Santa Clara University

A Special Summer Program for High School Students

The School of Engineering at Santa Clara is pleased to announce its 23rd Annual Summer Engineering Seminar (SES). This special summer experience is for high school students may be curious about engineering. The program is designed to acquaint participants with the engineering profession, the academic expectations of college, and the nature of life at a university. Two sessions will be held during the summer of 2012.

Session 1: July 29 - August 2, 2012
Session 2: August 5 - August 9, 2012

The Program

The SES program is designed to motivate young people to enter science and engineering majors in college so they can ultimately participate in the scientific and technical work force. It provides participants with a chance to explore possibilities of engineering as a career while living in University residence halls staffed by program counselors. Participants eat their meals in University dining facilities, attend special workshops and complete their own engineering projects. Participants experience the outside-of-class aspects of Santa Clara University through afternoon and evening recreational activities.

During their stay on campus, students attend introductory level workshops taught by engineering faculty. Workshops in this unique program span several fields of engineering including: Bio, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Participants attend all core workshop offerings to be exposed to a broad overview of the various disciplines and careers involved with the field of engineering. SES workshops will be held in the School of Engineering, the focal point for engineering education at Santa Clara University.

Who is Eligible?

Students are eligible to participate in SES if they have completed their sophomore or junior year of high school by July 1, 2012 and are interested in exploring the field of engineering and its various disciplines. This program is introductory in nature and students who have little to no exposure to engineering are preferred. Women and other underrepresented groups in the field of engineering are highly encouraged to apply. Those entering their senior year in fall 2012 are given first priority.

Cost

All on-site fees for the SES Program are paid by grants from the School of Engineering, and external sponsors. These fees cover room costs, all meals, tuition and supplies. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from campus.

Application

Application materials must be submitted by midnight on
Friday, March 16th.

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 your online application form, addressing the following: Why are you an ideal candidate for the SES program? How do you think the program will benefit you?
   
3. The SES 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 forms to:

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

To be considered for entrance into this unique program, the online application must be completed before midnight on Friday, March 16th. Each year the SES program receives hundreds of applications from across the country for a limited number of spots making acceptance to the program competitive.

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, April 20th.

For more information or questions, write or call:

408-554-4728
E-mail: summerengineeringseminar@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.