WHEN:

July 14-19, 2013

• Check-in: July 14, Sunday, 4pm
  
• Check-out: July 19, Friday, 12pm

WHERE:

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Julia Sears Dormitory Complex [[PDF] see map&directions (480 KiB)]

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Science & Engineering Summer Institute 2013 is designed to provide students of underrepresented population from grades 6-8 and 9-12 an opportunity to learn about college life and the necessary preparations to be successful in college.

CURRICULUM:

• Astronomy
• Cultural geography
• Science and engineering of bridge building
• College preparedness
• Math *if schedule permits
• Robotics *if schedule permits

COST:

The cost per student participant is $125* and it covers room and board, three meals a day, and access to academic classrooms and facilities on campus. The $125 does not cover for personal laundry and purchases at vending machines. Please make check payable to ‘Science & Engineering Summer Institute 2013’.

*Scholarships to attend the Institute are available for students who are free/reduced lunch eligible. Scholarships can cover up to the total cost. To apply for scholarship, students must submit in addition to the application packet:

• personal statement
• two recommendation letters from school counselors

*Personal statement and recommendation letters should be no more than 2 pages and must be in a letter format address to ‘Science & Engineering Summer Institute Scholarship Review Committee:’ in addition to this program application.

HOW DO I APPLY?
Apply by completing the [PDF] Application Packet (428 KiB) [MS-Word] and sign and submit all forms on the checklist.

 

 

APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL ALL SPOTS (30) ARE FILLED.