University of Arkansas

Engineering Girl Camp for Arkansas Project Lead the Way Schools

The University of Arkansas College of Engineering in partnership with Arkansas Career Education is pleased to offer the Engineering Girls Camp for Arkansas Project Lead the Way affiliated schools.  Explore engineering with hands-on activities through a week-long day program designed specifically for girls entering the 8th and 9th grade.  Girls will spend the week looking at alternative energy options, build small windmills, solar cars, use 3-D software to design a novelty box and learn how to use a set of motors and controllers to design and operate a miniature elevator.  The students will also go on a field trip to see area engineers.

Eligibility:

• Girls entering the 8th or 9th grade during the 2012-2013 school year
• Complete an application

Camp Dates and Times:

• August 6th- 10th, 2012
• 9:00am to 1:00pm each day

Cost:

• Free:  The top 40 students who attend a Project Lead the Way School will receive a full scholarship upon acceptance.  This status will be determined upon acceptance.
• Funding provided by the Arkansas Department of Career Education.

Application: 

• Available online
  • Click here for the program application! 
• Apply early--space is limited!
• Application deadline is Friday, June 1st 2012
• Notification of acceptance by Friday, June 8th 2012
• If the program fee is a financial burden, please complete and submit the scholarship application along with your application. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of financial need, as long as funds are available.

What should I wear?

• Wear what you usually wear to school.  Please note that closed toed shoes are required in the labs.  The University of Arkansas is a large campus, so you will do a lot of walking—wear comfortable shoes. 

What should I bring?

• The only thing we’d like for you to bring is an open mind and a good attitude.

When should I arrive, where do I go, and how long do I stay?

• The program will take place from 9:00am to 1:00pm each day in Bell Engineering on the University of Arkansas campus. Each morning, we will meet you in-front of Bell Engineering on Dickson St. at 8:40am.  You must provide your own transportation to and from the program.

Contact Us:

For more information, please contact Eric Specking, Associate Director of Recruitment, at 479-575-7780 or especki@uark.edu.