Technology and Engineering Camp and University Preview

 

Introduction: The Technology and Engineering Camp and University Preview at Northern Arizona University (NAU) offers a week of exploration in engineering while living on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus. Students from throughout the nation will learn about the engineering design process through exciting activities and teamwork. Campers have the chance to visit with professional engineers from a variety of disciplines and conduct engineering projects first-hand. Campers will be eligible for academic scholarships to NAU for the winning design project. Other awards will also be given.

Date for the Engineering Camp is:
July 21th - July 25th, 2008

DEADLINE for applications: MAY 30, 2008

Qualifications: The Engineering Camp is dedicated to high school students who will be entering the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in Fall 2008. Students that apply should have an interest in engineering, math, science and/or technology, a curiosity of how things work, or want to help solve big problems in the world.

To be eligible for the Engineering Camp you must be:
  1. A young man.
  2. High School student.
    Sophomore, Junior, or Senior grade level in the Fall 2008 semester. (Spring 2008 Graduating Seniors check out NAU's summer bridge program (STAR).
    4. A U.S. citizen.
  4. Available for one-week in Summer 2008.

We highly encourage these groups to apply:
  1. Member of an under-represented group.
    This includes Native American, African American, Hispanic, Asian American, multi-ethnic, the disabled.
  2. First generation college bound student.
    You are the first in your family to go to college. Meaning that neither of your parents graduated from college or a four year institution, or received their Baccalaureate degree.

Students must complete the following:

    2. Fill out the 2008 Application.
    • Download: Engineering Camp 2008 Application
    • After you complete the application in full, please mail to:
          Multicultural Eningeering Program
          15600 PO Box
          Flagstaff, Az 86001
    3. Submit a typed 100-word essay on "Why I am interested in engineering."
    4. Provide one letter of recommendation from a SCIENCE or MATH teacher.
  4. $150.00 Application fee.
    A. Make Check or Money Order payable to "NAU/Engineering."
    B. If you are not selected this year a full refund will be issued.
    C. If selected, but cancel after June 1, 2008 the fee will be refunded only if the open vacancy is filled.
    6. You may request an application scholarship by writing a statement telling us why you are requesting aid.
  6. High School Transcript

 

If you have any questions, please contact:

Fonda Swimmer, Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP) Director
Email: Fonda.Swimmer@nau.edu
Phone: (928) 523-2110

Pam Malone, Multicultural Engineering Program
(MEP) Program Coordinator
Email: Pamela.Malone@nau.edu
Phone: (928) 523-8163

Multicultural Engineering Program Office
Email: mep-cens@nau.edu
Phone: (928) 523-2087

 
 

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