Jr. EEW is a one-week day camp comprised of mini-workshops for students entering grades 8 and 9. The camp will be held at The Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI), where participating students will have the opportunity to explore engineering programs available on the college's Omaha Campus.
The workshops will be held July 11-15, 2011. Lunch will be provided at all sessions. If you have a passion for science and math, join us for fun activities that will give you a better understanding of the many facets of engineering.
Program Fee: $180
Jr. EEW Schedule
| Date: | Time: | Event: |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, July 11 | 9:30 - 10 a.m. | EEW Check in...PKI Lobby |
| 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | If These Walls Could Speak | |
| Tuesday, July 12 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Let's get CIVILized! |
| Wednesday, July 13 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Building a Bridge to the Future |
| Thursday, July 14 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Fun with Robotics and Art |
| Friday, July 15 | 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Fabulous Fun Day |
| 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Family Luncheon...PKI Lobby |
EEW Workshop Descriptions:
Architectural Engineering: If These Walls Could SpeakMonday, July 1110 a.m. - 3 p.m. Have you ever wondered what happens once a building is designed? Your questions will be answered in this fun, interactive workshop where you will explore how the mechanical, acoustic, electrical, lighting and structural building components come together when designing a building. |
Civil Engineering: Let's get CIVILized!Tuesday, July 1210 a.m. - 3 p.m. Civil engineering is the art and science of designing the infrastructure that make up a CIVILized society. This infrastructure includes: highways, buildings, railways, bridges, airports, tunnels and water reservoirs. Civil engineers design structures that meet the needs of growing populations while protecting the environment, reducing the dangers from natural hazards like earthquakes, and considering future needs of the community. Come join us in learning how cool it is to be a civil engineer! |
Construction Engineering & Construction Management: Building a Bridge to the FutureWednesday, July 1310 a.m. - 3 p.m. Construction Engineering and Construction Management are growing occupations that incorporate the skills necessary to design and/or manage multi-million dollar projects. These skills provide you the opportunity to travel the country and the world. In this session, you will learn the basics of construction project management, such as working on teams, and construction engineering as it relates to building structures. We will divide into teams and build a bridge using K'nex, which we'll test to see how much weight it can hold. Most importantly, we'll have fun! |
Computer & Electronics Engineering: Fun with Robotics and ArtThursday, July 1410 a.m. - 3 p.m. Do you like to design, create and invent? Do you want to learn how to bring your own 3-D designs and creations to life using technology? If so, come explore, create and design in the Pico-crickets workshop! You will use your imagination to create playful inventions that combine technology and art! You will learn how to combine electrical and artistic components to create a design, then program your invention using a computer so it responds to light, sounds and touch! Create musical sculptures, futuristic amusement rides, animals that move, and models of just about anything you can dream up in the Pico-crickets workshop! |
Fabulous Fun Day & Family LuncheonFriday, July 159 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Plan to visit UNO’s Kountze Planetarium, where you will be “wow’ed” by the stars. Students will also visit the UNO Biomechanics Laboratory to see how technology has helped in learning about the mechanics of the human body. Parents are invited to lunch in PKI at 12:30 p.m., where students will be recognized for their participation. |
