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Middle and high school students build a radio-controlled robot that can perform assigned tasks. Teams are placed geographically into “hubs,” which compete locally; champions are sent to regional tournaments at Texas A&M University and Auburn University. See website to contact or organize a hub in your area.
(334) 844-5759; http://best.eng.auburn.edu Over six weeks, middle and high school students learn to program in C and use a kit to build and program a robot that can operate autonomously. Robots compete by manipulating ping-pong balls to score points.
(405) 579-4609; www.botball.org Teams of at least three middle or high school students work with an adult advisor to build a robot that competes in one-to-one or “rumble” combat matches. Competitions take place on both local and national levels. Prizes include trophies and software for the winners’ schools. (707) 336-2687; www.botsiq.com
Students in grades 5–8 create an invention with bubble wrap. Three finalists win a trip to New York City, and the first- through third-place winners receive savings bonds worth $10,000, $5,000, and $3,000, respectively.
(330) 376-8300; http://nmoe.org/bubblewrap
Teams of students in grades 6-8 and an appointed coach use science and technology to tackle a community issue. (800) 291-6020; www.christophercolumbusawards.com
Students ages 17 and under submit a significant piece of work in science, technology, mathematics, literature, music, philosophy, or “outside the box.” Eight to fifteen students are typically selected each year and named a Davidson Fellow. Fellows receive a $50,000, $25,000, or $10,000 scholarship and are recognized for their achievements in Washington, DC. (775) 852-3483 x 423; www.davidsongifted.org/fellows Kids ages 5–19 take everyday discarded or recycled materials and re-engineer them into functional products. The grand prize winner receives a $10,000 cash prize and a trip to the development lab at Continuum, an award-winning design firm, to build a prototype of his or her design. http://pbskids.org/designsquad/contest Teams of high school students design, build, and test a device to complete one of three tasks (2010: WHAAM!, Kinetic Wind Sculpture, or PSA Video). Prizes include notebook computers and cash awards.
(800) 364-6284; http://www.cems.uvm.edu/TASC/2009 In this international creative problem-solving competition, students in four grade divisions work in teams to solve problems with a range of difficulty, some involving minimal engineering activities, and others requiring extensive engineering solutions. Current problem summaries can be found online. (856) 881-1603; www.idodi.org Students in grades 6–9 may participate in this free, web-based science, math, and technology competition sponsored by the U.S. Army. Using research, scientific methods, terms, materials, and appropriate technology, students work to solve problems within the community (2009-10 Challenge: Renewable Energy). Each student can win up to $8,000 in cash prizes. (866) 462-9237;
https://www.ecybermission.com/Public/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fDefault.aspx
Boys and girls in grades 3–12 are given a scenario wherein they are lost and in possession of certain supplies. They write an essay describing how they would deal with one of three challenges presented to them. The first- through third-place winners receive $500, $250, and $100, respectively. Winning entries are published on the Engineer Girl website. www.engineergirl.org
Teams of students in grades K–12 submit designs for new technology that benefits society. Regional winners receive a notebook computer and software for their school, and build a website and prototype of their design. Members of first- and second-place teams each receive a $10,000 and $5,000 savings bond, respectively, and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, DC, for an awards ceremony. (800) 397-5679; www.exploravision.org Using LEGO Mindstorms™ kits, teams of students ages 9–14 build robots to meet the year’s challenge (2010 challenge: Engineering Meets Medicine) and then compete at the local and state level. (Students ages 6–9 may participate in Jr. FLL.) (800) 871-8326; http://www.usfirst.org F.I.R.S.T. (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is an international robotics competition open to high school students. Student teams are issued a standard kit of parts and work with professional engineers to design and build a remote-control robot. (603) 666-3906; www.usfirst.org Teams of 3–6 students ages 9–19 design, analyze, manufacture, test, and race miniature gas-powered balsa wood Formula One cars. http://f1inschools.pitsco.com Students in grades 7–8 team up with engineer-volunteer mentors to create—first on computer and then as large, 3D models—their vision of the city of tomorrow. Plaques and medals are awarded to winners in a broad range of categories. Regional winning teams advance to the Future City Competition in Washington, DC.
