Attracting Women into Engineering (AWE)
Attracting Women into Engineering (AWE)
AWE (Attracting Women into Engineering)
July 8, 9, 10, and 11, 2024 (Monday through Thursday)
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Eligibility: Current Middle Schoolers (2023-2024 School Year)
Location: On-campus @ Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Glassboro, NJ
Register for the AWE program here
Calling all aspiring engineers! The AWE program at Rowan College of Engineering is back for summer 2024, igniting a passion for STEM in middle school girls through hands-on projects, exciting demos, and tours of real engineering labs. This four-day, non-residential workshop runs on July mornings, empowering girls to explore diverse engineering paths and discover their potential to shape the future. Join us and be part of the 24th year of AWE, inspiring young minds alongside the college's BEST program for boys. (Please note: lunch and snacks are not provided.)
Highlights:
- Hands-on learning: Real-world projects spark curiosity and build confidence.
- Explore various engineering disciplines: Discover the diverse applications and possibilities in engineering.
- Mentorship from faculty, staff, and students: Learn from role models and gain valuable insights from current engineering students.
- Building a strong foundation: Cultivate an early interest in STEM fields and collaborate with like-minded peers.
Each AWE registrant will be eligible for the Marketa's Journey Scholarship. Marketa's Journey is a non-profit sponsorship in memory of Marketa and her passion for environmental education and social justice. Additional details below.
AWE Dates and Details
Date: July 8 - 11, 2024 (Monday -Thursday)
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM each day
Location: On-campus @ Rowan University's Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering in Glassboro, NJ
Daily Check-in/Check-out: Engineering Hall Lobby (Building #10 on Map)
No lunch provided.
Cost: $180
Drop-off/Pick-up
Daily Check-in/Check-out Required:
A parent/guardian or authorized pick-up person must be present to sign out their camper. ID required. If a person other than those identified on the registration form will be picking up your child, please inform Camp Director, Melanie Basantis at basantis@rowan.edu each day.
Drop-off/Pick-up (Rowan Map):
North Campus Drive, under skybridge between Rowan Hall (Map Bldg #9) & Engineering Hall (Map Bldg #10)
Walk-in Drop-off/Pick-up(Rowan Map):
Engineering Hall Lobby (Bldg #10 on map)
Parking in Lot D-1
Eligibility
Registration
Register here for AWE Middle School Camp 2024
Cost: $180 (No lunch provided)
Description
AWE was designed to introduce middle school girls to the broad field of engineering.
The Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering invites current middle school girls, those currently in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades during the 2023-2024 school year, to learn about the exciting field of engineering from Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering faculty, staff and students at our 4-day summer camp (July mornings). AWE focuses on hands-on engineering laboratory experiments and will cultivate young girls' interest in engineering through an applied approach to engineering, exposure to the diverse paths an engineer can take and the impact an engineer can have in shaping the future. 2024 will be the 24th year that the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering offers the AWE workshop complementing its brother workshop, the Boys Engineering, Science and Technology (BEST) program, to provide all middle schoolers the opportunity to explore engineering.
2023 Highlights
AWE 2023 Program Highlights
- Biomedical Engineering – Engineering the Human Body
- Civil Engineering – Concrete Canoes; Engineering principles of sand castles
- Chemical Engineering - Identifying chemical reactions in ice cream
- Entrepreneurial Engineering - Lip Gloss manufacture and marketing your product
- Electrical and Computer Engineering – TinkerCAD, Arduino programming/Circuitry
- Environmental Engineering – Environmental Nature Walk, Water Filtration Project
- Mechanical Engineering – Dance Engineering, tracking movement with soft robotics
- Additional Events – Hands-on team projects and competitions, Tours of the Engineering Buildings, Succulent Science
Contact information
For questions, contact: Ms. Melanie Basantis at basantis@rowan.edu
FAQs
What is the difference between AWE, BEST, and RISE?
AWE and BEST are workshops for middle school students, 6th through 8th grades in the current school year
RISE is for current High Schoolers, 9th through 12th graders.
Are the programs residential camps?
No.
Our summer programs are four-day, non-residential camps held in the mornings.
When is AWE?
Monday through Thursday
July 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2024
9:00AM to 12:30PM
How many applicants are you accepting?
25
The Henry M. College of Engineering intentionally limits participants to ensure campers receive personalized attention, deep engagement while also forming lasting connections with like-minded peers.
Where are the summer camps located?
On-campus at:
The Henry M. College of Engineering
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
We strategically switch between Rowan Hall and Engineering Hall to give students access to the full spectrum of facilities and learning environments.
When do applications open and close?
Open: February 1, 2024
Close: June 14, 2024
Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation email with important information once your registration is complete.
Camp Details: Detailed camp information will be provided via email approximately two weeks before the camp start date.
How much does AWE cost?
$180
We carefully calculate tuition based on materials and resources needed to ensure an enriching experience at a reasonable cost for every child.
Refund Policy:
Full refund until June 14, 2024 and then $100 processing fee.
Marketa's Journey Scholarship
By registering for AWE, each AWE participant will automatically be eligible for the Marketa’s Journey Scholarship. There is no additional application required. Candidates will be notified by late June 2024 and refunded their entire AWE registration fee.
Marketa’s Journey is a non-profit sponsorship started in 2024 by the McCabe family in memory of their daughter, Marketa, and her passion for environmental education and social justice. Their goal is to provide scholarship opportunities for young women entering engineering and ecological studies.
Follow Marketa's Journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketas_journey/