Shell Passport to Engineering Camp
WHO: Students entering 7th or 8th grade in the fall of 2011 should apply. African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaskan Native and/or first generation students are strongly encouraged to apply. However, all applicants are considered for the program.
WHAT: Passport to Engineering will introduce students to diverse engineering disciplines including solar power and battery powered electronics. To reserve a spot, a $30 deposit per student is requested. This will be refunded upon selection and completion of the program. If you are unable to pay the deposit, please contact us for other arrangements.
WHY: Engineers are the brains behind the coolest technologies. Do you want to design spaceships, roller coasters, or life-saving medicine? Do you want to do something that could improve society and our way of life? These are just some of the cool things engineers get to do! This program will help you explore and understand how to apply math, science and technology to see how as an engineer, you can affect the world. Come discover engineering with other students your age!
Eligibility Requirements:
- Middle school student in her 7th or 8th grade level in the Fall 2011 semester.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Available for four days (June 6-9) in Summer 2011.
Application deadline: May 7th, 2011
Contact Information:
Jackie Foos, Director – Passport to Engineering- (405) 325-3445
WEBSITE: www.ou.edu/coe/passport
WHO: Girls entering their 7th or 8th grade year in fall 2011 should apply. African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and/or First Generation students are strongly encouraged to apply; however, the program considers all applicants.
WHAT:
The Engineering GLAMS Summer Program is a four-day introduction and exploration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through fun, hands-on design projects with OU professors and current students. The program requires a $30 deposit per student, but will be refunded upon your selection and participation.
WHY:
Do you know that engineers create makeup and other beauty products? Do you want to do something that could improve the world or cure a disease? Do you want to design cool gadgets or create virtual worlds? These are just some of the cool things women engineers get to do! This program will help you explore and understand how to apply math, science and technology to see how as an engineer, you can affect the world. Come discover engineering with other girls your age!
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
1.) Must be a girl of any ethnic background.
2.) Middle school student in their 7th or 8th grade level in the Fall 2011 semester.
3.) Must be a U.S. citizen.
4.) Available for one week (June 20-23) in Summer 2011.
Application deadline: May 7th, 2011
Contact Information:
Tiffany Smith, Director – Engineering GLAMS- (405) 325-3892
WEBSITE: www.ou.edu/coe/glams
June 20 – 26, 2010
www.ou.edu/devas
Application Deadline: April 30, 2010
The BP Devas Summer Camp program is a weeklong journey exploring engineering through hands on projects while staying on the University of Oklahoma (OU) Norman campus. The camp program fee per student includes all housing, meals, seminars, tours, entertainment and engineering project supplies.
Who: Young women entering the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in the Fall 2010 should apply. African-American, Hispanic/Latina, American Indian/Alaskan Native students are strongly encouraged to apply, however the program considers ALL applicants.
Contact Information
Tiffany Smith, BP DEVAS Director ·405-325-4096 · devas@ou.edu ·www.ou.edu/devas
BP Engineering Academy
June 12-18, 2011
www.ou.edu/bpea
The BP Engineering Academy is a 1-week residential summer program for young men in high school entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade in 2010 who also have an interest in math, science, and/or technology. Students from African-American, Hispanic/Latino American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and/or first generation backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply however the program considers all applicants. If you are selected for this program your on-campus experiences will include the following:
- Design, Build and Fly a creation of your own in OU’s two new engineering buildings
- Full access to our high-tech engineering facilities and research laboratories
- Hands on exposure to different engineering fields via fun activities with our best OU engineering professors
- Meeting other students like yourself from all over the United States
Application deadline: May 7th, 2011
Contact Information:
Teara Flagg, Director – BP Engineering Academy – (405) 325-0095
EMAIL: bpea@ou.edu WEBSITE: www.ou.edu/bpea