Summer Engineering Academies

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About the UAA Summer Engineering Academies

The UAA Summer Engineering Academies are a series of week-long, hands-on educational day camps in Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley for students entering grades 3 through 12. Each academy is designed to encourage interest in and provide exposure to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The academies welcome all students, because we believe STEM is for everyone. The academies are made possible by generous support from ConocoPhillips 麻豆无码版, with additional support from the MTA Foundation.

The academies are divided into 1-week sessions for elementary, middle, and high school students. Each week explores a different topic, including robotics, computer programming, structures, and other engineering fundamentals. Each session is designed to be fun and educational, with ample support provided by the College of Engineering's faculty and staff, who serve as Lead Instructors, and engineering students, who serve as Assistant Instructors. On average, there are 7 students per staff member, allowing for a great deal of one-on-one and small group support.

Above all, the academies prioritize learning, fun, and safety.

Application Deadline: March 2026

Open Enrollment: 2nd week of April

Academy Fee

The fee for every week long academy is $300 per participant. Tuition waivers for participation in an academy may be available for economically disadvantaged students. We are able to keep our fee affordable and offer tuition waivers thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. For more information about tuition waivers please email Jen Mickelson at sea@alaska.edu. Please note this year lunch will not be provided for academy participants. Students are required to bring a lunch.

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