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Program Overview

Exploring engineering students show off the plane they designed and built during the week.Exploring Engineering at the University of Maryland (E2@UMD) is a one-week summer program for high school women (rising juniors or seniors) who are considering engineering as a possible major and career. You will live on campus for one-week and explore the world of engineering through fun hands-on activities, laboratory experiments, informative workshops, team challenges, and seminars with professional engineers.

Goals

  • Provide a positive learning experience in a collegiate environment
  • Increase your knowledge of engineering and the majors within engineering
  • Expose you to female role models in engineering
  • Introduce you to other high school women with similar interests
  • Support your decision to pursue engineering as a course of study in college

Program Dates: Exploring Engineering students visit the Wind Tunnel on campus.

 

July 11-17, 2010 - JUNIORS ONLY Session
Engineering Disciplines Covered:

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering A visit to the Fire Lab

 

July 18-24, 2010 - SENIORS ONLY Session
Engineering Disciplines Covered:

  • Bioengineering
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Fire Protection Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering

Program Details:

The Curriculum
The curriculum of the E2@UMD program focuses on introducing participants to the fundamental principles and concepts of engineering, as well as the influences of engineering on society. Students attend engineering lectures conducted by faculty and guest lecturers, conduct laboratory experiments, observe laboratory demonstrations, participate in tours of campus labs and facilities, and meet with professional engineers. In 2010, E2@UMD was modified to give students more hands-on and experiential learning opportunities in specific areas of engineering.

A Taste of College Life
You will live in a residence hall on the College Park campus for the week. You will find that your residence hall is not only a place to sleep, but also a place to have conversations with friends, enjoy late night snacks, and even do laundry! Two undergraduate engineering students will serve as camp counselors to manage the residential area. They are committed to helping you have a fabulous summer. The camp counselors live with you in the residence hall and help to foster a community atmosphere by planning social programs throughout the week.

Cost

The cost of the program is $800 per student. This fee covers all expenses except transportation to and from the University of Maryland and spending money. If additional grants are secured, this fee will decrease. Please do not include the fee at the time of application. The fee is due upon acceptance to the program. Full and partial scholarships are available based on financial need.

Sponsors

  • Women in Engineering Program
  • A. James Clark School of Engineering

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Program Application:

Click here to view the 2010 Program Information Brochure

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HOW TO APPLY:

  • Complete your Biographical Information and Personal Statement online
  • Mail the rest of the Application Package to the address below

Your Complete Application Package must include the following items:

  1. Biographical Information:
    1. Rising Juniors apply here
    2. Rising Seniors apply here
  2. Personal Statement (be prepared to complete at the time of application)
    An essay describing why you would like to participate in E2@UMD. This is your opportunity to discuss your experiences, extra-curricular activities, and strengths for the selection committee. This can be up to 2 pages.
    **NOTE: It is important to check for spelling and grammatical errors. We suggest typing your essay response in a word processing program first, review it for errors, then copy it into the text box on the application.**
  3. Teacher Recommendation
    (.pdf - please use link above if you need to download adobe)
    This recommendation must be from a math and/or science teacher. Select the link to pull up the form.
  4. Official High School Transcript
    If the classes you are currently enrolled in are not listed on the transcript, please attach
    a list of current classes.

All remaining application materials (teacher recommendation and official transcript) should be mailed together to:

E2@UMD
Women In Engineering Program
University of Maryland
1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall
College Park, MD 20742

You will receive a confirmation email when your application is complete.

Contact Information:

Alana Johnson
Assistant Director, Women in Engineering Program
(301) 405-3283
ajohns7@umd.edu

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