Engineering Options for Middle School Boys

Hosted by the University of Evansville College of Engineering and Computer Science, this day camp gives middle school boys the chance to spend their days learning from UE faculty, staff, and students. Each day, the boys will have a chance to explore different areas of science or engineering by taking classes and working on team projects. Areas of exploration include electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, and physics. Additionally, the boys will tour local industries to see how engineering is important in the workplace. The camp is designed to give middle school boys a better understanding of what types of opportunities are available in fields most closely related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Who: Middle School aged boys currently in grades 6, 7, or 8 and Elementary School aged boys currently in grade 5. When: June 18-22, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: The University of Evansville Campus, Evansville, Indiana. Cost: $300 (includes all transportation during camp, lunch each day, supplies, and materials) Enrollment is limited to 20 participants in grades 5-6 and 20 participants in grades 7-8. Priority is given to first-time attendees. Application process includes online application and essay.