Mid-GLAM - Materials Science & Engineering Middle School Daycamp [*EAGER]
Cost
- June 16 - 20 (no camp June 19)
*EAGER camps are mission-driven camp sessions led by Engineers Aiming for Gender Equity & Representation in STEM majors and careers. These camps aim to support and empower traditionally excluded populations in STEM. EAGER camps provide a safe environment to build a community of peers and mentors who empower one another to be confident in their exploration of STEM. In alignment with our mission to foster a supportive environment for all members of our university community, this program is open to all eligible students regardless of race, color or national origin. All are welcome to apply.
How do we think about the future? What will our future world be made of?
Mid-GLAM Campers will have the opportunity to think like a “materials scientist” by studying “stuff”. From the clothes we wear to the batteries that power our phones, all of that “stuff” is made of materials like plastic or metals. A materials scientist investigates how materials are put together, how they can be used, and how they can be changed or improved.
Through hands-on experiences,
- explore the materials that run our society,
- learn how to make them,
- understand their function and how we can predict the ways they will evolve in the future,
- investigate how materials are made stronger, cleaner, smarter, more colorful, or lighter.
No special science background is required to participate, just a curious mind that’s ready for fun!
Note: Camp sessions will not take place on June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.
Due to this being a day camp and housing is not provided, preference is given to local area students.