April 16, 2004

Applications Being Accepted for 2004 Idaho Engineering Science Camp

Applications are being accepted for the eighth annual Idaho Engineering Science Camp for students entering ninth or 10th grade next fall. Sponsored by the Boise State College of Engineering, IESC 2004 will be held from June 6-11 on the Boise State campus. Students will participate in a variety of events — lab exercises, project design, construction field trips, computer exercises, guest speakers, recreational activities, competitions and more. Hands-on activities and engineering projects will focus on self-discovery, critical thinking and problem solving with emphases on communication skills and teamwork. Participants will have an opportunity to experience the campus, work with faculty and learn about college life as well as career planning. The cost of the engineering science camp is $400. Partial or full scholarships will be available for qualified participants. The primary criteria for selection of students is an interest in discovering career possibilities in the fields of engineering and science. No specific course work preparation is required. The program is open to students from all backgrounds; girls and minority applicants from ethnic groups underrepresented in engineering and the sciences are encouraged to apply. In addition to Boise State University, the program is supported by private foundations and industry sponsors including Micron Technology Coral Sales, B&A Engineers, Power Engineers, Bechtel BWXT Idaho LLC (BBWI), NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium and United Water Idaho. The faculty program director is Joseph Sener, professor of civil engineering. For more information or an application please contact Sener at (208) 426-4814 or jsener@boisestate.edu; or assistant program director Leandra Abarusa-Lete at (208) 426-4432 or labarusa@boisestate.edu. -30- Contact Leandra Abarusa-Lete College of Engineering 208 426-4432 Media contact Pat Pyke communications and marketing 208 426-1987