Santa Clara University

Summer Engineering Seminar (SES)

THE 2009 SES SCHEDULE IS NOW AVAILABLE!

Session 1 - August 2-6   Session 2 - August 9-13

A Special Summer Program for High School Students

The School of Engineering at Santa Clara is pleased to announce its 20th Annual Summer Engineering Seminar (SES). This special summer experience is for high school students who have an interest in science, mathematics, and 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 2009.

The Program

The SES 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 classes, and do their own engineering projects. Participants experience the outside-of-class aspects of Santa Clara University through afternoon recreational activities and evening projects.

During their stay on campus, students are taught by engineering faculty.  Course work in this unique program spans the range of the field of engineering. Class sessions for the SES will be held in the Bannan Engineering Building, the focal point for engineering education at Santa Clara University.  Computer Sessions will be taught in the SCU Design Center, a state-of-the-art facility.

Who is Eligible?

Students are eligible to participate in the SES if they have completed their sophomore or junior year of high school by June 30, 2009 and are interested in the field of math, science or engineering.  Women and other underrepresented groups in the field of engineering are highly encouraged to apply. Those entering their senior year in fall 2009 are given first priority.

Registration

In order to be considered for this program, applicants must submit (by surface mail) a completed application packet consisting of :

1. Application
2. One letter of recommendation from a high school science, math, or technology teacher. Please have the teacher seal the letter in an envelope and sign across the seal.
3. A 100-200 word max essay detailing why you wish to attend this program.
4. A second 100-200 word max essay detailing who you believe to be the most influential engineer of the 20th or 21st century and why. Please be both creative and specific.

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

To be considered for entrance into this unique program, application packets must be postmarked by March 20, 2009.  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.

Applicants will be informed of their status by the end of May by letter or email.

Program check-in will be held on campus from 4 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 2 and Aug. 9, 2009.

• Session 1, August 2-6, 2009

• Session 2, August 9-13, 2009

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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.