WIE Pre-College Elementary School: iEngineer @ UMD
Program Dates | Program Details | Program Application | Contact Information
iEngineer at the University of Maryland is a summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) camp for rising 4th and 5th grade students. Piloted in the summer of 2009, this one-week commuter camp is an exciting opportunity for girls and boys to learn more about STEM through a variety of fun, hands-on activities!
Working with current University of Maryland engineering students will also help participants gain a better understanding of engineering concepts and real-life applications in our world.
Some questions iEngineer @ UMD will help you answer include:
- What does it mean to be an engineer?
- How do engineers help others?
- Do I want to be an engineer someday?
2010 Program Dates - TBD
Pilot Program: July 27-31, 2009
9:00am - 3:00pm
Download the program information brochure.
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Cost
The program cost is $300 for each participant. This fee is due upon acceptance to the program. Please do NOT send the fee with the application. Full and partial scholarships are available based on financial need.
A complete application package must include the following items:
- Online Form (To be completed by the student and parent/guardian. Paper forms can be requested)
- "About Me" paragraph (to be completed by student with aid by parent guardian if necessary)
- Letter of Recommendation .pdf (from a current math or science teacher)
Please mail the teacher recommendation to:
Women in Engineering - iEngineer
1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall
College Park, MD 20742
Incomplete applications will not be considered. A confirmation email will be sent when the application package is complete. Please feel free to contact us about the status of your application.
Laura Schussler, iEngineer Coordinator
1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall
(301) 405-9434
laurasch@umd.edu
