2015 PGSE&T Application Form

Pennsylvania Governor’s School for

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Lehigh University, Iacocca Institute, 111 Research Drive, Bethlehem, PA

18015

Website:

www.lehigh.edu/pgset

Phone: 610-758-6723 Email:

[email protected]

June 28 – July 25, 2015

2015 PGSE&T Application Form

Application Contents:

___ Program and Application Information (pages 1 and 2) –Please keep for your records ___ Personal Data Form and Authorizations (pages 3, 4, and 5)

___ Narrative Application Essays (Please attach to pages 3, 4, and 5) ___ Resume or C.V. (Please attach to pages 3, 4, and 5)

___ Science Teacher Reference Form (page 6 and 7) ___ Math Teacher Reference Form (page 8 and 9)

___ Guidance Counselor Reference Form (pages 10 and 11)

___ Copy of Secondary School Transcript – (Counselor to attach to pages 10 and 11) ___ Program Overview – (pages 12 and 13)

Application Postmarked Deadline:

Application must be postmarked by January 16th.

Deadline Notice & Procedures:

Applications postmarked after January 16th will be disqualified for lateness. It is the

applicant’s responsibility to make sure the application has been completed according to

directions and that it has been mailed in complete form and postmarked by the deadline.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for

Engineering and Technology are not responsible for lost, incomplete or delayed

applications, or those sent to an incorrect address.

Homeschoolers should phone the

PGSE&T Program Office for instructions on who may complete the various parts of the

application.

Notification:

Notification of final status in the Governor’s School for Engineering and Technology

selection process by email or first-class letter to the applicant’s email/home address

(see Page 4, Part III, “Notification Preference”), by March 13, 2015. The Pennsylvania

Governor’s School for Engineering and Technology (PGSE&T) and the Pennsylvania

Department of Education (PDE) cannot respond to requests for advance notice,

individual assessments or appeals.

Eligibility: No exceptions are made to these requirements.

• GRADE LEVEL AT TIME OF APPLICATION DEADLINE: Current junior only.

• SCHOOL ENROLLMENT: Must currently attend a public, charter or non-public secondary school or be homeschooled.

• PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENCY: The primary full-time residence of least one custodial parent or legal, court-appointed guardian of the applicant must be in Pennsylvania. Military dependents based in Pennsylvania are eligible.

• COMMITMENT TO PROGRAM: If accepting an invitation to participate in the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for Engineering and Technology, the student must commit to being in residence for the full program, June 28 – July 25, 2015. Trips home or other absences are not allowed. Formal training unrelated to the curriculum (e.g. music practice, dance practice, or athletic training regimens for individual or team competitions) cannot be accommodated in the program.

• GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION: Ineligibility (see above); lateness; failure to send application to the correct office; incompleteness of the application (it must be submitted in its entirety at one time); plagiarism; or falsification of information on the application.

Application Information:

• KEEP THIS PAGE FOR YOUR RECORDS.

• DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST WEEK TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION.

• NOTIFY COUNSELOR AND TWO TEACHER REFERENCES OF INTENTION TO FILE

APPLICATION WELL IN ADVANCE OF DEADLINE. Discuss “pre” deadlines for completing work in order to send packet off on time. Homeschoolers should contact the PGSE&T Program Office for specific instructions on who may complete the forms.

• REVIEW ALL FORMS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

• SUPERVISE COMPLETION: The applicant is responsible for staying in communication with the counselor and teacher references to make sure the application is completed appropriately and sent off by the postmark deadline.

• DO NOT ADD UNSOLICITED REFERENCES, RECOMMENDATIONS OR MATERIALS. Send only those requested. Do not add newspaper clippings, photographs, research papers, certificates or other unsolicited materials. Extraneous letters of recommendation other than the two teacher references and the counselor’s recommendation and other unsolicited materials will be removed from applications. • NOTIFICATION OF FINAL STATUS: Notification is by email or first-class letter to the applicant’s

email/home address (see Page 4, Part III, “Notification Preference”), in March 13, 2015. This information is not available in advance or over the internet or by telephone.

• UNDERSTANDINGS: The Pennsylvania Governor’s School for Engineering and Technology and the Pennsylvania Department of Education cannot provide individual assessments or grant appeals to the selection process. Furthermore, the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for Engineering and Technology and the Pennsylvania Department of Education are not responsible for late, lost, incorrectly addressed, incomplete or damaged applications.

