Teens Can "Test Drive" An Engineering Major This Summer

3-23-98
University Park, Pa. --- Seeing and doing are the best ways for high school students to learn about college majors and careers in engineering. That's what Penn State's summer engineering programs for high school students are all about: Sampling engineering projects and design activities, to learn if a career in engineering is a good fit.

Each of these programs varies in length, academic and social activities, entrance or age requirements, and cost; tuition for programs located at Penn State includes room and board in a residence hall. Applications are due in early April.

VEC-Tour (Venture in Engineering Camp) ñ June 14-20; June 21-27; July 5-11; July 12-18; July 19-25; July 26-Aug. 1

Application Deadline: April 1 (or May 15 with $25 late fee) Week-long camp, run by Penn State engineering students, introduces high school students to the fundamentals of engineering with information sessions and activities, as well as social events. For information, contact the VEC-Tour staff at (814) 865-4018 or check out their Web site at http://eec.psu.edu/lc/vec-tour/

PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN

Science in the Caribbean ñ June 20-28

Application Deadline:_April 8

Female high school juniors participate in environmental fieldwork in Puerto Rico. For information, contact Sandy McGonigal at (814) 863-7688 or e-mail at paspace@psu.edu.

WISE Week (Women In Science and Engineering) ñ July 19-25 Application Deadline: April 15

Female high school juniors and seniors explore science and engineering fields through hands-on workshops. For information, contact Katie Rung at (814) 865-3342 or e-mail at cxg1@psu.edu.

PROGRAMS FOR MINORITIES

VIEW (Visit In Engineering Week) ñ July 12-18; July 19-25; Aug. 2-8 Application Deadline: April 17

Students of color entering their senior year of high school can get involved with hands-on design activities with Penn State faculty members and students during this week-long engineering program. For information, contact Saundra Johnson at (814) 865-7138 or e-mail at mep@engr.psu.edu.

BEST Scholars Program (Business, Engineering, Science & Technology) July 11-Aug. 8

Application Deadline: April 6

A four-week academic enrichment and career awareness activity for students of color entering 11th grade who are interested in pursuing careers in business, engineering, or the sciences. Participants can explore educational opportunities at Penn State and career opportunities with Eastman Kodak Company. Students must be residents of Pennsylvania or New York to apply. For information, contact Saundra Johnson at (814) 865-7138 or e-mail at mep@engr.psu.edu.

Additional information about the Penn State College of Engineering can be found on the Web at http://www.engr.psu.edu.

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Contact:
Lani Bloomer (814) 863-2132 kcbdo@engr.psu.edu