The institute is planned for female high school students who will be of Sophomore or Junior status in the fall of 2001. Seniors are encouraged to apply in the event the program has open spots. Two one-week sessions are offered, for a maximum of 24 students each week. Once accepted to the institute, additional details are provided. The institute consists of both challenging and fun activities focusing on problem solving techniques and working together as an engineering team.
Students use engineering labs for the projects.
Programs related to preparing for college life, developing skills for success, and recreational events are planned. A variety of projects are planned for the varying disciplines of engineering. Learn about how concrete affects our lives and then make your very own paper weight from concrete. Activities are planned to use both mathematics and science skills to create a computer program and make a useful electric circuit. Experiments in collecting and analyzing water samples at a locate state park are planned.