WHAT IS MATERIALS CAMP?

•  Week long, summer residential camp utilizing hands-on learning principles of applied math, physics, and chemistry.
  
• Combination of mini-demonstrations, field trips with extensive involvement in unique laboratory facilities to actively explore materials science & engineering principles.

WHERE IS MATERIALS CAMP IN MISSOURI LOCATED?

Missouri University of Science and Technology
July 26-31, 2009

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Students entering their Junior or Senior year in high school.
  
• Highly motivated inquisitive learners with math and science aptitude.

WHAT DOES IT COST TO ATTEND?

NOTHING!  Students receive FREE housing, meals, tuition, entertainment and knowledge.

HOW DO STUDENTS APPLY?

• Applications are available on-line at the following site and are due by May 31:

     ASM Camp Application (PDF version)
     ASM Camp Application (Microsoft Word version)

• Required information includes:
  copy of most recent report card;
  maximum of two letters of recommendation;
  Personal essay (200 words or more) including your planned college major/career plans.

Mail to: Dr. Ron Kohser, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Materials Science & Engineering, 223 McNutt Hall, 1400 N. Bishop, Rolla, MO  65409-0340

HOW ARE STUDENTS SELECTED?

•  This is a competitive application process. Students must have basic knowledge of algebra, chemistry, and physics and describe why they want to learn more about engineering and materials science as a possible college major and career.

• Each application will be reviewed to select the -“best and brightest-", highly motivated students who have not yet made a firm decision about a college major or career.

• Students must have a strong interest in applied science.

• Prior participation in science fairs is helpful.

WHAT WILL STUDENTS ACTUALLY DO AT MATERIALS CAMP?

• Have fun. Our number one goal is to make applied science an exciting, fun experience.

• Solve a technical problem. Using the -“failure analysis-" exploration model, students work in small groups and investigate the failure of a man-made material to perform its intended function.

• Learn to use state-of-the-art research equipment in an engineering laboratory under the guidance of experts.

WHERE CAN I GET ADDITIONAL INFORMATION?

• Call the ASM Materials Education Foundation toll-free: 1-800-336-5152.

• Call Dr. Ron Kohser, Missouri S&T, at 573-341-4734 or email: rkohser@mst.edu