Engineering Academy
July 22 - 26, 2013
The University of Rhode Island Transportation Center will host a one-week Engineering Academy for high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors.
The curriculum will include instruction and activities such as Highway Design, Bridge Design, Traffic Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Geotechnical Engineering, Reading a Scale, Blue Print Reading, Surveying & Layout, Preparing an Estimate.
The session will take place from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Transportation from a central pick-up point in Providence is available. Supervision will be by the program director, program coordinator, interns and industry professionals.
Up to 20 students will receive full scholarships to participate in the program. Scholarships include:
The curriculum will include instruction and activities such as Highway Design, Bridge Design, Traffic Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Geotechnical Engineering, Reading a Scale, Blue Print Reading, Surveying & Layout, Preparing an Estimate.
The session will take place from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Transportation from a central pick-up point in Providence is available. Supervision will be by the program director, program coordinator, interns and industry professionals.
Up to 20 students will receive full scholarships to participate in the program. Scholarships include:
- Tuition
- Facility Usage
- Equipment and Supplies
- Workshops
- Field Trip Expenses
- Meals
Requirements
- In 9th, 10th, or 11th grade for the upcoming school year
- Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- An interest in business, math, finance, or a transportation related career
- Written essay and transcript or copy of report card
- A brief interview with the program director
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