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General CEW information:

What is CEW?

CEW (Careers in Engineering for Women) is a weeklong summer camp for middle school girls designed to increase the representation of women in engineering and technical fields. It will be held in early June 2009 , on the University of Texas at Austin campus. CEW is an outreach program currently organized and directed by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at the University of Texas at Austin. In 2005, CEW was awarded the Building the Future Award from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Click here for more general information about CEW.

The purposes of CEW are:

• To encourage middle school girls to develop an interest in math, science and engineering through hands-on experiences
• To introduce middle school girls to engineering career options
• To promote an ongoing support and learning network for middle school girls to pursue their interest in math, science and engineering

Is CEW any fun?

You bet! During CEW, you will be part of a team and will learn an engineering problem solving method to compete in a project design contest. A volunteer engineer will be assigned to each team to serve in an advising capacity and female UT engineering students will serve as CEW counselors. You will live in a dorm near the University of Texas at Austin campus, one of the best engineering schools in the nation.

You also will learn about a variety of engineering careers and will go on tours of UT labs and meet many outstanding engineering professionals and college faculty.

Is CEW worth it?

Read what some CEW alums had to say:

"CEW was by far the best thing I've ever done. It gave me a whole new outlook on what I want to be when I grow up." CEW '05 alum

"After CEW, I set higher goals for myself. I have become a more diligent student." CEW '92 alum

"I love math and CEW made me love it more!" CEW '95 alum

"CEW gave me a goal for my life. I want to be an engineer!" CEW '98 alum

"I loved CEW! I wish I could do it again!" CEW '99 alum

Who Can Apply to CEW?

CEW targets girls currently in the 6th or 7th grade who have an interest in math, science and engineering! To be considered, applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Students must be in the 6th or 7th grade at the time of application
• Former CEW participants may not apply

Forty students will be selected based on the information in the application packet consisting of the following: the application form; a copy of the student's report card; a sealed letter of recommendation from a math, science, or computer teacher, or school counselor; a photo of the applicant; and an essay. The application form is available to print on this website.

How Much Does CEW Cost?

CEW costs $25 plus travel to and from the University.

Due to gracious funding from our sponsors, CEW can be offered that this very affordable price.  Scholarships will be available to accepted applicants with financial need.

Where will we be staying during CEW?

Each student will share a room with another CEW participant in a residence hall near UT-Austin. Meals will be provided in the dormitory. CEW students will be supervised throughout the program by Program Assistants (camp counselors) who will reside in the dorm with the participants.

Where can I get an application?

Please click here for the application. The application deadline has been extended to February 14, 2009.