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Exploring Careers in
Engineering & Physical Science (ECEPS)

FOUR SESSIONS IN 2009!
June 15-19 and July 13-17 - Young Women Only!
June 22-26 and July 20-24 - Co-ed - Diversity Initiative

Program is FULL for Summer 2009!

ECEPS Participants take the survey here!

Photo of 2008 Summer Participants

Wondering which careers will allow you to explore your passions, challenge your creativity, reward you for enjoying math, and assure you of an exciting job almost anywhere in the world? How can you learn more about the exciting possibilities? Start your personal journey of career discovery this summer at the University of Minnesota. Join in a summer workshop that offers a hands-on introduction to engineering, science and math opportunities right in your back yard.

Learn from Experts Feature Days Eligibility Criteria

Fees & Scholarships Logistics

Opportunity to Learn from the Experts

The University of Minnesota’s Institute of Technology (IT) is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and culturally diverse group of 80-100 high school students to work with small groups of University scientists, engineers and students, as well as peers from across the metro area who have similar interests in engineering and physical science.

If selected for this program, you will engage in demonstrations, lectures, tours, and lab experiences that will make engineering, science and math come alive as viable careers. Campus tours with Institute of Technology (IT) students, panel discussions and informal lunches with career advisors and faculty, and presentations by IT staff will help you to experience campus life, learn more about academic programs, and explore potential careers.

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Participate in Special Feature Days

Tentative schedule for June 15th-19th
Co-Ed

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Opening Session Campus Tour SII Interpretation	Polymer Day: You Make It, You Break It	Making Silver Nanoparticles Uwe Kortshagen MRSEC	Magnets: From Motors to Disk Drives Paul Crowell MRSEC	Computer Science Maria Gini
Molecules Electricity & Light Chris Douglas MRSEC				Closing Session Career Center, Admissions, Wrap Up

Tentative schedule for June 22nd-26th
Co-Ed Diversity Initiative

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Opening Session Campus Tour SII Interpretation	Wind Plant Nathan Svoboda (@ Excel Energy) Ned Mohan (@ the U)	Alyssa Burger - Fluid Power	Math Rebecca Schmitz	Ulrike Tschirner Department of Bioproducts & Biosystems Engineering
Engineering: A People-Centered Profession Electrical/Computer Engineering Paul Imbertson		Chris Heinze- Solar Flashlights		Closing Session Career Center, Admissions, Wrap Up

Tentative schedule for July 13th-17th
Females Only

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Opening Session Campus Tour SII Interpretation	Chemistry Letitia Yao	Soft Lithography and Microfluids Kevin Dorfman Chemical Engineering and Material Science	Kaisa Taipale Mathematics	Optics: The Light Fantastic Electrical and Computer Engineering Jim Leger
Traffic Signal Simulation David Glick from Glick & Associates, Shawn Haag, Center for Transportation Studies		Engineering: A People-Centered Profession Electrical/Computer Engineering Paul Imbertson		Closing Session Career Center, Admissions, Wrap Up

Tentative schedule for July 20th-24th
Co-Ed Diversity Initiative

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Opening Session Campus Tour SII Interpretation	MN Space Grant	Soft Lithography and Microfluids Kevin Dorfman Chemical Engineering and Material Science	Kaisa Taipale Mathematics	Ulrike Tschirner Department of Bioproducts & Biosystems Engineering
Traffic Signal Simulation David Glick from Glick & Associates Shawn Haag, Center for Transportation Studies		Electrical and Computer Engineering Beth Stadler		Closing Session Career Center, Admissions, Wrap Up

Optics: The Light Fantastic
Jim Leger
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Students will explore both the physics of light and its engineering applications.  Fiber optics, holography, lasers, and CD/DVD recordings will be covered.

Traffic Signal Simulation
David Glick from Glick & Associates
Shawn Haag, Program Coordinator
Center for Transportation Studies
Students will explore an online Traffic Signal simulation that allows them to control stoplights in a system of intersections.  Students will use the simulation to try their hand at traffic control engineering as they try to move as many cars through the system as possible.  A teacher will present engineering concepts to help students understand the nature of traffic engineering while working to improve their score in the game.

PDMS Lab
Kevin Dorfman
Chemical Engineering and Material Science
Students will demonstrate the basic principles behind soft lithography using PDMS molding from a templated mold.

Polymer Materials: Make Them, Shake Them, Break Them
Marc Hillmyer
Materials Research Science & Engineering Center
Students will experience synthesis of polymers, characterization of their molecular and structural properties, how to process them into plastic parts, and how to test their strength and other properties.

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Eligibility Criteria

• High School Students entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in fall 2009
• Interest in a career in Engineering or Physical Science

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Fees & Scholarships

The special, reduced fee for those accepted into the program in 2009 is $95, payable only after notification of acceptance. Scholarships are available to students demonstrating financial need.

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Logistics

Program activities will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday on the Twin Cities campus at the University of Minnesota.

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