K-12 Engineering Outreach Events
2009-2010
(held in both Fall and Spring at area schools)
www.micron.com/k12/
College Fair – Grades 9-12
October 27, 2009
This annual event held in the Boise Center on the Grove brings admission representatives from colleges and universities,
community colleges, ROTC and the service academies, and from technical institutes to help prospective higher education students
learn about educational opportunities, financial aid, writing the college essay, and ways to succeed in the first year of college.
www.nacacnet.org
A campus visitation program set up for junior and senior multi-ethnic high school students to encourage them to look ahead to a college education
admissions.boisestate.edu/events.shtml
January 9, 2010
Information sessions at Boise State in September
Registration deadline TBD
www.futurecityidaho.org
FIRST Robotics Competition – Grades 9-12 – MEC 106
Local schools can request student and faculty mentors from engineering for this fun event which kicks off in January.
The competition is held in February.
Enngineering Extravaganza at Boise State
January 26-28, 2010
Presenter, Kevin Young from INL on Rockets & Satellites
coen.boisestate.edu/DiscoverEngineering/
Discover Engineering – Grades K-12
January 30, 2010
A fun-filled day of engineering activities for all age
coen.boisestate.edu/DiscoverEngineering/
February 13, 2010 – at Boise State Student Union Building
National math coaching and competition run by the Society of Professional Engineers
www.idahospe.org/MathCounts.htm
National Engineers Week – Grades K-12
Feb. 14-20, 2010
www.eweek.org
coen.boisestate.edu/K-12connection/home.html
JETS/Teams Competition – Grades 9-12
February 20, 2010 at the BSU Student Union Building
Solve real-world engineering challenges in a team environment.
www.jets.org
Science Competition Day – Grades 9-12
February 27, 2010
Academic competition for high schools students in Idaho and Eastern Oregon. Two winners receive an $18,000 Boise State scholarship.
coen.boisestate.edu/sciday
Invent Idaho Regional – Grades 6-7
TBD – at Boise State - MEC building
www.scidaho.org/Educate/Invent_Idaho.aspx
March 8-9, 2010 – at Boise State Sudent Union Building
Quizbowl competition for high school students
www.inl.gov/scholastictournament
State Mathcounts – Grades 7-8
March 13, 2010 – Boise State Student Union Building
www.idahospe.org/MathCounts.htm
State Invent Idaho – Grades 6-7
TBD – Dicovery Center of Idaho
http://scidaho.org/Educate/Invent_Idaho.php
State INL Scholastic Tournament – Grades 9-12
TBD – Boise Centre on the Grove
www.inl.gov/scholastictournament
Idaho Science Olympiad – Grades 7-12
TBD at NNU
www.sonic.org
e-Day – Grades 7-10
TBD
Discover Engineering at a FREE One Day Camp
Hosted by SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, STUDENT CHAPTER at Boise State University
coen.boisestate.edu/K-12connection/SummerPrograms.html
Hispanic Youth Symposium – Grades 9-12
TBD – in Sun Valley
www.inl.gov/hys
Boise Schools Career Fair – Grade 11
TBD
Held at Taco Bell Arena at Boise State features more than 300 career speakers and 100 exhibitors
www.boiseschools.org
June 6-8, 2010
Students who are currently in 8th or 9th grade can use hands-on activities and projects involving self discovery, cooperative learning, critical thinking, and problem solving while living on campus in a college dormitory. All food, housing and recreational activities are provided. Cost - $200 (scholarships available). Application deadline is May 1st.
coen.boisestate.edu/K-12connection/SummerPrograms.html
e-Girls - Grades 9-10
June 11-12, 2010
e-Girls is a free overnight program for girls currently in 9th and 10th grade. Enrollment is limited to 40 girls. Workshops led by Society of Women Engineers professionals and college students may include: Biomechanics of Footwear, Packaging and the Environment, Virtual Worlds with Alice, Solving Forensic Mysteries, Physics of Rock Climbing/Rope Walking, A World of Career Choices, and more! Cost – free. Application deadline is May 1st.
coen.boisestate.edu/K-12connection/SummerPrograms.html
Chip Camp - Grades 7-8
Day camp hosted by Micron Technology Inc.
www.micron.com/k12/chipcampinfo.aspx
TBD
Learn what climate and water researchers are studying in Idaho while exploring the rugged and beautiful Idaho mountain backcountry. Meet and learn alongside University of Idaho graduate students who are assisting scientists funded by the National Science Foundation. This is a great opportunity to gain new skills and enhance those college applications! Space is limited so call today to save your spot!
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