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 2
June 8-12
1:00 -4:00 p.m.
9th-10th grade girls
Session 3
June 15-19
9:00 a.m.-noon
9th-10th grade girls
Session 4
June 15-19
1:00 -4:00 p.m.
11th-12th grade girls
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 medical release form and a photo release form
before attending the camp.
Click here for Medical Release and Photo
Release forms which must be completed and
returned with payment. Session confirmation sent
by email after application, medical release
form, photo release form and camp fee are
received.
No refunds after May 15, 2009.
Want to See How What
Happened In Past Years?
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
