This free, hands-on academic camp offers a unique opportunity for high school students to explore materials science and engineering through university-level labs, an industry tour, and a team design-and-build project, run primarily by Drexel graduate students.
The Drexel University ASM International® Materials Camp is a week-long commuter program designed to introduce high school students to the exciting field of materials science and engineering. Participants engage in a dynamic mix of short lectures, highly interactive laboratory sessions, and hands-on activities. The camp provides an immersive experience where students learn about various materials like metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and nanomaterials, understanding their processing, atomic structures, properties, and applications. Activities include electron microscopy, heat treating, tensile testing, and the synthesis of different materials. A significant component is a week-long team design-and-build project, fostering collaborative problem-solving and innovation. The camp also includes an industry visit, offering real-world insights into materials engineering. Students gain valuable exposure to college and career options in STEM fields through presentations and networking opportunities with faculty, graduate students, and industry professionals.
A typical day involves a mix of short lectures, hands-on laboratory sessions and demonstrations exploring different materials, and working on a team design-and-build project.
This camp is ideal for highly motivated, inquisitive high school students entering their junior or senior year with an aptitude for math and science and a strong interest in applied science and engineering.
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
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