S&T to host several summer camps for girls

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On April 19, 2012

Girls from middle school through high school can discover opportunities in the fields of science, technology and engineering in one of S&T’s week-long residential camps that will be held this summer. Participants will explore personal interests through hands-on group projects and team design competitions; experience life on a college campus; interact with and learn from professors and S&T students; learn about careers in science, engineering and technology; and have fun:

  • It’s a Girl Thing will be held June 4-8. Girls who will enter 7th and 8th grades in the fall will discover the fascinating and fun world of science and engineering.
  • Girls Go Global will be held June 11-15. Girls who will enter 11th and 12th grades in the fall will have an opportunity to explore relevant problems in developing nations and see how engineering and scientists work globally to solve them.
  • Summer Solutions will be held June 18-22. Girls who will enter 9th and 10th grades in the fall will be introduced to the fascinating and fun world of science and engineering.
  • Girls Go Green will be held July 16-20. Girls who will enter 11th and 12th grades in the fall will have a chance to explore career options that help society while protecting the environment.

The registration fee of $350 for each camp covers meals, activities, supplies and housing. Participants are responsible for transportation to and from the S&T campus. Discounts are available for children of current university employees and active duty military. Applications may be completed online.
For more information or to request an application, contact Cindi Guess in the women in science and engineering (WISE) program at 573-341-4215 or email wise@mst.edu.

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