Events, camps and programs

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Each year, the KU School of Engineering hosts several events, camps and programs that let students of all ages and their teachers explore the possibilities of engineering.

Whether you're trying to find out if engineering is a good career choice for you, or if you want to get a taste for life at KU, there's a KU School of Engineering event or camp for you.

 

Events

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Personalized Visit

The School of Engineering offers opportunities for prospective students to tour our facilities, meet with departmental representatives, and talk with current engineering students.  Information about scheduling personalized visits can be found here.

Engineering Senior Day

Senior Days are one-day events in the fall sponsored by the KU Office of Admissions and Scholarships that focus on academic programs and majors. Students attending the Engineering Senior Day learn about admission requirements for the School of Engineering, scholarship opportunities, engineering degree programs, the KU campus and housing options.

Senior Days cost $15. Students can sign up at the KU Admissions website www.admissions.ku.edu.

SWE Weekend of Engineering

The KU Society of Women Engineers Weekend of Engineering is an opportunity for high school women to experience the University of Kansas campus in a way that most prospective students don't. The weekend program is packed with engineering activities and information sessions as well as fun college events such as a KU football or women's basketball game. The SWE Weekend of Engineering is geared toward juniors and seniors and takes place in both the fall and spring semester.

Cost is $95. To register for this spring's event, fill out our online registration form.

To learn more, contact Florence Boldridge, Director of Minority and Women's Programs for the School of Engineering, or (785) 864-3620.

Engineering Expo

Engineering Expo is a free multi-day, student-run event that lets visitors explore the fascinating fields of engineering and demonstrate the amazing projects KU engineering students have completed. Held in conjunction with National Engineers Week, Expo takes place on the last Friday and Saturday in February at KU's Engineering Complex.

There are cool, hands-on displays and engineering contests for visitors. Usually between 1,000 and 2,000 visitors — mostly students in fifth through 12th grade — from throughout the state and the Kansas City metropolitan area attend. All ages are welcome.

This event is free.

Visit the Engineering Student Council website, www.kuesc.engr.ku.edu to learn more, or to register for one of the contests.

Exponent

An exclusive day-long look at engineering and computer science and the career potential they offer for high school juniors and seniors. This interactive camp focuses on minority men and women and brings these students on the KU campus for fun activities and a chance to meet KU Engineering faculty and students. Students get an up-close look at KU life.

This event is free, however, students must have a 3.2 GPA. To apply for this experience, fill out our online registration form.

To learn more, contact Florence Boldridge, director of Diversity & Women’s Programs for the School of Engineering, fboldridge@ku.edu, or (785) 864-3620.

 

Eureka Weekend

Eureka Weekend is a day of discovery for boys and girls in fifth, sixth and seventh grades. Coordinated by the KU chapter of the Society of Women Engineers, this April event gives students a hands-on opportunity to discover the coolness of engineering and computer science. Participants will leave with a T-shirt and great project ideas to try at home. Online registration is no longer available.

To learn more, contact Florence Boldridge, director of Diversity & Women’s Programs for the School of Engineering, fboldridge@ku.edu, or (785) 864-3620.

High School Design Competition

The annual High School Design Competition is a KU School of Engineering sponsored competition late in the fall semester that tests high school students' creativity, teamwork skills, as well as their technical knowledge and ability. Each year features a new engineering design challenge as dreamed up by students in the Self Engineering Leadership Fellows Program. Working in small teams at their hometowns, high school students design, build and test a project that addresses the design criteria. On the day of the competition teams arrive at KU prepared for a head-to-head competition to see whose device performs best.

There is no fee, however teams must register in advance. To ensure a more level playing field the challenge is announced after the start of the fall semester.

For more information, contact the Dean's Office staff, or (785) 864-3881.

Here are the highlights from the 2011 High School Design Competition, which offered students the opportunities to take part in two competitions: Rock, Hop, Jayhawk and a Lego Mindstorm competition.

 

 

 

Summer Camps

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Summer Engineering Camp - Project Discovery

Summer Engineering Camp - Project Discovery is a weeklong, intensive learning camp for high school students entering the ninth through 12th grades. Two sessions are offered, one in June and the second in July. Campers choose from different engineering disciplines and work closely with KU faculty and graduate students as they complete a hands-on project. The camp lets students explore the different engineering disciplines and campers also get an up-close view of KU and engineering facilities. Students get to see how engineering and computer science play an essential role in improving the human condition.

This outstanding engineering summer camp costs $500 and covers housing, meals and laboratory materials. Enrollment for the 2013 high school level summer engineering camp begins March 1, 2013. However, you can Download the 2013 brochure to learn more about the KU Summer Engineering Camp experience. You can also learn more by contacting our recruiting staff, or call (785) 864-3622.

Summer Engineering Camp Registration 2013

Both Session 1 and Session 2 have reached capacity. Students interested in attending Summer Engineering Camp may still fill out the camp registration form to be added to the waiting list, but please DO NOT make any payment (or deposit) until the individual is contacted by camp staff with news that a space is available. We will make contact through phone and email if and when a space becomes available. Thank you.

Click here to sign up for Summer Engineering Camp - Project Discovery.

When you go through online registration, you'll also need to download this Summer Engineering Camp Registration Packet that includes forms and waivers for registered campers to return before the camp begins.

If you have already registered and missed the online payment link on the confirmation page, you can pay the non-refundable deposit online now at a cost of $100.

You can also pay the remaining $400
or
pay the entire amount of $500 online at this time

If you prefer not to pay online via credit card, you can pay by check. Checks may be made payable to the KU School of Engineering and remitted to:

The University of Kansas School of Engineering
Attention: KU Summer Engineering Camp: Project Discovery
1520 West 15^th Street
Lawrence, KS 66045

 

 

Middle School Day Camp

During the summer, students entering seventh and eighth grade in and around the Kansas City Metro area can take part in a program with hands-on engineering activities designed to make them think creatively. Campers are able to visit KU's world-class engineering research facilities to see latest and the coolest. The weeklong day camp is a huge hit with students and this year will be from June 3-7 at the Blue Valley CAPS building in Overland Park, Kan. Because this is a day camp, families must pick up and drop off their camper at the beginning and ending of each day. For more information contact our recruiting staff, or call (785) 864-3622.

Attention: Camp has Reached Capacity. Campers may still register, but will be placed on a waiting list. Those on the waiting list will be contacted by phone and email if and when space becomes available.

Click here to sign up for the camp now

Click here to pay for camp now

 

 

For Teachers

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KUTI

KUTI, the KU Technology Institute, is a one-day event for high school science and math teachers and counselors that will inform and inspire. Participants will learn more about engineering as they pick up methods to help high-ability students get interested in engineering. Participants also get an up-close view of KU and engineering facilities and current research.

KUTI is scheduled on a Friday during the fall semester. Enrollment for the Fall 2012 KUTI is full. To learn more about KUTI or to express an interest in the Fall 2013 session, please contact recruiting staff, or call (785) 864-3622.

High School Design Competition

Don't forget our annual High School Design Competition. This KU School of Engineering sponsored competition in the fall semester lets your high school students explore their creativity and build teamwork skills, as well as their technical knowledge and ability. Each year features a new engineering design challenge dreamed up by students in the Self Engineering Leadership Fellows Program. Working in small teams at their hometowns, high school students design, build and test a project that addresses the design criteria. On the day of the competition, teams arrive at KU prepared for a fun and thrilling head-to-head competition to see whose device performs best.

There is no fee, however teams must register in advance. To ensure a more level playing field the challenge is announced shortly after the start of the fall semester.

For more information, contact the Dean's Office staff, or (785) 864-3881.