TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Student Introduction to Engineering Program in The University of Alabama College of Engineering will host two, 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 8-13, 2001, and the second will be July 15-20, 2001.

Approximately 40 students will be selected to participate in each session.

Students in the program, known as SITE, 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 Minority 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