What is it?
- Runs in conjunction with the Engineering Science Quest LIT Program and is free for self-identifying Black participants
- Engages high school students (finished grade 9 or higher as of July 2025) that have interest in volunteer experience with Engineering Outreach
- Builds leadership skills through group problem solving, insight into our program development and delivery, and first-hand experience working with children
- Includes attending two mandatory training sessions (Thursday, July 3rd and Friday, July 4th) and volunteer placement in a STEMpowered camp!
- Placement week is valid for completing volunteer service hours (approx. 40 hours)
- Option to sign up for multiple placement weeks if interested
*This program runs in-person and is not an overnight program.
2025 Details
- Application-based program; students must apply and be accepted into the program before registering
- Applications open December 20th and will remain open until February 21st
- Successful LIT applicants will receive offers via email during the week of April 7th. Successful applicants will have 72 hours to accept their offer and register for their placement sections. Please note a minimum of one placement week is required for registration, with the option of adding more as the summer progresses.
- The STEMpowered LIT Program is free for self-identifying Black participants; Includes volunteer t-shirt.
- Placement week(s) available in July and August 2025*; selected after you receive your acceptance (you will receive more details through an acceptance email)
- This program is not an overnight program
Application
Applicants must submit the STEMpowered Application Form (available below beginning December 20th) and receive an acceptance email before registering for the program.
The Application Form will gather basic contact information and will ask questions about your interest in the program and what you hope to learn by participating in the program.
Expectations
Engineering Outreach is committed to providing a positive and supportive environment for all participants of our summer programs. If an LIT's behavior becomes disruptive or inappropriate in the camp room, they will be removed from the program. Only the volunteer hours completed prior to the removal will be signed off on.