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    Missouri S&T Summer: ASM Exploring Materials in Your World

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    • Listing Type: Summer Programs
    • Program Delivery: Residential
    • Destination: United States
    • Provided By: College
    • Session Start: July
    • Session Length: One Week
    • Entering Grade: 11th, 12th
    • Gender: Coed
    • Category: STEM
    • Sub-Categories: STEM, Engineering
    • Selective: Yes
    • Ages: 17, 18
    • Minimum Cost: <$500
    • Career Clusters: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
    • Credit Awarded: No
    • Location:Rolla, Missouri
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    Overview

    Are you a highly motivated learner with an aptitude for math and science? Then you should explore your interests by spending a week at Missouri S&T's Materials Camp! You will actively explore materials science and engineering principles through a combination of mini-demonstrations, field trips and group projects. You will learn how to use state-of-the-art research equipment. You will also explore career opportunities available for those in the materials and engineering fields.

    Missouri University of S&T - ASM Materials Camp 

    You will actively explore materials science and engineering principles through a combination of mini-demonstrations, field trips and group projects. With the help of experts, you will learn how to use state-of-the-art research equipment.

    Activities include:

    • Group projects
    • Visits to labs and local industries
    • Guest presentations
    • Design-build contests

    Past projects have included microelectronic circuitry, friction-stir welding, ceramic magnets, metal casting, glass processing, heat treatment and mechanical property evaluation, plasma-spray deposition and others.

    Eligibility:

    Participants must be rising high school juniors and seniors in Fall. Acceptance to this camp is selective. Students should have a strong interest in applied science.

    Fees & Registration:

    Participation is FREE; however, you must apply and be accepted into the camp. The camp will cover room and board, meals, educational materials and activities. The only expenses are a small registration fee, travel to and from Rolla, and incidentals throughout the week.