McNeese Summer Engineering Research Academy
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Academy Overview
The 2026 McNeese Summer Engineering Research Academy at McNeese State University offers high school students entering 9th through 12th grades an exciting two-week research experience using state-of-the-art university equipment.
Meeting for one week in June and one week in July, students will explore different engineering disciplines, including robotics, civil, electrical, and chemical engineering through hands-on projects led by McNeese professors.
Learn more about the McNeese Engineering and Computer Science department.
HIGHLIGHTS
WEEK 1: VEX Robotics in the morning (8 AM - 11:30 AM) and Chemical Engineering: Clean Water & Energy in the afternoon (1 PM - 4:30 PM).
WEEK 2: Concrete Mix Design & Testing in the morning (8 AM - 11:30 AM) and Skyward Science: High-Altitude Balloon Data & Python in the afternoon (1 PM - 4:30 PM).
Learn from McNeese Engineering Professors.
Eat lunch each day in the new Student Union.
Leave with a McNeese Certificate of Achievement.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
Transportation to and from campus.
Registration Deadlines
WEEK 1: June 15-19 - due June 4
WEEK 2: July 6-10 - due June 25
WEEKS 1 & 2 - due June 4
Cost
WEEK 1: $500
WEEK 2: $500
WEEKS 1 & 2: $800
Registration Contact
Amanda Hext
ahext@mcneese.edu
337-562-4592
Technical Contact
Dr. Ning Zhang
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
nzhang@mcneese.edu
337-475-5873