The DAPCEP Application Process for Summer 2013 has been extended until May 1st
(Except the MITE Program at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor)
DAPCEP Summer Program Teacher Recommendation Form (Click the following link below)
Teacher RECOMMENDATION FORM
DAPCEP Summer 2013 Program Information and Offerings
Online Summer Course Booklet & Application is now available. Please select the photo to access the online magazine version or scroll down for course information.
Course Offerings:
COURSE OFFERINGS
Current 6th Graders
Summer Enrichment
Wayne State University
This class is scheduled for June 17 – July 11 and meets Monday through Thursdays – NO FRIDAYS. Students are expected to provide their own transportation. This commuter program will provide students with academic enrichment in the areas of mathematics communications skills, and computer operations. In addition, students will exposed to engineering and enrichment activities that help them gain a better understanding of the field of engineering and engineering disciplines.
The mathematical program will cover basic arithmetic skills and a host of other mathematical skills designed to prepare students for success and academic achievement. The engineering class will introduce students to general principles of engineering, working teams and data collection. In the computer science course, students are introduced to computer software tools commonly used in the engineering profession. Projects in this course were purposely structured with emphasis on real-world application of software and its relation to engineering and the business of engineering. Students will develop a basic understanding of effective study skills and writing strategies using several genres in writing, emphasizing the use of the five step writing process. ** Transportation not provided **
Course Code: 11040 Dates: Monday – Thursday, June 17 –July 11
Type: Commuter Times: 9 AM – 4PM daily
Cost: $600.00
Current 7th – 12th Graders
Michigan 4-H Discovery Camp
Michigan State University
Michigan 4-H Discovery Camp is a five-day exploration camp held at Michigan State University for youth ages 13-19. Campers will explore ideas, research and opportunities in the field of energy as it relates to natural resources and agriculture. 4-H Discovery campers will stay in a campus dorm and experience campus life, enjoying a mix of recreational opportunities and learning experiences that may include:
- Tours of on-campus labs – See cutting-edge research centered on turning biomass into biofuel. Learn about brand new ideas and technologies that will play a significant role in our energy future.
- Kellogg Biological Station – Participate in hands-on research of a new biofuel crop and discuss water quality/quantity needs, greenhouse gas emissions and sustainable production practices.
- Zeeland Farm Services – Tour their commercial production facility and watch soybeans being processed for biodiesel or food-grade oil. Learn the importance of processing raw commodities.
- Carbon Green Bioenergy – Watch this facility turn 50,000 bushels of corn into 135,000 gallons of ethanol – every day. Participants will not only see how it’s done, but help them do it!
- Wind Farm – See an operating wind farm and learn how much energy they can generate and how wind can impact our future.
- MSU Power Plant – Tour the Power Plant and see how conventional and alternative energy sources are being used to power the university.
4-H Discovery campers will also conduct their own experiments and create their own biofuel!
** Transportation not provided **
Course Code: 16080 Dates: June 24 – June 28
Type: Residential Times: N/A
Cost: $200.00 (**lower cost due to program grant)
Current 7th – 10th Graders
Science, Engineernig and Math Program
University of Michigan – Dearborn
The SEM (Science, Math and Engineering) Program is designed to expose middle and high school students to fundamental topics in math, science and computing. Students will be involved in hands-on experiments in chemistry, physics and biology disciplines. The mathematics/computer portion of the class will deal with fractions, equations (one or two variables0, worded problems, and working with graphs, depending on level. Students are expected to do homework as asked by the instructor. The students will also be exposed to computer usage to solve math and engineering problems and integration of computers in data manipulation and management. ** Transportation not provided **
Course Code: 11535 Dates: Monday – Friday, July 8 – July 19
Type: Commuter Times: 9 AM – 3 PM
Cost: $300.00
The Teen Engineering Experience at Michigan State (TEEMS)
Michigan State University-Detroit Outreach Office
TEEMS is a summer program for 7th – 10th graders that will give students hands on exposure to the field of engineering and the campus of Michigan State University (MSU). During the first 4 days of the program, activities will be held at the MSU Detroit Outreach Office. During these days, students will explore engineering concepts through team-based competitions. Working with science teachers and engineering faculty, students will design and build experiments. Students will learn about various engineering majors, be involved in short courses, demonstrations, field trips and hands-on experiments. The final day of the program will include a tour of the main campus of Michigan State. ** Transportation not provided to the MSU – Detroit Center ** Round trip transportation will be provided from the MSU Detroit Outreach Office to the main campus in East Lansing on Day 5.
