Specifically targeting students from populations underrepresented in engineering and science fields (minority or economically disadvantaged students), the Engineering Scholars Program (ESP) allows high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors the opportunity to investigate college options and careers in these fields. Practicing minority engineers from industry and the government, educators, and university faculty lead informational sessions and discussions. Each session includes sessions in ten engineering fields, a laboratory experience, a team engineering project, and time to interact formally and informally with role models and talented peers.

Contact: Rachel Misenheimer
Co-Coordinator of Youth Programs
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI  49931
906-487-2219
Grade Level: High School
Discipline: Science, Engineering, Technology, Computers
Website: http://youthprograms.mtu.edu/

Filed under: Grades 9-12, K-12 Outreach Programs

Tags: Minority Group Engineers, Workshops