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Overview

Stanford’s Summer Engineering Academy was established in 1998 with the goal of attracting a diverse student body to the School of Engineering. We especially want to encourage women and minority students to apply to this rigorous introduction to our engineering, math, and physical sciences programs. The four-week, on-campus academy is free to admitted SSEA students and runs from Sunday, August 3, 2008 to Friday, August 29, 2008. It consists of an intensive schedule of classes and activities and has room for up to 40 incoming, accepted freshmen. The online application is available below. The deadline is Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 5 p.m.

This program is for Newly Admitted Stanford Freshmen.

In SSEA, you can prepare for success:

  • Get familiar with the academic principles required for success in the engineering, math and physical sciences majors
  • Explore the campus and its many resources
  • Build a network of friends and faculty as you live on campus for one month
  • Plan your four years at Stanford

SSEA presents a preview of what the Stanford School of Engineering offers:

  • An overview of the SoE major programs to help inspire and define academic choices
  • Exposure to engineering courses prior to your freshman year

The SSEA Program

The four-week SSEA program will cover biomechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, management science and engineering, materials science and engineering, and mechanical engineering, as well as math and physics. Click here to see sample Day in the Life Accounts and Favorite SSEA Memories from past SSEA participants.

The program provides:

  • An overview of the engineering departments and degree programs from Stanford faculty
  • An opportunity to get to know the campus and fellow students before the start of fall quarter
  • Room and board in a Stanford dorm for one month
  • Hands-on work in engineering and science, including lab projects and field trips
  • An individual counseling session to plan your four-year curriculum
  • An orientation to the many resources and programs offered at Stanford, such as the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and Accelerated Calculus for Engineers (ACE)

The curriculum:

  • SSEA has both a morning and an afternoon session. The morning sessions cover a different engineering or science topic each day. The afternoon sessions consist of math, computer science, and a learning strategy class covering a wide-range of subjects. Laboratory projects are included.
  • Attendance in class is mandatory approximately 7 hours each day.
  • Team learning is taught and encouraged, and groups may work together to complete the daily assignments.
  • Educational field trips to San Francisco and other Bay Area sites take place every Saturday — attendance is mandatory.
  • Individual counseling appointments with Dr. Lozano and staff advising sessions are scheduled throughout the four weeks.
  • Sundays and most evenings are free time to explore our excellent campus recreational facilities, etc.
  • Dorm activities will occur throughout the month (for example, Karaoke nights and Ping Pong tournaments).

Apply to SSEA

Interested? Fill out the online application that will be automatically submitted after completion to Marta Espinoza. The deadline is Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 5 p.m.

Questions

Inquiries regarding the program may be directed to Ms. Marta Espinoza, Programs Coordinator, at 650.725.2530, by email at mespin@stanford.edu, or in Terman 203.

Inquiries regarding advising may be directed to Dr. Noe Lozano, Associate Dean of Student & Diversity Affairs and Program Director, at 650.723.9107, by email noe@stanford.edu, or in Terman 202.