UA College of Engineering Offers Summer Program for High School Students
April 15, 2002 - Filed under: Uncategorized
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Student Introduction to Engineering Program in The University of Alabama College of Engineering will host three, week-long residential programs this summer for high school juniors and seniors who have an interest in science, mathematics and engineering.
The first session is scheduled for July 7-12, the second will be July 14-19, and the third is July 21-26. Approximately 40 students will be selected to participate in each session.
SITE students live in residence halls, tour a plant to see engineers at work, and engage in teaming and communication exercises. They attend mini-courses in mathematics, engineering, computer science and English, and participate in panel discussions involving professional engineers, engineering students, Cooperative Education administrators and other University staff. At the end of the session, they take part in a design competition.
In addition to being exposed to various perspectives of engineering, the students get a glimpse of life outside of the classroom. They enjoy activities such as pizza parties, bowling, and free time to explore the opportunities that the campus and community have to offer.
For registration information, contact Wendy Jones, coordinator of student recruitment, at 205/348-2547, wjones@coe.eng.ua.edu; or Miranda Carlisle, Southern Company Multicultural Engineering Program Coordinator, at 205/348-4267, mcarlisle@coe.eng.ua.edu; or write to: The University of Alabama College of Engineering, SITE Summer Program, Box 870200, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35487.
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
CONTACT: Janice Fink, UA Engineering Writer, 205/348-6444, jfink@coe.eng.ua.edu