Application Procedures:

• TEACHER REFERENCES: Select one science teacher and one mathematics teacher, as per the guidelines on the respective forms, pages 6 – 7 and 8 – 9 of the application, to serve as references. Fill out the information lines on the tops of the forms and give then to teachers. The teachers complete the forms and send them directly to the counselor, to maintain confidentiality.

• GUIDANCE COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION: Fill out the information lines on the top of the form (page 10) give the full form (pages 10 – 11) to counselor. (Homeschoolers, give Counselor form to the Homeschool Evaluator.)

• PERSONAL DATA FORM: Complete the information lines on page 3 of the application and respond to the prompts on page 4 (resume of extracurricular activities, narrative statement essays). Staple the responses to the prompts to the form. Give the completed form to the guidance counselor.

• SUBMISSION: As per in the instructions on the Counselor’s recommendation, the counselor (or Homeschool Evaluator) coordinates the applicant’s Personal Data Form, the two teacher references, the counselor’s information (page 10) and the applicant’s transcript and current report card. The counselor/evaluator sends the application to the office of the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for Engineering and Technology, c/o Alyssa Clapp, Lehigh University, Iacocca Institute, Iacocca Hall, 111 Research Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18015-4723, no later than the postmark deadline. No new information will be accepted after the deadline.

• STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: The applicant or the counselor/evaluator may include (DO NOT STAPLE) a SELF- ADDRESSED, STAMPED POSTCARD (NOT AN EMPTY ENVELOPE), with the words “PGSE&T Application Received” for the acknowledgment of the receipt of the PGSE&T

PGSE&T Student Application: Summer 2015

2015 PGSE&T Personal Data Form

PROCEDURES CHECKLIST

 TYPE OR CLEARLY PRINT ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED ON THIS PAGE IN DARK INK.  COMPLETE Parts I, II, III and IV. Staple responses required in Part II to this form. Read and sign

Part III. The parent/legal guardian must read and sign Part IV.  Applications must be postmarked by January 16, 2015.

 Information: (610-758-6723) Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., except holidays.

PART I: Student Information

Intermediate Unit _______

Applicant’s Current Grade Level _______

Student’s Name____________________________________________________________  Male or  Female first middle last

Permanent Home Address_________________________________________________________________________ street or box number street or route city state zip Home Telephone (__________)________________________

Name of High School_____________________________________________________ Public or  Non-Public

Name of School District in which you reside (even if you do not attend the public school)________________________ Parent’s or Legal Guardian’s Full Name_______________________________________________________________ Parent’s or Legal Guardian’s Home Address____________________________________________________________ (If different from above) street or box # street or route city state zip Student’s Date of Birth ________/________/__________

month day year

Student’s permanent email______________________________ Parent’s email_______________________________

A. Please rank in order of interest (with 1 signifying most interest and 10 signifying least level of

interest):

________Energy

________Healthcare/Bioengineering

________ Cybersecurity

________Transportation/Infrastructure

________Environment/Sustainability

________ Manufacturing/Additive Manufacturing

________ Personal Electronics

________3D Printing

________Nano-technology

________Military Technology

B. Please rank the following projects in order of interest (with 1 signifying most interest and 7 signifying

least level of interest):

______ That’s My Queue: Engineering Queuing Systems for Lehigh Dining Services (Industrial & Systems Engineering) ______ Design, Fabrication, and Testing of an Aluminum Heat Sink Component (Materials Science & Engineering) ______ Design and Construction of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall (Civil & Environmental Engineering) ______ Design, Fabrication, and Testing of Miniature Wind Turbine Blades (Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics)

______ Various Chemical Engineering Experiments from Microfluids to Gas Separation (Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering)

______ Engineering Sensors for the Real World (Electrical & Computer Engineering)

C. How did you learn about the PA Governor’s School for Engineering & Technology program?

 Counselor/teacher  Lehigh Alumni/Relationship  Newspaper Article  Website

 Other__________

D. Describe your Community: _____ Rural/Small Town _____ Urban _____ Suburban

E. OPTIONAL: How do you identify yourself? Please check one below. This information is confidential and will be used for statistical accounting.

African American Asian Caucasian/White Hispanic/Latino Indian(Asian) Middle Eastern Native American Indian/Alaskan/Hawaiian

Other__________________________

PART II: PGSE&T Application

The following responses are required. Staple your work to this page. An application missing

any part may be disqualified for incompleteness. These responses receive emphasis in the

selection process. The selection criteria, course information and downloadable application

are available online at

www.lehigh.edu/pgset

.

