These programs are very introductory in nature and will benefit students who have had little to no exposure to engineering related topics in high school and are not yet fully committed to the study of engineering. Women and other groups traditionally underrepresented in this field are highly encouraged to apply. Please see additional information about each program below:

Spring Engineering Education Days (SEEDs): The 2014 SEEDs program provides Bay Area high school students with a unique opportunity to explore engineering topics during April. Selected participants come to Santa Clara University over the course of three Saturdays (April 12, 19, 26) from 10am to 3pm and participate in workshops spanning the following engineering disciplines: Bio, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical and Web Design. Workshops are presented in a typical university format, with a mix of lecture and interactive experiences. There is no cost to participate in this program outside of transportation to and from the university, and lunch will be provided. To apply for the program, students must complete an online application and submit an instructor recommendation form by February 6, 2014. The application and full program details can be found at:  http://scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/seeds.cfm.

Summer Engineering Seminar (SES): In its 25th year, the SES program is an outstanding, five-day experience in late July/early August offering specially designed workshops taught by our engineering faculty. Workshops are presented as a mix of lecture and interactive laboratory work, spanning several fields of engineering. The SES program also provides students with a taste of university life, as they stay in university residence halls for the duration of the program, eat meals on campus and at neighboring dining facilities, and take part in afternoon recreational activities and evening projects. Funding from various grants and the University allow us to offer this program at no cost to participants outside of transportation to and from the University. To apply for the program, students must complete an online application and submit a recommendation form by March 13, 2014. The application and program details can be found at:  http://scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/ses.cfm.

Please note that due to the increasing popularity of the program and limited space, we are only able to accept junior student applications for 2014 and program acceptance is competitive. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact us at  summerengineeringseminar@scu.edu or (408) 554-4728.