The program comprises two one-week sessions. Students come from across the state and are housed in Neihardt Residence Hall on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus. Thanks to financial support from the University and private industry, the program is free. In choosing sophomores, the Institute hopes to encourage them to start thinking about and enrolling in higher-level math and science classes while in high school. The event includes workshops during the day and evening activities.
Participants receive awards and recognition following the conference.
Women in Engineering Women Interested in Engineering Day was created to introduce high school women to engineering. Many young women have attended this events since it began two years ago, with many going on to pursue academic degrees in engineering and technology. The event was co-hosted by the UNL section of the Society of Women Engineers. The day's activities featured presentations and demonstrations by university faculty on topics such as industrial, civil, mechanical, electrical, computer science, chemical, construction management, and biological systems engineering. The program also included a panel discussion with local women engineers.