry, Physics, and College Writing  taught by University professors. Students can earn two college credits per course. Applicants who have less than a 2.25 GPA, any grade below a D or poor citizenship/conduct marks will not be considered for this program. Those students who do get considered will be invited to the interview phase. At that point, a personal essay and teacher letter of recommendation must be submitted.
Contact: Dan Maggio: (313) 993-1435
Email: maggiodd@udmercy.edu

University of Michigan WISE Program
Girls in Science and Engineering (GISE)
June 18-22, 2007
GISE@UM focuses on hands-on activities that are both fun and challenging. Campers elect a Focus Project in a particular subject area to attend each morning (e.g. chemistry, computer science, engineering, human genetics, physics, and robotics). We allow 15-17 girls in each Focus Project. Focus projects are planned and taught by University of Michigan faculty, staff and students. Afternoons are spent in a variety of hands-on science and engineering activities, including group collaborative competitions, touring dynamic UM labs and learning about science and engineering careers.
Contact: Cinda-Sue Davis, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (734-647-7012)
Email: csdavis@umich.edu
Web site: http://www.wise.umich.edu/

University of Michigan WISE Program
Grace Hopper Project
June 26-30, 2006
The Grace Hopper Project is an exciting one week program designed for young women who will complete the 9th, 10th or 11th grade by June, 2005. Do things like a stapler, automatic hair braider, walking wind-up bug, or disco light wand intrigue you? Well, these all started out as computer aided designs (CAD). This one-week program will introduce you to the latest 3D CAD design software in the University of Michigan state-of-the-art computer laboratory. you will experience the process of design, assembly, and simulation by working with hands-on activities as an individual or as a member of a design team.
Contact: Cinda-Sue Davis, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (734-647-7012)
Email: csdavis@umich.edu
Web site: http://www.wise.umich.edu/

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor/Camp CAEN
A computer technology exploration camp at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering. Courses are two weeks long and encompass programming topics such as C and Java and web-based technologies such as Virtual Reality.
Contact: Mr. Craig Strickland, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (734-936-8039)
Email: campcaen@engin.umich.edu
Web site: http://campcaen.engin.umich.edu/

MINNESOTA
Minnesota Academy of Science
Research, Engineering and Apprenticeship Program (REAP)
Offers student the opportunity to work with a college or university researcher for eight weeks during the summer in an area of interest to the student. The emphasis is on the student developing an independent research project which will be formally presented in early October.
Contact: Susan Kafka, Executive Director, Minnesota Academy of Science, Saint Paul, MN 55102-1119 (651-227-6361)
Email: contact@mnacadsci.org
Web site: http://www.mnacadsci.org

MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi State University
Women in Action
June 2008
The Women in Action camp is organized by the Mississippi State University Student Section of the Society of Women Engineers, an organization dedicated to increasing the number of women in eng