Preparing the Next Generation of Engineers

For decades, the U-M College of Engineering has worked to create a learning environment that promotes excellence, values diversity and assures equal opportunity. Through its Multicultural Engineering Programs Office (MEPO), the College has developed a full spectrum of educational support services designed to increase diversity and facilitate student achievement, thus expanding the engineering talent pool nationwide.

A key component in this effort is the Summer Engineering Academy (SEA).  The Academy is a carefully structured series of enrichment programs that introduce middle school and high school students to the disciplines, challenges and career opportunities of engineering. Beginning in grade 7, students are eligible to attend intensive summer sessions on the Ann Arbor Michigan Engineering campus.  During the Academy, students learn about engineering from U-M faculty, solve challenging problems through team building activities, and strengthen their skills in mathematics, computers, science, and communication. The Academy consists of several programs, each designed to meet the learning needs of specific grade levels:

*Notice: Due to a recent cut in funding, the Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) will not be offered for the Summer of 2009. Please know that the U-M remains committed to this important effort and are currently working for SEP’s return in the Summer of 2010. Parents/Guardians of those students that had turned in applications have been notified by mail from our office. Thank you for your interest in the Summer Engineering Academy. Please continue to visit this website for programming information updates.  

• Rising 8th & 9th Grade Students - Summer Enrichment Program (SEP)
• Rising 10th & 11th Grade Students - Michigan Introduction to Technology and Engineering (MITE)
• Rising 12th Grade Students - Summer College Engineering Exposure Program (SCEEP)

Ford Motor Company Summer Engineering Institute:
Programs for newly admitted Michigan Engineering Students

• Professionals-in-Training Program (PTP)

For more on SEA, click here.