Each year, the KU School of Engineering hosts several events and camps that let students of all ages 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 Engineering event or camp to fill your needs.
Engineering Expo is a free two-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 web site, www.kuesc.engr.ku.edu to learn more, or to register for one of the contests.
Senior Days are one-day events in October sponsored by the KU Office of Admissions and Scholarships that showcase engineering programs and the University of Kansas. Students 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.
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 basketball game. SWE Weekends of Engineering are geared toward juniors and seniors and take place in October and February.
Cost is $95.
To learn more contact Florence Boldridge, director of Diversity Programs for the School of Engineering, fboldridge@ku.edu or (785) 864-3620.
Engineer Your Career is a half-day program in May that lets junior high and high school girls learn about the fun of engineering and computer science. Students will get to meet KU students and learn about several engineering disciplines.
Cost is $10.
To learn more, contact Florence Boldridge, director of Diversity Programs for the School of Engineering, fboldridge@ku.edu, or (785) 864-3620.
Eureka Weekend is a day of discovery for boys and girls in sixth, seventh and eighth grade. 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.
Cost is $10.
To learn more, contact Florence Boldridge, director of Diversity Programs for the School of Engineering, fboldridge@ku.edu, or (785) 864-3620.
An exclusive two-day look at engineering and computer science and the career potential they offer for African-American, Hispanic and Native American high school juniors and seniors. This interactive camp brings 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.
Cost is $25, ($15 if registration is completed by Jan. 31).
To learn more, contact Florence Boldridge, director of Diversity Programs for the School of Engineering, fboldridge@ku.edu, or (785) 864-3620.
The annual High School Design Competition is a KU School of Engineering sponsored competition in late October that tests high school students' creativity, teamwork skills, as well as their technical knowledge and ability. 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.
For more information, contact the assistant to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, or (785) 864-2931.
Project Discovery is a weeklong residential summer camp for high school girls interested in engineering. There are two sessions offered each summer and campers can choose from six different engineering disciplines. Campers work closely with KU faculty and graduate students as they complete an engineering project. Participants get an up close view of KU and engineering facilities.
The cost is $350 and covers housing, on-campus transportation, meals and laboratory materials.
To learn more, contact Florence Boldridge, director of Diversity Programs for the School of Engineering, fboldridge@ku.edu, or (785) 864-3620. You also can download the brochure, or get started right now by downloading the registration form.
KU Survivor: Engineering Outback is a weeklong, guys-only intensive learning camp in July for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. The camp lets students explore the different engineering disciplines through classes led by KU faculty.
The camp costs $500 and covers housing, meals and laboratory materials.
To sign up, contact Dawnelle Prince, senior recruitment coordinator for the School of Engineering, dsprince@ku.edu or (785) 864-3622. Or download the flier.
High school seniors and juniors don't have to wait for a Senior Day to see what KU and the School of Engineering have to offer. Seniors are encouraged to schedule a personalized campus visit that fits into their schedule — even during the summer — and satisfies their curiosity. We will help visitors meet with faculty and students in their desired major, give a tour of School of Engineering facilities and let the visitor explore campus. Call Senior Recruitment Coordinator Dawnelle Prince (785) 864-3622, or dsprince@ku.edu.