(877) 636-9578; www.futurecity.org High school students build a bridge according to specifications that change annually. Contests are held at individual schools and regionally; finalists compete in the international contest. http://bridgecontest.phys.iit.edu Two individuals and one team from each of 500 Intel ISEF-Affiliated Science Fairs advance to the International ISEF. These high school students compete for scholarships in 17 categories. The top three winners at the international competition each receive a $50,000 scholarship. First- through fourth-place entries in each category are awarded $3,000, $1,500, $1,000, and $500, respectively. Multiple special awards are also presented. (202) 785-2255; www.societyforscience.org/isef Teams of at least three students in elementary through high school work with a practicing scientist or engineer to choose a problem, research it, write a report according to specification, and create a website on which they publish their final research reports. Top teams receive certificates from the National Medal of Technology Program at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. http://istf.ucf.edu
Students in grades 9-12 who have completed original research in science, engineering, or mathematics may apply to attend JSHS regional symposia. Three winners from each regional event win scholarships of $2,000, $1,500, or $1,000 and are invited to attend the National Symposium, where six first-place, six second-place, and six third-place winners receive scholarships of $16,000, $6,000, and $2,000, respectively. Each first-place finalist also receives an expense-paid trip to the London International Youth Science Forum, an exchange program bringing together over 400 participants from 60 nations. (603) 228-4520; www.jshs.org
This non-competitive initiative grants awards of up to $10,000 each to teams of high school students in grades 9–12, their teachers, and mentors who identify a problem and invent a solution. Previous categories have included consumer products, assistive devices for the disabled/elderly, safety devices, and environment.
(617) 452-2147; http://web.mit.edu/inventeams Elementary, middle, and high school students design, build, and evaluate a structure based on an annual project (2010: Lunar Plant Growth Chamber) and receive certificates of participation.
(202) 358-0001; www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/plantgrowth/home Students in 2 divisions (grades 6–9 and 9–12) compete in 10 team events and up to 4 Pilot Events with such names as Bridge Breaking, Water Rocketry, and Ick! Thyology. www.sciencedecathlon.com Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS)
Teams of students in grades 9–12 create an assistive technology device to help a person with a disability. National finalist teams compete for cash prizes, a trip to Washington, DC, and other special awards.
(703) 548-5387; www.jets.org/programs/nedc TEAMS Competition
Teams of students in grades 9–12 work together to answer questions regarding real world issues. (2010 theme: Water, Water, Everywhere). Participants receive t-shirts and certificates, and top-ranking teams also receive $2,500 cash prizes and a trip to Disney World. (703) 548-5387; www.jets.org/teams/index.cfm Teams of students in middle school through college design and build robots that can navigate mazes, participate in one-on-one sumo matches, manipulate objects, perform various tasks, and solve problems.
(740) 361-6772; www.nationalroboticschallenge.org Teams of high school students create products using science, technology, and entrepreneurship. The 2009–10 competition challenges students to develop new ideas in the areas of aerospace, green schools, renewable energy, and space nutrition. Prizes include scholarships, cash awards, grants, medallions, and certificates. (415) 962-3664; www.conradawards.org Students in high school through college work in teams at the local, regional, and then international level to complete challenges such as soccer (one-on-one or two-on-two matches of autonomous mobile robots), rescue (robots rescue victims from simulated hazardous sites), dance (one or more costumed robots perform to music), or RoboCup @Home (develop robots to assist humans in everyday life). Students in elementary and middle school may participate in RoboCup Junior. The 2010 International RoboCup will be held in Singapore; the 2011 competition will be held in Turkey. www.robocup.org Teams of students in grades 5–12 design, build, and program autonomous robots for both competition and exhibition. In the former, two robots from each team must cooperate to perform certain missions; in the latter, teams demonstrate their creativity through projects such as robot pets, robot dancers, and robots for scientific experiments. (248) 204-3568; www.robofest.net Students in grades 1–12 compete in events such as LEGO Bowling, sumobots, combat robots, and more. First-, second-, and third-place winners receive gold, silver, and bronze medals, respectively. http://robogames.net Teams of an unlimited number of high school, college, or graduate students use everyday materials to design and build machines that accomplish a given task as described in the annual challenge. (2010: Dispense an appropriate amount of hand sanitizer into a hand; 2011: Watering a Plant.)