(7th Grade) Course Code: 16035 Dates: Monday – Friday, July 29 – August 2
(8th Grade) Course Code: 16030 Dates: Monday – Friday, July 22 – July 26
(9th Grade) Course Code: 11200 Dates: Monday – Friday, July 15 – July 19
(10th Grade) Course Code: 11210 Dates: Monday – Friday, July 8 – July 12
Type: Commuter Times: 9 AM – 3 PM daily
Cost: $150.00
Current 7th & 8th Graders
Summer Enrichment Program @ Michigan Engineering Zone
University of Michigan Ann Arbor- at the UM Detroit Center
This class is scheduled for July 15 – July 26 and is a two week commuter camp. The camp is designed to take middle school concepts delivered in Science, Math and English classes in school and develop them in the minds of the students, so that they begin to identify the connections between their class curricula and the real world, its technology and its engineering. There will be 2 sessions of SEP; one at the Michigan Engineering Zone (MEZ) located at the UM Detroit Center and the other at Grand Rapids Community College. Centered on the theory of photosynthesis, respiration, energy capture, storage and transfer, the students will be taken through a curriculum that starts on day one with identifying and understanding the structure of plants and finishes with researching the cutting edge technology currently being developed that both mimics and utilizes photosynthesis in alternative energy capture, storage and transfer. The program will include a visit to the College of Engineering, Michigan – Ann Arbor campus for workshops by the college’s students, staff and faculty that focuses on what engineers do. ** Transportation not provided ** Parents should drop off between 8:30-8:45 AM and pick up by 4:45 PM. Students are provided with a light breakfast, regular lunch, and an afternoon snack.
Course Code: 18060 Dates: Monday – Friday, July 15 – July 26
Type: Commuter Times: 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Cost: $300.00
Current 8th & 9th Graders
STAR Summer Program
University of Detroit Mercy
This class is scheduled for July 1 – August 1 and meets Mondays through Thursdays (NO FRIDAYS). Students are expected to provide their own transportation. STAR stands for science, technology and robotics. Students will learn about engineering, science, programming, and math using two different robotics platforms – LEGO NXT Mindstorms and the VEX Robotics System. Students will take four classes a day – math, engineering, LEGO Robotics and VEX Robotics. Students will learn how to design, build and program their robots for a competition on the final day. Students who apply for the program should be prepared to come with a positive attitude and be prepared to work hard each day. Creative students will enhance their ability to problem solve. ** Transportation not provided **
Course Code: 10590 Dates: Monday – Thursday, July 1 – August 1
Type: Commuter Times: 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Cost: $600.00
Current 9th & 10 Graders
MITE
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
This class is scheduled for July 7 – July 19. It is a residential program and families of the invited MITE students will be responsible for bringing their son/daughter to the campus. The MITE program is designed to excite, engage, educate and empower the participants with an integrated curriculum that centers on an engineering based project. The program takes place in July and August and has approximately forty student participants. The students attended four key academic support classes: Technical Communications, Engineering Math, Professional Development, and Engineering Concepts, which are designed to support the project on which the students are focused while working in partnership with their in-school experience of those subject areas. These students also participate in workshops on entrepreneurship, cultural engagement, preparing for college alongside activities outside of the classroom, including guided tours of the college and university facilities and outdoor recreation activities. ** Transportation not provided **
To apply for this program, you MUST include the following with your application:
- · School Nomination Form (https://fs23.formsite.com/whitemn/form20/secure_index.html)
- · One Math & One Science Teacher Recommendation Forms (https://fs23.formsite.com/whitemn/form22/secure_index.html)
- Please provide a 500 word typed essay stating why you wish to participate in the MITE program. Address how your participation in this program will assist you in your future goals and objectives.
