June 30, 2008

Engineering camp attracts 46 campers

The second WSU Science, Technology and Engineering Professionals (STEP) week-long camp hosted by the College of Engineering and the Division of Continuing Education was held June 9-13. The camp, primarily for girls grades four-six, was designed to explore exciting opportunities in the engineering and science fields. This year, 46 campers attended, which doubled last year's attendance.

The students learned about physics, aerospace, green engineering, electrical engineering and industrial and manufacturing engineering. Classes and activities included how to build a coin sorter, building a wind turbine and learning about composite materials.

One aspect the girls really enjoyed was interacting with WSU engineering students who served as camp counselors.

Due to the success of this camp, the College of Engineering and the Division of Continuing Education are planning on repeating the camp next summer. Two additional camps are planned for this summer. A LEGO Robotics Camp for sixth-eighth grade students is being held July 21-25, and BodyWorks, the Body as a Machine Camp, for high school students is being held July 28-Aug. 1. Space is still available for both camps.

If you are interested in future camps and the availability of scholarships, contact jody.hall@wichita.edu.