(203) 227-0818 x34; http://rubegoldberg.com As individuals or as members of two- or three-person teams, high school students submit research projects in one of 14 categories. Up to 300 projects are selected as semifinalists; from that group, up to 30 individuals and 30 teams become regional finalists. Individual winners of regional competitions receive $3,000 scholarships; winning teams receive $6,000 in scholarships to divide among team members. Team and individual winners go to New York for the national finals, where they compete for scholarships ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. (877) 822-5233; http://www.siemens-foundation.org Teams of students in two categories—grades 5–8 and 9–12—build models of roller coasters using wood, wire, string, and other low-cost items. First- and second-place winners in each of the categories receive certificates and season passes to Six Flags America. (301) 209-3626; www.aapt.org/Programs/contests/rollercoaster.cfm Students in grades 7–12 work in teams of three or more to design, build, and launch a rocket that carries a raw egg to an altitude of 825 feet. Winning teams share a prize pool of more than $75,000 in savings bonds and cash. www.rocketcontest.org Contestants in three categories—junior (grades 8 and below), high school, and senior (anyone beyond high school)—build autonomous robots that navigate a model of a house to locate and extinguish a lit candle. www.trincoll.edu/events/robot Students ages 13 through grade 12 are eligible for prizes, but anyone can enter this online competition sponsored by the U.S. Military Academy. Finalists win a notebook computer, and each member of the winning team receives a $5,000 scholarship. http://bridgecontest.usma.edu In this 20-day competition, high school students learn about science, engineering, and technology, as they build and race roadworthy solar cars. (214) 691-6950; www.winstonsolar.org/challenge At the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, students who have earned qualitying test scores can explore a range of math, science, and humanities topics in summer and online courses. This list features courses in engineering. Grades 7-11; 3 weeks; residential. Investigations in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Principles of Engineering Design, and Physics. (410) 735-6277; www.cty.jhu.edu/summer Grades specified refer to students' 2010-11 status. All programs are residential unless otherwise noted. Grades 10–12; 5 days. Through seminars, demonstrations, and labs, students in the Science and Engineering Camp explore topics of interest. The 2010 focus is on Engineering the Elements—Polymers and Electronic Ceramics. (607) 871-2612; www.alfred.edu/SUMMER/camps/science.cfm Grades 11–12; 2–7 days; commuter. Eligible students work with a materials mentor, view demonstrations, and attend field trips as they explore materials science and engineering concepts. www.asmfoundation.org
Ages 10–18; 6 weeks; commuter. Students work individually and on teams as they learn concepts of robotics and computer programming. (334) 844-6386; www.eng.auburn.edu/outreach/k-12/robo-camp Grades 10–11; 6 weeks; residential and commuter. Students taking summer term select two courses, which may include Engineering Computation, Software Engineering, and Computer-Aided Design and Manufacture. (617) 353-1378; www.bu.edu/summer/program_high_school_students/honors Grades 11–12; 3 weeks. Eligible students take two research-oriented science courses and attend laboratory tours, lectures, workshops, and field trips. (626) 395-6208; http://yess.caltech.edu Grades 3–8; 1 or 2 weeks; commuter. Offerings for qualifying students include Bridge Boom, Discover Robotics, K’NEX Geometry, Robotics Programming and Design, CO2 Dragsters, and Green Engineering.
(412) 268-1629; www.cmu.edu/cmites/summer.html Grades 11 and 12; 6 weeks; commuter. Engineering course offerings include Thermodynamics.
(202) 319-5257; http://summer.cua.edu/precollege/index.cfm Grades 9–12; 4 weeks; residential and commuter. Course offerings include Biomedical Engineering: Physical Effects on Cells, and Engineering Design via Community Service Projects. (212) 854-9666; www.ce.columbia.edu/hs Grades 11 & 12; 6 weeks. Students enrolled in the Cornell Engineering Experience participate in labs, lectures, and group projects while exploring a wide range of technical disciplines, including bioengineering and earth sciences, chemistry and electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computers, and more.
