»For Middle and High Schools and Students
The College of Engineering offers a number of programs to help introduce young people to engineering. See K-12 Programs on the college Web site.
In addition, student members of professional societies can provide limited outreach to local schools. For more information, contact Kathy Elkins.
Materials Camp
Materials Camp is a one-week workshop for high school students to experience many aspects of materials science and engineering, which has relevance in physical sciences, engineering and medicine. Learn more »
Contact: Anita Simmons at 206-221-7045 or anitas@u.washington.edu.
MSE High school Visitation program
Students from the Materials Science and Engineering program visit middle and high schools with an exciting 45-minute program that introduces materials to the students. Available with advanced planning only. Contact Prof. Brian Flinn.
EMTECH Materials Technology programs for teachers
Teachers in middle and high schools and in community colleges attend institute programs, workshops, and conferences to learn how to teach Materials Science and Materials Technology as a hands-on science. A full curriculum is presented which may be used as a stand-alone course or as supplements to existing courses in the physical sciences. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the EMTECH program is sponsored jointly with Edmonds Community College. Information is available from Dr. John Rustin, at Edmonds Community College.
Contact Us
Kathy Elkins
Academic Counselor
(206) 616-6581
Events for Middle and High School Students and Educators
The MSE department, College of Engineering, and UW offer programs to support science and engineering in middle and high schools. To learn about these programs, see: