The Grainger College of Engineering
Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering Program

FULL - POETS Young Engineers Camp [*IDEA]

Camp is FULL for Summer 2024.
Application is OPEN for Summer 2024. Register Now.
Application is CLOSED for Summer 2024.
This is an INVITE-ONLY camp.
Application is TBA for Summer 2024. Check back soon.

Age Group: 5th-8th

Cost

  • Residential:
  • Commuter:
  • Virtual:
  • Day Camp: $150

Category: 3-D Sessions

Dates:

  • June 24 - 28

Residence Hall:

Scholarships: Yes, see details No

*IDEA camps are mission-driven camp sessions aimed at Increasing Diversity, Equity, & Access in STEM majors and careers. These camps aim to support and empower traditionally excluded populations in STEM including (but not limited to) the areas of gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and ability. 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.

Campers investigate the chemistry of bath bombs. They consider chemical changes and make observations as they work in teams and explore chemistry in the products of daily life. Later in the week campers build a small electric car. They learn to think like engineers and use engineering design skills while considering the challenges and advantages of increasing numbers of electric vehicles.

Woven throughout the week are opportunities to learn and play with peers, express creativity, and further college and career readiness

Note: This is a half-day camp (8am - 1pm)

Testimonial

Staff

Tracy Dace is the Center for Power Optimization of Electro-Thermal Systems (POETS) Associate Director of Education and Inclusivity and an advocate for access to STEM education and experiences for all. Therefore, he bridges POETS to community opportunities to expose and empower youth through hands-on STEM learning. Tracy is also passionate about engaging families in the process of STEM learning and works closely with campus departments to remove barriers and build pathways. 

Engineering Graduate Students will help facilitate this camp.

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