(607) 255-6203; www.summercollege.cornell.edu Grades 9–12; 1–4 weeks; residential and commuter. At the University of Toronto, students choose 3 courses from over 30 engineering offerings, including medical, biology, environmental, electrical, robotics, and mechanical. (416) 946-0816; www.enrichment.uoftengineering.com/deep2010 Grades 6–8; 2 weeks; residential and commuter. Through hands-on lab experiments and field trips, students explore such topics as sensing, mechanics, communication, and energy. (919) 684-6259; www.learnmore.duke.edu/youth/biosci Grades 7–10; 3 weeks. Course offerings for qualifying students include Engineering Problem Solving, Nano to Mega Engineering, Physics of Energy, and Robotics. (919) 668-9100; www.tip.duke.edu/summer Grades 8–12; 3 weeks; residential and commuter. Students in grades 8 and 9 take two courses which may include It Pays to Play (Toy Design); Robotics: ExploBotics; Go-Cart Madness; Bridges, Rockets, and Forces of Nature; Off-Road Vehicle Design; and Aeronautical Engineering. Students in grades 10–12 may choose from Building Under Blue Skies: Sustainable Engineering; Mechanical Engineering: Schematic Fanatics; Mechanized Miracles: Physics of Motion; and Cracking the Code: Genetic Engineering. (781) 762-7400; www.explo.org Grades 10–12; 10 days; residential and commuter. Course offerings include Biomedical Engineering and Robotics. (202) 994-6360; www.gwu.edu/apply/precollege Grades 4–8; 3 weeks; commuter. Students in the Robotics program build prototypes and program them with a computer; those taking Amusement Park Physics study velocity, acceleration, momentum, force, and energy as they design, build, and analyze their own roller coaster; students in Engineering Design participate in hands-on projects, labs, discussions, and a design challenge, while those taking Tech for Girls explore software and websites, and design podcasts and/or a webpage. (612) 668-0730; http://alc.mpls.k12.mn.us/gems_and_gise_2.html Grades 10–12; 7 weeks. Students take two courses, which may include Mobile Robot and Embedded Programming and Introduction to the Fabrication of Microfluidic and Lab-on-a-Chip Devices.
(617) 495-3192; www.summer.harvard.edu/2010/programs/ssp Engineering and Beyond Workshop
Grade 12; 3 days. Students make their own ice cream as they study chemical engineering; learn about computer security (electronic and computer engineering); start a chocolate business (industrial and manufacturing systems); or explore other types of engineering, including mechanical, aerospace, civil and construction, environmental, electrical, materials, or agriculture and biosystems. (515) 294-8355; www.eng.iastate.edu/eb Pre-collegiate Programs for Talented and GiftedGrades 8–10; 1 week. Courses for qualifying students include Electronics and Robotics.
(800) 262-3810; www.opptag.iastate.edu/summer Grade 11 and up; 5 weeks. Through Johns Hopkins University’s Whiting School of Engineering, students attend lectures, tackle problems, test theories, and learn to think like engineers. (866) 493-0517;
http://engineering-innovation.jhu.edu Grades 6–9; 5 weeks. Middle school students attend lectures and field trips, and participate in hands-on projects and experiments. (617) 253-8052; http://mit.edu/stem/STEM_Summer_Institute.html Grade 12; 1 week. Students live on the campus of the University of Houston and explore engineering disciplines through interaction with UH engineering students, project-based learning, site visits, field trips, and panel discussions. (713) 743-4222; www.egr.uh.edu/promes/camps Grades 6–12; 5 days. At Michigan State University, students in grades 6–8 explore Renewable Energy; grades 7–8 study Wireless Integrated Microsystems; grades 9–10 participate in High School Engineering Exploration; women in grades 10–12 may also participate in Women in Engineering; and grades 11–12 may also take High School Engineering Immersion. (517) 353-7282; www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/programs/summer Grades 6–12; 1 week; residential and commuter. Students in grades 6–8 attend Summer Camp; those in grades 9–11 live on campus and take Career and Adventure Explorations, where they participate in hands-on labs, class work, and field experiences. In the Engineering Scholars Program, students in grades 10–12 explore engineering through group projects, labs, and hands-on activities. Also available to students in grades 10–12 are Explorations in Engineering Workshops, with titles such as Bridges, Dams, and Skyscrapers: Building Big; Catapults, Rockets, and Robotics: How Stuff Works; Chemical Enginering, Mechanical Engeering, and more. In addition, eligible students may take Michigan Tech engineering courses such as Cryptography and Spatial Visualization/Engineering Design. (906) 487-2219; http://youthprograms.mtu.edu Grades 10–12; 1 week. Students participate in labs, hands-on projects, and interaction with faculty and current students as they focus on a specific career field in engineering. (800) 332-6763; www.msoe.edu/high_school_students/summer_programs/focus_on_the_possibilities_engineering.shtml High School Engineering Workshops
