Programs
The Summer Engineering Institute (SEI) is three/five-week academic program for middle and high school students in the tri-cities, Hopewell, Petersburg & Richmond and surrounding counties. The program currently takes place at Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia State University. The program is divided into five phases. Each phase addresses the needs of a specific grade and academic level. All phases attend daily sessions Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Phases I, II, III and Research Assistant are three week sessions held at VSU and VCU consecutively. Phase IVA/IV is a five-week program held at VSU.
The Summer Engineering Institute is divided into phases:
- Phase I: For rising 7th and 8th graders
- Phase II: For rising 9th and 10th graders
- Phase III: For rising 11th graders and talented 10th graders
- Phase IVA & IV : For 12 graders and rising 12th
The phases are designed to encourage students to pursue and successfully complete education in science, mathematics, engineering and technological fields.
Family Orientation Program & daily attendance is mandatory! Students who apply for the program should meet the following criteria:
- Be a member of a minority group (African American, American Indian, Hispanic) that is under-represented in engineering and technology
- Be interested in learning about engineering as a career
- Be academically talented, especially in mathematics and science
JOIN TODAY! There are many advantage to becoming a member, not only will you be able to attend the annual conference, but you also have the opportunity to apply for various scholarships.
- America Society of Engineering Education
- America Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, IEEE
- National Society of Black Engineers
- National Society of Professional Engineers
- Society of Women Engineers
