2009 Summer Engineering Academy

When:	June 8 -19, 2009, Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 4:30pm
Where:	Drew Hall, McNeese State University
Target group:	Students entering grades 11th and 12th (20 participants)
Registration Fee:	$300 (prior to April 30) $350 (after April 30) T-shirt and snacks included, bring your own lunch.
Registration Deadline:	May 22, 2009
Instructor:	Dr. John Li Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

The 2009 Summer Engineering Academy is designed for high school students (entering 11th and 12th grades) interested in pursuing science and engineering careers. The academy will utilize Lego Mindstorms NXT robotics kits to teach basic principles in dynamics, mechatronics, control systems, as well as other concepts associated with robotics. Explore the world of engineering as you experience a fun and creative teamwork challenge by participating in a two-week long hands-on workshop discovering the essential parts of robotics, exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers while you experience college life as an engineering student.

• Students assigned individual tasks and work together in teams to complete assignments
• Students use NXT-G graphical language
• Student will learn basic engineering principles and methodologies including feedback control systems, data communication, and mechanisms.
• Students will use state-of-art facilities at McNeese State University to study through hands-on experiments and to develop team-building skills.

Textbooks and necessary equipment will be provided for students' use in the labs.

Registration

• Download Flyer/Registration Form

• Register online

• CLICK HERE to see the proposed daily schedule

Questions?  Dr. John Li, 337.475.5869, zli@mcneese.edu