Grades 11–12; 5 days. The College of Engineering offers eleven engineering camps, where students learn the basics of each discipline through hands-on demonstrations, experiments, classroom work, projects, and field trips. (919) 515-9669;
www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/summerprograms/high-school Middle School Summer Engineering Camp
Grades 6–9; 1 week; commuter. Students at North Carolina State’s Raleigh campus experience engineering through hands-on investigations and building activities. (919) 515-9732; www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/summerprograms/middle-school Grades 7–12; 1 or 3 weeks; residential and commuter. Qualifying students in grades 7–9 may take Materials and Engineering Design, Robotics, and Visual Modeling with LOGO. Those in grades 9–12 may take Engineering Design, where they create and test designs with a focus on water control and wastewater management. (847) 491-3782; www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer Grade 12; 5 weeks. Students admitted to Ohio University’s Engineering Program in the fall receive an academic foundation and encouragement to complete the engineering degree requirements. Activities include workshops, mentoring, and counseling. www.ohio.edu/engineering/outreach Grade 12; 17 days. Eligible students work with faculty at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology as they participate in group projects, class work, and field trips as they tackle real-world problems.
(812) 877-1511; www.rose-hulman.edu/catapult Grades 6–12; 1 or 2 weeks; residential and commuter. Qualifying students in grades 6–7 may take Engineering in Action or Electronic Engineering; those in grades 8–9 may take All About Engineering or Chemical Engineering, while those in grades 10–12 may choose from Bioengineering, Rube Goldbergineering, Rocketry and Space Exploration, Robotics, and Physics of Machines. (765) 494-7243; www.purdue.edu/geri Grade 12; 6 weeks. Students live on campus at MIT, visit leading labs in the Boston area, and experience the entire research cycle from start to finish. (703) 448-9062; www.cee.org/programs/rsi Grades10-12; 8 weeks; commuter. Eligible students work as apprentices with scientist and engineer mentors in Department of Defense laboratories. There, they pursue research, engage in engineering activities, and receive exposure to scientific and engineering practices and personnel. (888) 715-2733; http://seap.asee.org Grades 8–10; 3 weeks. Qualifying students take two courses, which may include Mars or Bust: Building a Permanent Martian Settlement and Machines and Society. (214) 768-0123; http://smu.edu/education/youth/tag Grades 11 & 12; 8 weeks; residential and commuter. Course offerings include Mechanics, Heat, and Electricity, Introduction to Scientific Computing, Programming Methodology, Programming Abstractions, and Statistical Methods in Engineering and the Physical Sciences. (650) 723-3109; http://summersession.stanford.edu/highschool/overview.asp Grades 9–12; 1–7 weeks. Course offerings include Alternative Energy Engineering, Fundamentals of Engineering Design, Engineering Biomedical Systems, Introduction to Design, Designing Mobile Machines, Exploring the Interface of Nanotechnology and Biology, Designing Robots, and Do You Want to Be an Engineer? (401) 863-7900; www.brown.edu/scs/pre-college Grades 8–11; 6 days. Students participate in lab work, hands-on learning, tours of labs and research areas, design challenges, and competitions as they explore engineering. (410) 293-4361; www.usna.edu/Admissions/stem Grades 11 & 12; 3 weeks. Qualifying students choose a mentorship site and work closely with university mentors on research projects. 2010 projects include Chemical Engineering: Securing a More Energy-Efficient Future, Nanobiotechnology: The Future of Detection and Treatment of Disease, Calling All Young Inventors: Mechanical Engineering, Electronics: Optical Audio Link, and Environmental Data Collection and Analysis Using Geospatial Technologies. (860) 486-0283; www.gifted.uconn.edu/mentor Grades 11 & 12; 6 weeks. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students spend approximately 40 hours per week conducting research in a discipline of interest. Research topics typically are available in Environmental Engineering and Hydro science, among others. (800) 553-4692 x53876; http://continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/SSTP Grades 10–12; 3 weeks. Students study Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or Science and Technology in the Western World, and participate in coursework, lectures, field trips, and projects.
