Plus, NSBE science scholarships
Special to the American
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering has announced three summer programs for high school students who currently have freshman, sophomore or junior standing.
The programs, to be conducted by Engineering faculty, will include thought-provoking and fun activities involving soccer-playing robots, video game programming, digital audio and video, alternative energy sources, designing and building a bridge with the help of high-tech laser scanners and simulation games.
“Common traits of successful engineers are powerful imagination, enterprising spirit, strong desire to explore, and willingness to challenge the traditional ways of doing things,” said Oktay Alkin, associate dean for Research and Development in the SIUE School of Engineering.
“We plan to develop and nurture the interest in engineering among teenagers by framing it with the issues that matter to them.”
Engineering Dean Hasan Sevim said high school students don’t often think in terms of pursuing an engineering career. “Engineering careers are not always understood by high school students,” Sevim said.
“Although most teenagers are savvy users of technology in the form of cell phones, portable music players and video games, they do not always think about all the ways that advancements in engineering disciplines impact their daily lives.”
Recent studies suggest that only a small percentage of teenagers think that engineers are sensitive to societal concerns, and an even smaller percentage think that the work of engineers contribute to saving lives.
Information about the SIUE School of Engineering summer programs may be obtained by contacting Oktay Alkin, (618) 650-2541, or by email: oalkin@siue.edu.
Details of the programs, including application materials and instructions, also are available on the Web site: http://www.siue.edu/engineering.
Science scholarships
The National Society of Black Engineers-Alumni Extension St. Louis Gateway Chapter is looking for promising high school students to award scholarships.
The scholarship amount is $1,000 minimum. Recipients must attend the Scholarship Banquet or forfeit award.
Candidates must be: a resident of the St. Louis area; a graduating high school senior or college freshman or college sophomore; and seeking majors in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
Candidates must submit a completed scholarship application along with the following:
? Transcript from previous semester
? Two letters of recommendation from school faculty
? Photo (will be used for PR and will not be returned)
? Essay.
NSBE’S motto this year is “Igniting The Torch: Engineering In Action.” Candidates must write an essay answering how this motto relate to NSBE’s goals and objectives. It must be typed, no more than 1,000 words, and doubled-spaced.
Mail application, essay and letters of recommendation to:
NSBE-AE St. Louis Gateway Chapter
ATTN: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 4183
Hazelwood, MO 63042
Application must postmarked on or before June 1, 2008.
Email Nicole Adewale to confirm NSBE has receipt of your application at nsbe_ae_stl_scholarships@yahoo.com and nadewale@abnaengineering.com
For more information, please contact Ramona-Tumblin-Rucker at 314-565-4132.
