Level: Grades 4 and 5. Dates: June 28 – July 2, 2010. Location: University of Maryland-College Park. Cost: $325. Application deadline: March 26, 2010.

iEngineer at the University of Maryland

iEngineer is a summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) camp for rising 4th and 5th grade students. This one-week commuter camp is an exciting opportunity for girls and boys to learn more about STEM through a variety of fun, hands-on activities. Working with current University of Maryland engineering students will also help participants gain a better understanding of engineering concepts and real-life applications in our world.

Some questions that iEngineer @ UMD will help you answer:

• What does it mean to be an engineer?
• How do engineers help others?
• Do I want to be an engineer someday?

Program Dates: June 28 – July 2, 2010, 9:00am – 3:00pm

Program Details: Download the 2010 program information brochure.

Cost: The program cost is $325 for each participant. This fee is due upon acceptance to the program. Please do NOT send the fee with the application. Full and partial scholarships are available based on financial need.

Program Application

A complete application package must include the following items:

1. Online Form (To be completed by the student and parent/guardian. Paper forms can be requested)
2. “About Me” paragraph (to be completed by student with aid by parent guardian if necessary)
3. Letter of Recommendation (from a current math or science teacher)

Please mail the teacher recommendation to:

Women in Engineering – iEngineer
1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall
College Park, MD 20742

Incomplete applications will not be considered. A confirmation email will be sent when the application package is complete. Please feel free to contact us about the status of your application. See the Website for more information.

Filed under: Grades K-5, K-12 Outreach Programs

Tags: Grades 4 and 5, Summer Camps & Programs (Students)