Santa Clara University

The School of Engineering at Santa Clara University is pleased to announce its Spring Engineering Education Days (SEEDs).

2012 Dates
The SEEDs Program will be held on the following Saturdays in April, from 10:00AM-3:00PM: April 7, 21 & 28

Program
The SEEDs program provides Bay Area high school students with a unique opportunity to explore engineering topics that may not be available through attending high school classes in hopes of fostering an interest in future engineering study. Participants come to the SCU campus on three Saturdays in April and attend two workshops each day on various engineering topics. Topics will include: Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Web Design. All workshops are introductory in nature, designed to introduce students to a sampling of engineering disciplines. Each workshop will include both lecture presentations and hands-on experiences facilitated by Santa Clara University professors. All workshops will be held in the School of Engineering on the SCU Campus.

Eligibility
All high school students who are in their sophomore or junior years and who have a beginning interest in applied science, math, or engineering are eligible. Selected participants must attend ALL three sessions in April. Due to the program's introductory nature, students who have had little to no exposure to engineering are preferred. Women and other underrepresented groups in the field of engineering are highly encouraged to apply.

Cost
SEEDs is sponsored by the School of Engineering and local industry, which enables us to offer the program at no cost to students who are accepted into the program.

Applications

In order to be considered for this program, applicants must submit a completed application packet consisted of the following:

1. A completed online application.
   
2. A 100-200 word essay, included on the online application form, addressing the following: Why are you an ideal candidate for the SEEDs program? How do you think the program will benefit you?
   
3. The SEEDs instructor recommendation form completed by a high school math, science, computer or technology teacher. Please have the instructor seal the form in an envelope and sign across the seal. Form must be postmarked by the application deadline.

Please mail your recommendation form to:

SEEDs Coordinator - Shane Wibeto
School of Engineering
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053

Evaluation
Applicants will be evaluated based on academic performance (particularly in math and science), strength of instructor recommendation and alignment of applicant with program goals. Applicants will be informed of their status via e-mail by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2nd.

For more information or questions, write or call:

408-554-4728
E-mail: swibeto@scu.edu

The School of Engineering provides an outstanding theoretical and practical experience for both undergraduate and graduate students in the heart of Silicon Valley. Distinguished faculty, academic excellence, personal attention and a culture of social responsibility are hallmarks of our program.

Disciplines in the School of Engineering include applied mathematics, bioengineering, civil, computer, electrical and mechanical engineering, and engineering management and leadership. More information can be found here.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please call 408-554-4728 or California Relay at 800-735-2929 (TTY) two weeks prior to the event.