Program Information:
The UVM/GIV Engineering Institute offers you the adventure of a lifetime!
Discover cool careers in engineering and learn how technology will impact the future of our planet.
The University of Vermont College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences and The Governor's Institutes of Vermont announce their 2008 UVM/GIV Engineering Institute June 28 - July 5, 2008.
Challenge yourself to think outside the box with a hands-on project, laboratory experiences, faculty presentations and enlightening tours. You'll learn how technology impacts the human experience.
Experience the thrill of creating sand arches at the beach and become part of an innovative team to work on one of the following diversified projects that will stretch your brain!
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Robotics Technology
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Engineering Sustainability
Learn more about these projects here.
"I now understand the importance of engineering to the world -- to bring access to innovations to all people of the world." -- Erika Hango
"It was a life changing experience!" -- Rachel Borst
"I learned how technology makes a difference in the lives of others and how it can improve the quality of life for all." -- Elizabeth Dulac
Students will be housed in campus dorms and will participate in a variety of recreational and leisure activities.
The program includes presentations by the Dean of the College of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences,
Dr. Domenico Grasso, as well as faculty and students from the College.
Participants will explore career opportunities and develop first-hand awareness of the nature of college life.
In-state students:
Apply through high school guidance counselors. Contact Governor's Institutes of Vermont (802-229-4757) or e-mail giv@sover.net.
Out-of-state students:
Call UVM (802-656-8748) or email densmore@cems.uvm.edu.
Pictures from previous year and comments from students can be found at the Engineering web site.
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