MSU's McCoy School of Engineering to host free summer camp
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Middle school and high school students interested in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math have an excellent opportunity for a summer camp.
Midwestern State University's McCoy School of Engineering will host the Young Engineers Summer (YES) Day Camp, a free, week-long summer camp focused on bringing STEM fields to life, from June 23 to 27.
Thanks to a grant from Howmet Aerospace Foundation, this camp is of no cost to students, and they will also receive a tour of the Wichita Falls Howmet Aerospace Company.
Along with site visits and social activities, attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops, including the MSU Texas Formula SAE, which showcases their new car design, as well as other workshops focused on mechanical and electrical engineering.
Spaces are limited. Applicants must fill out an online application by Tuesday, June 17.
Hours are 7:30 a.m. until roughly 5:30 p.m., and attendees will need transportation to and from camp each day. Lunch will be provided. For more information, visit the YES camp webpage, email Christina Miller, or call 940-397-4286.
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