{"id":8113,"date":"2024-04-01T13:13:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T21:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/pactrans\/?p=8113"},"modified":"2024-09-25T13:14:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T21:14:20","slug":"applications-now-open-for-washington-transportation-camp-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/pactrans\/applications-now-open-for-washington-transportation-camp-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Applications now open for Washington Transportation Camp 2024!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8115\" src=\"http:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/pactrans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WA-Transportation-Camp-Horizontal-Post-72dpi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/pactrans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WA-Transportation-Camp-Horizontal-Post-72dpi.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/pactrans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WA-Transportation-Camp-Horizontal-Post-72dpi-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/pactrans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WA-Transportation-Camp-Horizontal-Post-72dpi-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/pactrans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WA-Transportation-Camp-Horizontal-Post-72dpi-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/pactrans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WA-Transportation-Camp-Horizontal-Post-72dpi-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/pactrans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WA-Transportation-Camp-Horizontal-Post-72dpi-97x55.jpg 97w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you know a high school student itching for a STEM-packed summer adventure? Look no further!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Applications are now open for the summer <a href=\"https:\/\/watransportation.camp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2024 Washington Transportation Camp<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>WA Transportation Camp is a FREE one-week residential summer program covering transportation topics such as urban planning, traffic safety, supply chain logistics, and the cutting-edge realm of connected and autonomous vehicles. Students will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take field trips with professionals to transportation facilities like the Northwest Region Transportation Management Center to gain insight into their inner workings.<\/li>\n<li>Showcase their new-found knowledge in collaborative group projects.<\/li>\n<li>Make new friends and experience life on a college campus.<\/li>\n<li>Explore the potential for a future career in transportation\u2014whether it\u2019s in engineering, planning, or beyond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Washington Transportation Camp (formerly the PacTrans-WSDOT Summer High School Transportation Camp) aims to inspire and empower young minds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to pursue advanced degrees and careers in STEM-related fields associated with transportation. Through immersive experiences at prestigious institutions like Washington State University (WSU) and the University of Washington (UW), the program provides hands-on learning opportunities and fosters a supportive environment for students to explore their potential.<\/p>\n<p>This year, we are offering two summer sessions; applicants should choose the location and date that aligns best with their schedule:<\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\">\n<p class=\"uagb-ifb-title\"><strong>Washington State University<\/strong><br \/>\nPullman, WA &#8211; July 21-26, 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>University of Washington<\/strong><br \/>\nSeattle, WA &#8211; August 4-9, 2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The camps, sponsored by PacTrans and WSDOT, focus on reaching minority youth, young women, and disadvantaged individuals, the program aims to broaden participation and inspire students from diverse backgrounds to consider transportation-related vocations. By nurturing a STEM-capable workforce and emphasizing inclusivity, the program not only benefits individual participants but also contributes to the overall innovation and resilience of the transportation industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more and apply at <a href=\"https:\/\/watransportation.camp\/\">watransportation.camp<\/a>!<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Priority deadline is April 28, 2024.<br \/>\n<\/span>View the full <a href=\"http:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/pactrans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WA-Transportation-Camp-2024-Flyer.pdf\">WA Transportation Camp 2024 Flyer<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know a high school student itching for a STEM-packed summer adventure? Look no further! 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