A. NARRATIVE STATEMENT

• Format: Essay format, 1 page maximum each, typed/word-processed, double-spaced, letter quality font no smaller than 12 points. Your name should appear at the top of the page.

• Prompt: two (2) 1-page Essays

o Essay 1 – Why have you applied to the PGSE&T?

o Essay 2 – Pick a current topic from the headlines and describe the impact of engineering/technology on society.

B. EXTRACURRICULAR RESUME

• Format: Resume format, 2 page maximum, and typed/word-processed, single or double-spaced, letter quality font no smaller than 12 points. Your name should appear at the top of each page.

•

Prompt: Divide the resume into two parts. In the first part, make a bulleted list of extracurricular, science-related activities, such as independent research projects or special study projects, or competitions in which you have been involved in the past two to three years in your school, community or personal pursuits. Identify your role in each. List awards and honors for science, math, engineering or technology related achievements and the source, reason and date of each. In the second part of the resume, make a bulleted list of extracurricular, non-science-related activities, including sports, jobs, personal pursuits, etc.

PART III: Applicant’s Statement and Signature

• I certify that to the best of my knowledge all of the information I have provided is accurate and that the work submitted is my own. I acknowledge that information about my selection to the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for Engineering and Technology and the projects I may develop there may be shared with the public.

• I understand that it is my responsibility to return this form and the required attachments to my guidance counselor. • I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to stay in touch with my guidance counselor to ensure that the application

is submitted in complete form, postmarked by the appropriate date and mailed to the PGSE&T Program Office at Lehigh University.

APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE __________________________________ DATE____________

Notification Preference: Please select one and print clearly.

 Email:_______________________________________

 Home Address:__________________________________

PGSE&T Student Application: Summer 2015

PART IV: Parent/Guardian’s Statement and Signature

• I have reviewed the information on this form and give my permission for my child to proceed with the application procedures. I authorize my child’s school and its employees to release any information necessary for this application.

• I understand that the application becomes the property of the Pennsylvania Governor's School for Engineering and Technology (PGSE&T) and cannot be returned. I am aware that the PGSE&T and the PDE cannot respond to requests for individual assessments or appeals.

PARENT/GUARDIAN’S SIGNATURE ____________________________ DATE______________

Application must be postmarked no later than

JANUARY 16, 2015

Our mailing address is: Alyssa K. Clapp, Administrative Director

Pennsylvania Governor’s School for Engineering and Technology Lehigh University, Iacocca Institute

2015 PGSE&T Science Teacher Reference

Applicant’s Name ____________________________ Counselor________________________

High School

__________________________ Current Grade Level_______________

Name of Teacher __________________________ Subject___________________________

PROCEDURES

1. WHO MAY COMPLETE THIS FORM: A teacher in any course considered “science” who had the applicant in class or as an advisee, may complete this form. The choice of the reference is the applicant’s. The applicant need not be studying with the reference at present; however, the student should be careful to choose someone who can best and most completely answer all questions on Parts I-IV. Parents or legal guardians may not complete forms for their children. Homeschoolers should call the PGSE&T Program Office at (610) 758-6723 for advice on references.

2. BOTH SIDES OF THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FROM PARTS I THROUGH IV. Using the criteria below, and on page 7, please evaluate the applicant in detail. The PGSE&T program is seeking evidence of mature and conscientious study; a commitment to examining complex issues related to the sciences,

engineering and technology; the ability to apply analytical processes, research and technology; and the flexibility to work both independently and in cooperation with culturally diverse peers and adults.

3. This form must be signed and dated on page 7 in part IV.

4. Please complete this form and return it immediately to the applicant/Guidance Counselor as indicated by the applicant in a sealed/signed envelope. The application is due to Lehigh University postmarked by JANUARY 16, 2015

5. Further applications can be downloaded from

www.lehigh.edu/pgset

Part I

For each item below, please assess the applicant by assigning one of the following values:

A = Exceptional B = Above Average C = Average D = Below Average

E = No Opportunity to Observe

____analytical ability

____reaction to and use of criticism

____initiative and independence

____industry and energy level

____written communication skills

____ability to do research

____oral expression

____leadership activities

____creativity

____organizational skills

____flexibility

____tolerance of others

____ability to work in a team

Part II

How does the applicant compare in overall promise with other students with whom you have had

contact in the last three years? Please check one statement below:

 Among the very best I have known

 Very good, but not the very best

 Average

 Below average

PGSE&T Student Application: Summer 2015 Science Teacher Recommendation

PART III: Summary Comments

Please write a statement about this applicant’s strengths and weaknesses, explaining why you rated

the applicant as you did in Parts I and II. Please cite examples of outstanding contributions,

achievements or challenges. Your response is important and will assist the selection committee in

understanding if this student is ready for a sustained, intensive living/learning experience.

