Think of it as engineering camp. Project Discovery is a one-week program for 30 female high school students that introduces young women to the creativity of engineering as a profession and to the structure of engineering study. Project Discovery allows students to exchange ideas in an atmosphere where curiosity and enthusiasm, not tests and grades, inspire learning.
Students develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
They challenge their imaginations and develop an appreciation for engineering. In short, Project Discovery expands students' horizons for the future. KU engineering faculty speak with students about the various fields on which professional engineers work. Students learn about the research methods and problem-solving approaches that engineers use every day. Other topics discussed are changing technologies and ethics in the profession.