WIE Pre-College High School:
E2@UMD
Program Overview | Program Dates | Program Details | Program Application
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
July 8-14, and July 15-21, 2012
Sample Engineering Disciplines Covered:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Fire Protection Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
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
Maryland Space Business Roundtable
* The cost of this program is partially funded by a generous donation by Dr. Marilyn Berman Pollans.
HOW TO APPLY:
- The online application for the 2012 programs is now closed.
- 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:
- Biographical Information and Personal Statement 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 5,000 characters or approximately 700 words.
**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.** - 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. - 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.
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