You may use the space below or staple a letter to this form. Please check here if you are attaching

a letter .

PART IV: Recommendation

Please check one selection below to indicate your recommendation for the applicant for the

Pennsylvania Governor’s School for Engineering and Technology.

 Highly recommended  Recommended  Recommended with reservations

 Not recommended

2015 PGSE&T Mathematics

Teacher Reference

Applicant’s Name __________________________ Counselor________________________

High School

__________________________ Current Grade Level______________

Name of Teacher __________________________ Subject__________________________

PROCEDURES

1. WHO MAY COMPLETE THIS FORM: A teacher in any subject considered "mathematics," including statistics and computer science, who has had the applicant in class or as an advisee, may complete this form. The choice of the reference is the applicant’s. The applicant need not be studying with the reference at present; however, the student should be careful to choose someone who can best and most completely answer all questions of Parts I-IV. Parents or legal guardians may not complete forms for their children.Homeschoolers should call the PGSE&T Program Office at (610) 758-6723 for advice on references.

2. BOTH SIDES OF THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FROM PARTS I THROUGH IV. Using the criteria below, and on page 9 please evaluate the applicant in detail. The PGSE&T selection committee is seeking evidence of mature and conscientious study; a commitment to examining complex issues related to mathematics, engineering and technology; the ability to apply analytical processes, research and technology; and the flexibility to work both independently and in cooperation with culturally diverse peers and adults.

3. This form must be signed and dated on page 9 in Part IV.

4. Please complete this form and return it immediately to the applicant/Guidance counselor as indicated by the applicant in a signed/sealed envelope. The application is due to Lehigh University postmarked by January 16, 2015.

5. Further applications can be downloaded from www.lehigh.edu/pgset

Part I

For each item below, please assess the applicant by assigning one of the following values:

A = Exceptional B = Above Average C = Average D = Below Average

E = No Opportunity to Observe

____analytical ability

____reaction to and use of criticism

____initiative and independence

____industry and energy level

____written communication skills

____ability to do research

____oral expression

____leadership activities

____organizational skills

____flexibility

____creativity

____tolerance of others

____ability to work in a team

Part II

How does the applicant compare in overall promise with other students with whom you have had

contact in the last three years? Please check one statement below:

 Among the very best I have known

 Very good, but not the very best

 Average

 Below average

PGSE&T Student Application: Summer 2015 Mathematics Teacher Reference Form

PART III: Summary Comments

Please write a statement about this applicant’s strengths and weaknesses, explaining why you rated

the applicant as you did in Parts I and II. Please cite examples of outstanding contributions,

achievements or challenges. Your response is important and will assist the selection committee in

understanding if this student is ready for a sustained, intensive living/learning experience.

You may use the space below or staple a letter to this form. Please check here if you are attaching

a letter .

PART IV: Recommendation

Please check one selection below to indicate your recommendation for the applicant for the

Pennsylvania Governor’s School for Engineering and Technology.

 Highly recommended  Recommended  Recommended with reservations

 Not recommended

Signature _____________________________________________________ Date_____________

Email Address______________________________________________ (please print clearly)

How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? __________________________

2015 PGSE&T Counselor Recommendation Form

Applicant’s Name: ________________________________ Intermediate Unit: ___________________________ High School: _____________________________________ Applicant’s Current Grade Level: _____________ Counselor Name: _________________________________ Office Telephone: __________________________ School Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ Science Teacher Reference: _______________________________ Math Teacher Reference: __________________________

INFORMATION: (610) 758-6723 (Monday thru Friday), except holidays.

PART I: Procedures Checklist

 Required: This applicant must be a current junior. No other grade levels are eligible.

 Required: Complete pages 10 and 11 of this form, Parts II – VIII, filling in all information requested in Parts IV and V, even if it appears on the transcript. Application missing information may be disqualified for incompleteness.  Required: Attach the applicant’s TRANSCRIPT and current grades as requested in Part III.

 Optional but recommended: Attach a LETTER, if you wish, in response to Part VII. Otherwise write in space provided.

