You bring the skills. JEMS offers the challenges that will hone them. Designed for students who have completed at least their junior year of high school, the Idaho Junior Engineering, Math and Science (JEMS) Summer Workshop provides an introduction to engineering through study of real-world problems within their technical and social contexts.
May 30, 2008
Application deadline is May 30, 2008, apply today!
June 11, 2008
Participant selection will be made by June 11, 2008
July 13-25, 2008
2008 JEMS Summer Workshop
Participants will experience life as a college student for two weeks through coursework, teamwork, and living in campus housing with current engineering student mentors. Food and housing will be provided by the University of Idaho. It's not all serious business, however. Students also have barbeques, pizza parties, field trips, and access to several University of Idaho recreational facilities.
The Idaho JEMS curriculum includes classes in engineering design, computer-aided design, problem-solving and introductory engineering taught by College of Engineering professors. Each year classes specific to a design project, such as environmental engineering, computer programming, robotics, or computer graphics, are also offered.
It may sound like work, but it's worth it. At the end of the workshop, participants earn two college engineering credits, have a better grasp of basic engineering principles, a sharper focus on what to do in their college career, and a real connection with new friends.
Engineering is for Everybody
As the fields of engineering and computer science expand the focus towards the global environment, it is even more important to increase the diversity of the individuals who pursue an engineering or computer science career. The UI College of Engineering is committed to improving diversity and supports a variety of programs designed to provide opportunities to underrepresented groups, such as an active chapters of the Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Engineers without Borders and an American Indian Science and Engineering Society chapter. Reinforcing these efforts, Idaho JEMS strongly encourages applications from young women, individuals from underrepresented groups and person with disabilities.
Applying is Easy
Idaho JEMS is open to students who have completed their junior year in high school and are at least 15 years of age. Students must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and have completed three years of high school mathematics and science. Click here to apply today!