Course Code: 18050 Dates: July 7 – July 19
Type: Residential Times: N/A
Cost: $600.00
Current 9th – 11th Graders
Engineering Scholars Program
Michigan Technological University
This is a week-long investigation of engineering careers in areas such as mechanical, computer, environmental, electrical, chemical, biomedical, civil, geological, materials, and related disciplines. You will participate in this program alongside students from across the country and around the world as you:
- Construct a building strong enough to withstand an earthquake, create your own message encryptor, and more.
- Get the inside scoop from role models working in engineering fields.
- Work in teams to solve engineering problems and complete engineering projects.
- Learn about the college application process and get tips for succeeding in university engineering programs.
- Experience college life – stay in a residence hall, explore campus, and meet others with similar backgrounds and interests.
- Enjoy team competitions, a variety show, and many outdoor activities in Michigan’s beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula.
Upon request, arrangements can be made for you to speak with faculty from disciplines or areas in which you have special interests, as well as admissions and financial aid staff. This is a highly selective scholarship program supported by corporate and foundational donations to supplement the actual cost of $1,200 for the week. ** Transportation IS provided **
Course Code: 16500 Dates: July 7– July 13
Type: Residential Times: N/A
Cost: $300.00
FHWA National Summer Transportation Institute
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Tech’s National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) is a two-week residential program that allows students to explore today’s top transportation industries. During the program you will:
- Learn about planes, trains, ships, and automobiles through cool hands-on activities and group projects.
- Tour the Mackinaw Bridge and get behind-the-scenes information about the “Mighty Mac” – the third-longest suspension bridge in the world.
- Travel to Sault Ste. Marie and learn first-hand about the largest waterway traffic system on Earth – the Soo Locks shipping canal between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes.
- Spend your time with other smart students in a vibrant university setting.
- Enjoy great recreational activities and time spent outdoors in the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula.
Upon request, arrangements can be made for you to speak with faculty from disciplines or areas in which you have special interests, as well as admissions and financial aid staff. This is a highly selective scholarship program supported by a grant from the Federal Highway Administration and the Michigan Department of Transportation. It is the only residential NSTI program in the state of Michigan and hosted students from New York to California to Florida in 2012. ** Transportation IS provided **
Course Code: 11400 Dates: July 14 – July 27
Type: Residential Times: N/A
Cost: $600.00
High School Engineering Institute
Michigan State University
This is a residential program. Students are expected to provide their own transportation. This program has run for over 40 years. Students will spend a week exploring engineering through lecture, lab and design sessions run by faculty and graduate assistants from our various programs. Special sessions are also presented on the admissions process, diversity issues, undergraduate research, Honors College, cooperative/internship education, and study abroad opportunities. The students will also visit an engineering facility in Michigan. ** Transportation not provided **
Course Code: 16025 (Session 1) Dates: June 16 – June 20
Course Code: 11320 (Session 2) Dates: June 23 – June 27
Course Code: 11330 (Session 3) Dates: July 14 – July 18
Type: Residential Times: N/A
Cost: $300.00
STEPS – (Program for GIRLS ONLY)
University of Detroit Mercy
Are you looking for a unique, fun filled opportunity on a college campus, where you engage in hands-on experiences similar to those of a college engineering student and obtain top notch instruction from an outstanding group of instructors with extensive backgrounds in engineering, technology and science? Then STEPS Camp is for YOU!!!