(301) 405-7762; http://www.summer.umd.edu/index.php?slab=young-scholars Grades 11–12; 3 weeks. Students in the Engineering Program choose either Track A: Aerospace, Architectural, Civil, Environmental, and Mechanical Engineering; or Track B: Biomedical, Computer, and Electrical Engineering. (305) 284-4000; http://www6.miami.edu/summerscholar Computer Aided Engineering Network Camp CAEN
Ages 12–17; 1–2 weeks; residential and commuter. Students study computer programming and design, web programming, game development, 3D modeling and rendering, and more.
(734) 936-8039; www.engin.umich.edu/caen/campcaen Summer Engineering Academy (SEA)
Grades 8–12; 2–3 weeks. Students learn about engineering from faculty, participate in team building activities, and strengthen their skills in mathematics, computers, science, and communication through a variety of programs. Those in grades 8–12 may participate in the Summer Enrichment Program (SEP); those in grades 10–11 may participate in Michigan’s Introduction to Technology and Engineering program (MITE), while those in grade 12 may participate in the Summer College Engineering Exposure Program (SCEEP). (734) 764-1817; www.engin.umich.edu/mepo/prospstud/sea.html Grade 12; 3 weeks. Students meet faculty and professional engineers, explore careers in engineering, and examine the elements of engineering design. (574) 631-6092; www.nd.edu/~iep Grades 10–12; 3 weeks. Students choose a focus of biotechnology, computer graphics, computer programming, nanotechnology, or robotics, and participate in coursework, labs, and group projects appropriate to the discipline. (215) 573-2575; www.seas.upenn.edu/saast Grades 10–12; 4 weeks; residential and commuter. Students choose from Discover Engineering and Introduction to Video Game Design, and explore the topics through lectures, discussion, field trips, and hands-on projects. (213) 740-5679; http://cesp.usc.edu Grades 6–11; 1 week; residential and commuter. Through field trips and classroom activities, students learn about a variety of engineering disciplines, including topics in robotics and AI. (817) 272-1295; www.uta.edu/engineering/summercamps Introduction to Engineering
Grades 10–12; 1 week. Students explore engineering through lectures, labs, and exercises in engineering design, applied math, and basic science. (434) 924-0614; www.seas.virginia.edu/admin/diversity/pre_college/ite.php Summer Session
Grades 11–12; 4 weeks. Course offerings for qualified students include Thermodynamics, Statics, Strength of Materials, The Engineer, Ethics, and Society, and Societal Dimensions of Nanotechnology. (434) 924-3371; www.virginia.edu/summer Grades 11–12; 6 weeks. At the University of Wisconsin, eligible students participate in coursework, industry site visits, and faculty mentoring to gain a better understanding of the field of engineering.
(608) 263-535; http://studentservices.engr.wisc.edu/diversity/esp Grades 11–12; 2 weeks. The Frontiers program offers courses in engineering (aerospace, civil, environmental, electrical, and more) and robotics, where students work in teams to design, build, and test a robot that will compete in an end-of-session tournament. (508) 831-5286; www.admissions.wpi.edu/Frontiers Grade 12; 5 weeks. Students select two courses which may include Great Ideas of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering: The Digital Information Age, and Energy, Technology, and Society.
(203) 432-2430; www.yale.edu/summer Grades 8–9; 2 weeks; commuter. Students work with engineers from all different areas in engineering to learn about different forms of energy and how they can make a difference working with energy.