The application is postmarked due

January 16,

2015. The Guidance Counselor is responsible for

gathering all recommendations and mailing application to Lehigh University. Further applications can be downloaded from www.lehigh.edu/pgset.

 Required

: The applicant returns to you the completed PERSONAL DATA FORM with 3 REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: 2 narrative statements and an extracurricular resume. You are encouraged to set a “pre” deadline by which the applicant returns this material to you.

 Required: Teachers selected as references by the student complete the SCIENCE TEACHER REFERENCE and the MATHEMATICS TEACHER REFERENCE and return them directly to you. You are encouraged to establish a “pre” deadline for the return of the Reference Forms.

 Optional but strongly recommended: The counselor or the applicant may enclose (DO NOT STAPLE) a SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED POSTCARD (NOT AN EMPTY ENVELOPE) for acknowledgment of the receipt of the application packet.

 ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: STAPLE the completed application parts in the following order (Personal Data Form on TOP, Counselor Recommendation and Transcript on BOTTOM). Please do not attach extra references or material not requested in the application.

€Required: PGSE&T Personal Data Form (PERSONAL DATA FORM MUST BE ON TOP OF THE APPLICATION).

€Required: Required Attachments to the Personal Data Form: 2 narrative statement and 1extracurricular resume.

€Required: 1 PGSE&T Science Teacher Reference Form. (Teacher letter must NOT be inside a separate envelope.)

€Required: 1 PGSE&T Mathematics Teacher Reference Form. (Teacher letter must NOT be inside a separate envelope.)

€Required: PGSE&T Counselor Recommendation (this form, completed).

€Optional but highly recommended: Your separate letter of recommendation for this applicant. €Required: The Applicant’s Transcript and Current Report Card.

PART II: Deadline Notice and Submission Address

SEND APPLICATION TO: Pennsylvania Governor’s School

for Engineering and Technology

c/o Alyssa Clapp, Administrative Director Lehigh University, Iacocca Institute 111 Research Drive

Bethlehem, PA 18015-4723

 POSTMARK DEADLINE: January 16, 2015. The complete application must be postmarked by January 16, 2015. Applications postmarked after January 16, 2015, will be DISQUALIFIED. Faxed transmissions will not be accepted.

PGSE&T Student Application: Summer 2015

PART IV: Attendance Record



Number of absences in the last full academic year: ________

IMPORTANT: If the number exceeds 10, please state reason(s) and whether the number has remained high

this year.



Number of tardies in the last full academic year: _________

IMPORTANT: If the number exceeds 5, please state reason(s) and whether the pattern of tardiness has

changed in the current year.

PART V: Academic Scores and Standing



Please complete the following information as thoroughly as possible, even if it appears on the transcript. If there are no PSAT or SAT scores to report, please explain why:

Class rank, if available _______ Class size _______ Grade Point Average _______ Scale _______ Test Scores: PSATs: Verbal/Critical Reading______ Writing______ Math______

Date___________

SATs: Verbal/Critical Reading______ Writing______ Math______ Date___________

Other Tests (Please define acronyms ):

Date_________ Test _______________________________________________________ Date_________ Test _______________________________________________________ Date_________ Test _______________________________________________________

PART VI: Counselor’s Recommendation

Please check one selection below to indicate your recommendation for the applicant for the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for Engineering and Technology:

 Highly recommended  Recommended  Recommended with reservations  Not recommended

PART VII: Counselor’s Statement

Please comment on the applicant’s special qualities, challenges or problems of which the selection committee should be aware. You may attach a letter if necessary or use this space. Check this box if attaching a letter

.

PART VIII: Counselor’s Signature

Signature

_________________________________________

Date_______________________

Email address _______________________________Office Number___________________

The Pennsylvania Governor's School for Engineering and Technology

Academic Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Pennsylvania Governor’s School for Engineering and Technology (PGSE&T) is a four week summer residential program of intensive classroom study and research for exceptionally talented, rising high school seniors. Hosted by the Lehigh University P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science, the PGSE&T provides enrichment experiences in the fields of engineering and technology. A major goal of the program is to encourage young talent to pursue careers in these areas and other STEM disciplines, thereby fostering global competitiveness in engineering and technology and other STEM disciplines, for both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and for the nation. The core of the program is a cooperative living and learning environment, in which participants are encouraged to work in teams, to solve complex problems, both in the classroom and in the laboratory, using the sophisticated technology and facilities available at Lehigh University.

