What is the Engineering Camp for Girls?
This week-long half-day program is designed for girls entering 8th-12th grade in the fall of 2009. Girls explore engineering through hands-on, interactive projects which show how engineering is related to social concerns, community interest and individual development. Objectives of the camp include:
- Hands-on engineering experience through team project.
- Discover careers in engineering from Dallas-based female engineers.
- Learn leadership skills from a female engineer.
- Learn about college: applications, entrance essays, financial aid.
- Make new friends that share your interest in math, science and engineering!
Location and Dates
The camp will be hosted at the Lyle School of Engineering on the main campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.
Session |
Date |
Times |
Grade Level |
Session 1 |
June 8-12 |
9:00 a.m.-noon |
8th Grade girls |
(Session 1: Camp is full and Registration is Closed) |
Session 2 |
June 8-12 |
1:00 -4:00 p.m. |
9th-10th Grade girls |
(Session 2: Camp is full and Registration is Closed) |
Session 3 |
June 15-19 |
9:00 a.m.-noon |
9th-10th grade girls |
(Session 3: Camp is full and Registration is Closed) |
Session 4 |
June 15-19 |
1:00 -4:00 p.m. |
11th-12th grade girls |
(Session 4: Camp is full and Registration is Closed) |
Session 5 |
June 22-26 |
9:00 a.m.-noon |
11th-12th grade girls |
Session 6 |
June 22-26 |
1:00 -4:00 p.m. |
11th-12th grade girls |
Transportation and Directions
Within DFW – campus parking available or ride DART.
Coming from outside DFW? See travel information and directions here.
Eligibility
Camp is open to all girls who will be entering the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th grade or 12th grade during the 2009 academic school year.
Grades 11 and 12: Must have completed or will complete Algebra II in 11th grade and must have completed at least 1 lab science.
Cost
$50 – Payment by check made payable to Lyle School of Engineering at SMU or cash only. No online payment accepted. Financial assistance is available upon request.
Application
Click here to download a 2009 application. You will need a printer to complete your registration process.
Important : All attendees must complete, and have notarized, a liability release form and a photo release form before attending the camp.
Click here for Liability Release and Photo Release forms which must be completed and returned with payment. Session confirmation sent by email after application, liability release form, photo release form and camp fee are received.
No refunds after May 15, 2009.
Media Coverage
2008
Dallas Morning News – Girls get up-close look at engineering
Pairs of teenage girls hunched over desks in a classroom at Southern Methodist University on Wednesday using bowls, copper wire, paper, magnets and tape to build speakers. Read More>>
2007
Dallas Morning News – Sparking an interest in the engineering field: Students take part in hands-on SMU technology camp
For Richardson high school seniors Anne Frey and Natalie Lyons, summer camp didn't exactly involve s'mores and sing-alongs. It was a bit more technical than that. Read More>>
If you have questions about the Lyle School of Engineering Camp for Girls, please contact:
Maryanne Anderson at 214-768-1929 or manderso@lyle.smu.edu