(412) 268-5227; www.ices.cmu.edu/see Grades 11–12; girls only; 2 weeks. At the Stevens Institute of Technology, students explore careers in engineering by participating in hands-on lab projects, field visits, and contact with professional scientists and engineers. (201) 216-5000; www.stevens.edu/sit/admissions/highschool/ecoes.cfm Grades 6–9; girls with disabilities; 5 days. Students use all of their senses to discover science and technology around us. (952) 838-9000; www.pacer.org/stc/exite/index.asp Grades 7–8; girls only; 5 days; commuter. Students explore engineering through hands on projects such as web page design and robotics through group projects and interactions with professors, students, and professional women. (404) 542-3445; www.coe.gatech.edu/diversity/wietec.php Grades 6–11; girls only; 1 week. At the University of Illinois, eligible students explore engineering fields through demonstrations, classroom presentations, hands-on activities, and contact with women in technical fields. Students in grades 6–7 explore structural engineering; those in grades 7–8 study computer science; students in grades 9–10 examine chemical engineering, while students in grades 10–11 investigate electrical engineering. (217) 244-3815; https://wiki.engr.illinois.edu/display/games/G.A.M.E.S.+Camp Grades 4–8; 3 weeks; commuter. Students in the Robotics program build prototypes and program them with a computer; those taking Amusement Park Physics study velocity, acceleration, momentum, force, and energy as they design, build, and analyze their own roller coaster; students in Engineering Design participate in hands-on projects, labs, discussions, and a design challenge, while those taking Tech for Girls explore software and websites, and design podcasts and/or a webpage. (612) 668-0730; http://alc.mpls.k12.mn.us/gems_and_gise_2.html Grades 8–12; girls only; 1 week; commuter. At the University of Houston, students build their own robot as they explore engineering through hands-on experience, teamwork, and contact with female engineers and engineering students. (713) 743-4172; http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/girls-engineering-summer-camp Grades 8–11; girls only; 5 days. Students in grades 8–9 participate in the LEAP program, where they experience engineering through hands-on activities; those in grades 10–11 participate in the EDGE Program, where they meet women engineers, work with Purdue engineering students, and learn more about one specific engineering discipline of their choice. (765) 494-0758; https://engineering.purdue.edu/WIEP/NewsAndEvents/WomeninEngineeringSummerCamps Grade 12; 4 weeks; girls only. Rising seniors explore topics in computer science and electrical engineering through classes, labs, and team-based projects. (617) 253-5580; http://wtp.mit.edu Grades 8–12; girls only; 1–6 days; residential and commuter. Ohio State University offers multiple programs in engineering. For a full listing of programs, please see the website. (614) 247-7936;
http://wie.eng.ohio-state.edu/content/wie-pre-college-programs Grades 11–12; girls only; 1 week. Students explore engineering through hands-on workshops, projects, and interaction with female role models. (814) 865-3342; www.equity.psu.edu/wise Grades 7 and 9; 4 or 5 days; girls only. At the University of St. Thomas, eligible students are introduced to technology and engineering topics such as physics, chemistry, and team building. (651) 962-5750; www.stthomas.edu/engineering/outreach/steps/default.html Grades 9–12; girls only; 4 weeks. Students take two research courses and participate in hands-on research alongside Smith faculty. Program culminates in presentations attended by family.
(413) 585-3060; www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep/index.php Grades 9–12; girls only; 1 week. Students experiment, design, build, compete, and have dinner with an engineer, where they have the opportunity to ask questions such as “How have you used your degree?”, “Do you like what you’re doing?”, and “Is it possible to have a family and an engineering career?”