This two-week commuter program introduces girls currently in the 9th through 11th grades to the exciting world of engineering, science, and robotics. STEPS is an opportunity for girls to learn more about what engineers do. Program participants build and program robots, while gaining an understanding of manufacturing techniques, robotic control systems, circuits, and sensors. This camp makes memories that last a lifetime…register your daughter today as space is limited! ** Transportation not provided **
Course Code: 10585 Dates: Monday – Thursday, June 24 – July 3
Type: Commuter Times: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $300.00
TRANSIT
University of Detroit Mercy
Rev up your engines for a week of transportation fun and learning! TRANSIT is a one week summer commuter camp for high school students, currently in the 9th-11th grades, who want to learn about the world of transportation engineering. During this week, students engage in hands-on activities, labs and discussions lead by University professors, high school science teachers; and industry leaders representing organizations such as MDOT, Ford Motor Company, Road Commission for Oakland County, SEMCOG and others.
This one-week commuter program introduces students currently in the 9th through 11th grades to the exciting world of transportation and beyond. TRANSIT is an opportunity for our young adults to learn more about transit systems around the globe. Program participants build and program transportation systems, while gaining an understanding of manufacturing techniques and control systems. Hurry…space is limited! ** Transportation not provided **
Course Code: 10580 (Session 1) Dates: Monday – Thursday, July 15 – July 18th
Course Code: 10581 (Session 2) Dates: Monday – Thursday, July 22 – July 25th
Type: Commuter Times: 9 AM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $150.00
Women in Engineering Program (Program for GIRLS ONLY)
Michigan Technological University
This is a week-long investigation of engineering careers in areas such as mechanical, computer, environmental, electrical, chemical, biomedical, civil, geological, materials, and related disciplines. You will participate in this program alongside students from across the country and around the world as you:
- Construct a building strong enough to withstand an earthquake, create your own message encryptor, and more.
- Get the inside scoop from role models working in engineering fields.
- Work in teams to solve engineering problems and complete engineering projects.
- Learn about the college application process and get tips for succeeding in university engineering programs.
- Experience college life – stay in a residence hall, explore campus, and meet others with similar backgrounds and interests.
- Enjoy team competitions, a variety show, and many outdoor activities in Michigan’s beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula
Upon request, arrangements can be made for you to speak with faculty from disciplines or areas in which you have special interests, as well as admissions and financial aid staff. This is a highly selective scholarship program supported by corporate and foundation donations to supplement the actual cost of $1,200 for the week. ** Transportation IS provided **
Course Code: 16021 Dates: June 23 – June 29
Type: Residential Times: N/A
Cost: $300.00
Currently in 10th – 11th Grade
BEACON
Michigan State University
BEACON is a residential program and will be held at the Kellogg Biological Station located about one and a half hours to the west of East Lansing. This NSF-Funded Science and Technology Center will focus on the STEM skills necessary to advance interdisciplinary research on evolution in action, and will develop innovative applications with actively evolving biological and technological systems. ** Transportation not provided **
Course Code: 16060 Dates: July 7 – July 11
Type: Residential Times: N/A
Cost: $300.00
UNITE
University of Detroit Mercy
This class is scheduled for July 1 – August 1 and meets Monday through Thursdays. Students are expected to provide their own transportation. The UNITE Program is intended for students who want to prepare themselves to be successful in college. UNITE is designed to resemble a university freshman engineering curriculum. The goal is to introduce students to the subjects and skills necessary to succeed as a college student. Classes involve hands-on activities emphasizing team work. Students will take five classes daily; persuasive speaking, computers, math, physics, and college writing, all taught by university professors. Students can earn two college credits per course. Applicants who have less than a 2.80 GPA, any grade below a C- or poor citizenship/conduct marks will not be considered for this program. Those students who are considered will be invited to the interview phase. At that point, a personal essay and teacher letter of recommendation must be submitted. All applicants will be notified by mail. ** Transportation not provided **
Course Code: 10575 Dates: Monday – Thursday, July 1 – August 1
Type: Commuter Times: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $600.00