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College of Engineering (ENG) Summer Programs

Discover Engineering

WHAT: Residential camp for students who are interested in science, engineering, and mathematics; students work on several projects that incorporate different aspects of engineering.
WHO: High school sophomores
WHEN: July 20-26

Exploring Your Options (EYO)

WHAT: Residential camp for students interested in science, engineering, and mathematics; participants interact with engineering students and faculty members by engaging in hands-on activities in each of the 13 departments in the College of Engineering.
WHO: High school juniors and seniors
WHEN: June 8-14 and July 6-12

G.A.M.E.S. Summer Camp: Girls' Adventures in Mathematics, Engineering, and Science

WHAT: Camp for females to explore specific engineering and scientific fields through demonstrations, presentations, hands-on activities, and interaction with women in technical fields
WHO: Academically talented middle school aged girls
Structures – girls entering 6th or 7th grade
Computer Science – girls entering 7th or 8th grade
Bioengineering/Chemical Engineering – girls entering 8th or 9th grade
WHEN: August 5-9

Illinois Aerospace Institute

WHAT: Residential program for students interested in aerospace engineering and aviation; students learn about aerospace engineering in the areas of propulsion systems, theory of flight, aerodynamics, principles of aircraft, and spacecraft design through classroom sessions, laboratories, demonstrations, and hands-on activities.
WHO: Students entering grades 9-12
WHEN: July 13-19

Water Technology & Education Camp (WaterTEC): Exploring Water Purification

WHAT: Program with educational and fun activities to discover state-of-the-art technology and research concerning global water issues; students explore reservoirs, water treatment facilities, and field activities. It's designed to inform and immerse students in the science, technology, and engineering of water quality, safety, and conservation.
WHO: Students entering grades 9-12 or students who have taken chemistry
WHEN: June 22-28

WaterCAMPWS Internship Program

WHAT: Program providing high school students research laboratory experience in real-world water purification problems; students work directly with a WaterCAMPWS research mentor in engineering, physics, chemistry, or geology. Interns will be expected to work on a specific research project, write a research summary, and present results with the WaterTEC and WaterCLEAR Programs, as well as other WaterCAMPWS activities and seminars.
WHO: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school who have taken a minimum of one year of chemistry coursework
WHEN: Summer