You've heard about engineering, but what is it really? What do engineers do? Engineering is everywhere. Is it for you? Explore engineering with other young women your age at the 14th annual Preparing Outstanding Women for Engineering Roles (POWER) Summer Camp and POWER Senior Academy being held July 14-20, 2019.
- Explore engineering through hands-on experiences and learn about difference engineering disciplines!
- Meet a diverse selection of professional women engineers and young college women aspiring to be engineers!
- Learn about different engineering careers!
- Build relationships with other aspiring engineers!
- Live and learn on a college campus for a week!
NEW Scholarship to Attend IUPUI for POWER Campers!
If you have attended POWER Camp and apply for admission to IUPUI with plans to study in the School of Engineering and Technology, you are eligible to apply for this new scholarship!
- Amount: $1,000-$4,000 for all four years, depending on eligibility
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and have previously participated in POWER Camp to apply.
Continue your experience with IUPUI and earn a Purdue Engineering degree! Click HERE for more information or contact the IUPUI Engineering and Technology Office of Student Services at etinfo@iupui.edu.
Why WinIT?
2 of the top 5 jobs of the future in Indiana are IT!
IT is in your life every day, but what is it really? What do IT professionals do?
WinIT will introduce you to current technologies and gives you the opportunity to explore technology through hands-on, learn-by-doing experiences. This years camp will be held July 14-20, 2019.
At WinIT you will:
- Meet female IT college students, faculty and professionals.
- Explore IT through hands-on activities with website design, Photoshop, mobile apps, 3D printing, networking, and security.
- Have fun with a scavenger hunt, recycle fashion show and more.
Fun IT related workshops
- Web Design
- 3D printing
- Fun with Rasperry Pi
- Photoshop
- Developing Mobile Applications
- Configure and Secure Your Computer
If you’ve been wondering if IT is for you, now is the time to try it out for yourself. Check out the 2018 camp schedule for a sample of what happens.
If you will be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in Fall 2019, you are eligible to attend the camp. Limited scholarships are available. Please contact the coordinator listed below.
Have questions or need more information?
Contact Vicky Smith at andervil@iupui.edu or 317.274.8987
Complete this application form. Then pay online via credit card, check or money order at WinIT Payment.
Funded by the National Science Foundation, the Research Experiences for Teacher Advancement In Nanotechnology (RETAIN) is a six week program that provides a unique opportunity for high-school teachers to explore the interdisciplinary field of nanotechnology at IUPUI and its impact on STEM education. This cutting-edge field is rapidly becoming an essential part of science, engineering, medicine, and many other disciplines.
About the Program
- The program is for US citizens or permanent residents only.
- Teacher can receive up to $8,000 via stipend, tuition, supplies, and travel.
- The program pays a stipend of $6,000.
- Travel reimbursements of up to $1,000 will be covered to attend and present at a national conference.
- Up to $1,000 to purchase materials/supplies to assist teachers in transferring the research experience to their classrooms.
- Participants are required to attend entire six weeks, all weekly meetings, seminars, field trips, and workshops.
RETAIN is an immersive program for high school STEM teachers that provides:
- Research experience and knowledge of careers in nanotechnology.
- Hands-on laboratory experiences in inquiry-based science.
- Participant-designed teaching modules.
- Connection to a professional network of other teachers, professors, and scientists.
- Professional development and graduate credits.
For applications and information, please click HERE.
Funded by the National Science Foundation, Nanotechnology Experiences for Students and Teachers (NEST) is a two week program that provides a unique opportunity for teachers to explore the interdisciplinary field of nanotechnology at IUPUI. This cutting-edge field is rapidly becoming an essential part of science, engineering, medicine, and many other disciplines.
- The program is for US citizens or permanent residents only.
- Teachers can receive up to $4,000 via stipend, supplies, and travel.
- The program pays a stipend of $2,000.
- Travel reimbursements of up to $1,000 will be covered to attend and present at a national conference.
- Up to $1,000 to purchase materials/supplies to assist teachers in transferring the research experience to their classrooms.
- Recruit your students to participate in NEST student program
NEST for teachers is an immersive program in STEM that provides:
- Research experience and knowledge of careers in nanotechnology.
- Hands-on laboratory experiences in inquiry-based science.
- Participant-designed teaching modules.
- Connection to a professional network of other teachers, professors, and scientists.
- Professional development credits.
- Program Dates for Summer 2019: July 8 - July 19, 2019.
Program Website and Application (Click Here)
Funded by the National Science Foundation, Nanotechnology Experiences for Students and Teachers (NEST) is a two week program that provides a unique opportunity for high-school students to explore the interdisciplinary field of nanotechnology at IUPUI. This cutting-edge field is rapidly becoming an essential part of science, engineering, medicine, and many other disciplines.
- For High School Students, Grade 9-12. Must be US citizens or permanent residents only.
- Earn a college-credit hour in Engineering & Technology and/or Science and enjoy the benefits of being a college-student at IUPUI.
- A $500.00 scholarship stipend is available to students who are financially disadvantaged, 21st century scholars, or from high-need/socioeconomic school districts. Participants who are covered through scholarship are required to attend two weeks.
Through NEST, join us on a fascinating journey through the cutting-edge field of nanotechnology at a summer camp on the IUPUI campus.
- Research experience and knowledge of careers in nanotechnology.
- Hands-on laboratory experiences in inquiry-based science.
- Discover innovative technologies.
- Engage in university faculty mentored academic year independent research.
- Connection to a professional network of teachers, professors, and scientists.
- Program Dates for Summer 2019: June 17 - June 28, 2019
Program Website and Application (Click Here)
Girls Rock! Indianapolis is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that hosts a summer camp for girls (including female-identified and trans youth) ages 9-16 years old, teaching young women positive self-esteem and self-expression through music education and mentoring.
GRI strongly believes in the transformative and revolutionary power of using creative expression as a means of social change. By providing a positive, supportive environment that offers music instruction as well as a variety of workshops and performances, the camp creates leadership opportunities, cultivates a supportive community of peers and mentors, and encourages social change and the development of life skills.
For more information and applications, click HERE.
Supporting our youth programs
Whether you are a parent looking for a fun, creative, and challenging place for your child to spend a week of summer, a teacher desiring support and resources, or an active STEM education advocate seeking to strengthen our community’s investment in the next generation, we invite you to take a look around.
See for yourself the great things that are happening in our community, thanks to the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI. And find out how you can grow along with us.
For interest in partnering or supporting our youth programs, please contact the Office of Development.