WHO MAY APPLY

Academically talented high school students who are current juniors at the time of the application deadline may apply to the Pennsylvania Governor's School for Engineering and Technology. Applicants are expected to demonstrate academic achievement, sustained interest in the sciences and mathematics, and a record of pursuing this interest in activities beyond the classroom.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The application consists of four parts. The applicant must complete the Personal Data Form, attaching essays and an extracurricular resume. Two teachers – a science teacher and a mathematics teacher – each must complete a reference form. The applicant's guidance counselor must complete a

recommendation form, attaching the transcript and current grades, attendance record and, if available, test scores and class standing. (Homeschoolers should contact the PGSE&T Office for instructions on who may complete the forms.)

From the pool of qualified applicants, 50 participants will be chosen from across the state. The competition is very intense. A selection panel comprised of PGSE&T administration and Lehigh University faculty convenes to read the applications. All parts of the application are taken into account, with emphasis placed on the student's written expression and ideas conveyed through the essays, as well as the transcript. The teacher and counselor forms are read for evidence of the student's daily work habits, attitudes, curiosity, independence and reliability.

COSTS AND COMMITMENT

The PGSE&T Scholarship covers tuition, room, board, instructional materials and program activities for all participants. Families are responsible for transportation to and from the program, pocket money, a residential life deposit that is refunded if all conditions are met, and for damages not covered by the deposit. Students must remain in residence for the full program, including weekends. They must arrive promptly for all classes and activities. There is some unscheduled time nearly every day for personal use, but the Governor’s School cannot provide special facilities or alter schedules for formal athletic training, intensive music study or other commitments unrelated to the program.

CORE COURSES

To keep pace with the rapid changes in professional technologic inquiry, PGSE&T Grand Challenges may change from year to year. The courses and research opportunities listed below provide a general picture of the experiences students can expect. Core Courses (taken by all students in the program) will be based on the following Grand Challenges for Engineering and focus on the following themes:

• Energy

• Health care / Bioengineering • Cyber-Security, • Transportation/Infrastructure • Environment/Sustainability • Manufacturing/Additive Manufacturing • Personal Electronics • 3-D Printing • Nano-technology • Military Technology

These core courses will also cover fundamentals from each of Lehigh’s seven engineering departments including: Industrial and Systems Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering,

PGSE&T Student Application: Summer 2015 GUEST LECTURES

The program will include a focus on the Grand Challenges of Engineering as listed above by including guest lectures, given by specialists in the STEM-related fields.

LABORATORY RESEARCH AND PROJECTS

Each team (five members per team) will have 1 project during the course of this program. A poster,

presentation, and paper will be required for the project. The projects will span the Grand Challenges and the STEM fields, with emphasis on engineering and technology. The intellectual idea behind each project will be approved by a member of the faculty, but student participants will be given considerable freedom to plan and execute the project.

STUDENT LIFE

Students will be housed in Lehigh University dormitories and eat in the university cafeteria and local restaurants during the program. To support the goal of students living in and creating a community of learners, an extensive plan for programming within the residence halls is in place. Residence Life staff (Ratio of one staff member for 5 students) offer a variety of social, cultural and recreational programs and activities to take place in the evenings and during the weekends, to support the Engineering and Technology curriculum and to encourage interaction among the participants.

The live-in staff includes a residence life coordinator and 9 student mentors. Students and staff are housed in residence halls on Lehigh’s campus with social activities held in the common areas of each hall.

Members of the opposite sex are not allowed in the sleeping room areas of either hall at any time, with the exception of the student mentors. The residence halls are traditional-style dormitories, with common areas and common bathroom.

FACULTY AND FACILITIES

Picture yourself on a beautifully wooded campus spanning 2,358 acres, one of the largest private campuses in the country. More than 6,900 students call this hillside university "home." With four distinguished

colleges, Lehigh strikes the perfect balance: It's an internationally recognized research university that has the atmosphere of a small college. PGSE&T faculty are recruited mostly from Lehigh University, but may include educational leaders from other institutions. Lehigh University is an urban campus.

Application must be postmarked no later than

January 16, 2015

Our mailing address is:

Alyssa K. Clapp, Administrative Director

Pennsylvania Governor’s School for Engineering and Technology

Lehigh University, Iacocca Institute

A Typical Daily Schedule

Weekdays

7:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Course work 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30 - 5:00 p.m. Lab sessions / team project work 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Dinner

6:30 – 10:00 p.m. Project work, homework, special events, or free time

Weekends

Saturdays: Mornings & afternoons: project work, homework, special events; Evenings: planned

program activities or free time.