Secondary School Students

Microfabrication technology experiences for middle school students. Clean room activities on micro/nano fabrication technology.

• Microfabrication technology in the clean room
• Introduction to nanotechnology in classrooms

K-12 Teachers

Workshops dedicated to K-12 teachers. A 1-day event with classroom and hands-on activities including Introduction to micro and nanofabrication technologies; Processing in the clean room; and Discussion of activities suitable for K-12 students and possible collaborations between U-M and represented schools.

College Students

The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects designed especially for the purpose.

Research: safety, health, biomechanics and ergonomics

Training: graduate students, undergraduates, professional development, small employers, workers

Collaborate with researchers in other departments, Colleges and Universities

Camp CAEN, a computer camp offered by the University of Michigan College of Engineering, is truly one of the nation’s best summer computer camps.

Knowledgeable staff, including enthusiastic engineering student mentors, teach classes that include: Java Programming, C++ Programming, C# Programming, Game Development, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Web Site Development, Flash Animation, 3D Modeling and Rendering, and Virtual Reality. No other computer camp offers the variety and depth of the technology classes offered here. From the engineering student labs to an immersive Virtual Reality CAVE, high-tech is here and students are invited to discover the endless possibilities awaiting them at the U-M College of engineering summer computer camp.

Preparing the Next Generation of Engineers: The Academy is a carefully structured series of enrichment programs that introduce middle school, high school and early college 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 teambuilding activities, and strengthen their skills in mathematics, computers, science, and communication. The Academy consists of six separate levels, each designed to meet the learning needs of specific age groups:

• Grades 7-8 – Summer Enrichment Program (SEP)
• Grades 9-10 – Michigan Introduction to Technology and Engineering (MITE)
• Grades 10-11 – Summer Apprenticeship Program (SAP) in college-level research (WHEN FUNDING IS AVAILABLE)
• Grade 11 – Summer College Engineering Exposure Program (SCEEP)

• Professionals-in-Training Program (PTP)
• Alliance of Learning & Vision for underrepresented Americans (ALVA) (WHEN FUNDING IS AVAILABLE)
• SEP — Summer Enrichment Program
• MITE — Michigan Introduction to Technology and Engineering
• SAP — Summer Apprenticeship Program
• SCEEP — Summer College Engineering Exposure Program

MEPO, in conjunction with the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP), offers a series of five Saturday classes per year to 7th and 8th grade students. Classes emphasize confidence-building and hands-on activities geared towards that age group. Various U-M engineering departments sponsor a course. programs and descriptions are:

Chem-E in Action.


Sponsored by the Department of Chemical Engineering “Chem-E in Action” will provide students an introduction to the design process used in chemical engineering. Students will participate in hands-on activities involving heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, separations, and chemical applications. (15 students)

Fun & Variety in IOE.


Sponsored by the Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering “Fun & Variety in IOE” will introduce the students to industrial an operations engineering concepts. Students will participate in hands-on activities in manufacturing, ergonomics (product safety and improvement), optimization, investing, and entrepreneurship. They will also design a “Fun & Variety in IOE” t-shirt. (20 students)

Glow Blue.


Sponsored by the Department of Nuclear Engineering, “Glow Blue” will provide an introduction to energy sources, exponential decay, hands-on reactor activities, spectroscopy, and virtual reality. (15 students)

Learning New Ways of Making Things.


Sponsored by the NSF Engineering Research Center for Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems, “Learning New Ways of Making Things” will provide an introduction to new ways of building mechanical products such as automobiles, airplanes, machine tools, etc. (20 students)

The Making of the Automobile.


Sponsored by the Department of Mechanical Engineering “The Making of the Automobile” will introduce students to the basics of mechanical engineering and manufacturing as it relates to the automobile design and fabrication. (20 students)

Pirates of Michigan.


Sponsored by the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering “Pirates of Michigan” will introduce students to the fundamentals of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Students will explore topics including hydrodynamics, marine engineering, ship design, underwater remote operated vehicles, and virtual reality. (15 students) Smart-Structure Learning Modules. 
Sponsored by the Department of Civil Engineering “Smart-Structure Learning Modules” will introduce students to the basics of civil engineering as it relates to accelerometers, wireless sensors, and structural damage detection methods. (20 students)

What’s Inside Me?


 Sponsored by the Department of Biomedical Engineering, “What’s Inside Me?” takes an interactive approach to learning and understanding the fundamental principles of biomedical engineering. Through a series of lab and hands-on activities, panel discussions, and project design, students discover the multidisciplinary nature of the field, as well as develop critical thinking and problem solving skills to relate knowledge to real-world applications. Phase I explores introductory concepts in the areas of biomaterials, biomechanics, and tissue engineering. Phase II explores concepts in bioelectrics, biotechnology, and medical imaging. (Phase I: 15 students; Phase II: 15 students)

WIMS Superstar Challenges.


Sponsored by the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science “WIMS Superstar Challenges” will teach students the fundamentals of electrical and computer engineering and its applications to modern technology. Students will explore these topics through hands-on experiments involving computer programming and robotics. The lessons will also include Wireless Integrated Microsystems (WIMS), Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), and Neuroprosthesis. (20 students) The Wonders of Flight. Sponsored by the Department of Aerospace Engineering and the Michigan Space Grant Consortium “The Wonders of Flight” will introduce the basics of flight dynamics such as aerodynamics, jet propulsion, rocket fabrication, and wind tunnel testing. The lessons and demonstrations will challenge students to explore math, physics, optics, and aerospace engineering. The hands-on activities will include launching rockets and building balsa wood gliders. (15 students)