(937) 229-3296; www.udayton.edu/engineering/hs_programs/women_in_engineering_summer_camp.php Grades 11–12; girls only; 1 week. Students participate in hands-on activities, lab experiments, workshops, and seminars. (301) 405-3283; www.wie.umd.edu/precollege/e2umd.html Grades 11–12; girls only; 1 week. Students visit labs, go on field trips to research sites, and talk with experts who use engineering to solve real-world problems. (734) 647-7012; www.engin.umich.edu/wie/SummerCamps Grade 9; 4 days; girls only. This program, which takes place at MIT, combines an introduction to science and engineering with high school prep sessions. (617) 253-7931; http://web.mit.edu/edgerton/outreach/ygg.html Grades 11–12; 6 weeks. Eligible students in the Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS) explore engineering and other topics through classroom instruction and hands-on projects. Those in the architecture program study buildings, cities, and design. (412) 268-2082; http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/summerprogramsfordiversity Grade 12; 6 weeks. Eligible students participate in this intensive program that includes coursework and hands-on projects. (617) 253-4629; http://web.mit.edu/mites/MITES_Home.html Grade 12; 2 weeks. At the College of Engineering at Purdue University, eligible students explore engineering through class work, projects, activities, and field trips. Also available are Summer Engineering Workshops. (765) 494-3974; https://engineering.purdue.edu/MEP/Pre-college Grades 11–12; 6 weeks. Students explore engineering through presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Included in the curriculum are math and science enrichment. (608) 263-5367; http://studentservices.engr.wisc.edu/diversity/esp At this interactive site, visitors may click on playing cards for information on careers in a wide variety of engineering fields. http://egfi-k12.org This site provides links to a wide variety of engineering-related materials, including study results, government bills, reports, and scientific papers.
http://amser.org/index.php?P=BrowseResources&ParentID=972651 Here NASA provides activities, movies, analyses, and detailed explanations of aerodynamic concepts ranging from science fundamentals to aircraft forces and baseball.
http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/bga.html This interactive site of the National Engineering Week Foundation includes games, activities, resources, and downloads all related to engineering. Be sure to click on “cool stuff” for a clickable map to engineering sites around the country. www.discoverengineering.org Curious girls may explore engineering careers, find out what classes to take in high school to pursue an engineering career, ask an engineering question, and more. www.engineergirl.org This site bills itself as a guide to engineering for high school girls, but also contains links to resources for counselors, parents, and engineers. Here you can meet women engineers, find your dream job, and learn how to get it. www.engineeryourlife.org Get lost in this site, which features a range of resources, including games and puzzles, Ask an Engineer, directories of professional engineering organizations and engineering schools, and a virtual library with engineering-related articles, biographies, and reference material. www.engineering.com ESW is made up of students, university faculty, and professionals dedicated to building a more sustainable world for current and future generations. Check out their site to find out how you can get involved. www.esustainableworld.org Take the Ultimate LEGO Quiz, print and solve color jigsaw puzzles, or pose a question to Stuff You Want to Know (e.g., How does the iPad work?). www.howstuffworks.com MIT’s Media Lab has put together this site where you can view video presentations of new technology created by MIT students. Wholly entertaining and totally cool. http://labcast.media.mit.edu Here you’ll find free access to course materials used in almost all MIT courses, including syllabi, lecture notes, problem and answer sets, readings and reading lists, videos, and more. http://ocw.mit.edu At this site, you can view any (or all!) of a series of 30-minute videos that highlight NASA research, new technologies, and more. www.knowitall.org/nasa/destination This shared national network aims to improve our understanding of earthquakes and their effects, and includes the latest earthquake research, education, training, and news. www.nees.org This site provides an entertaining look at technology, science, autos, news with analysis, and more. www.popularmechanics.com This site offers an extensive array of engineering resources, including an online newsletter. www.tryengineering.org This is a searchable directory of over 600 mechanical engineering and related websites at colleges and universities worldwide. http://www.asme.org/Education/College/Worldwide_Department_Websites.cfm Provided by Penn State University, this site is a great web resource for all engineering and science students, and includes models, exercises, and advice for documents they will likely encounter in school and eventually, in their professions. http://writing.engr.psu.edu Report a broken link here. by Pat Remick (Kaplan, 2006). by Darlene R. Stille (Compass Point Books, 2010). by George Sullivan (Scholastic Nonfiction, 2005). by David Douglas and Gre Papadopoulos (Prentice Hall, 2010). by Matt Hutson (Sally Ride Science, 2010). by Donald A. Norman (Basis Books, 2009). by Caroline Kettlewell (Da Capo Press, 2004). by David Bodanis (Three Rivers Press, 2006). by Henry Petroski (Knopf, 2010). by Jonathan Bender (Wiley, 2010). by Celeste Baine (Bonamy Publishing, 2007). | 
