This free, four-day camp offers an immersive, hands-on introduction to materials science and engineering with direct interaction with university faculty and industry professionals.
The Materials Camp Minnesota Chapter offers a free, four-day academic program for high school students interested in exploring materials science and engineering. The camp emphasizes hands-on learning through interactive, lab-based activities. Participants engage in a variety of experiments and lab activities, including metallography, mechanical testing, light microscopy, fractography, scanning electron microscopy, image analysis, and chemical analysis. Students are organized into small groups and paired with "Material Mentors" who guide them throughout the camp. The program culminates in team presentations summarizing their findings and a graduation dinner. This camp provides a unique opportunity to meet university faculty and staff, network with peers, and explore potential career paths in materials engineering.
A typical day involves highly interactive, lab-based activities with a materials engineering theme, guided by "Material Mentors" in small groups.
This camp is best for high school students eager to explore materials science and engineering through practical, hands-on laboratory experiences.
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus
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