This free, non-residential program offers a unique opportunity for high school girls to gain hands-on engineering experience, interact with faculty, and visit corporate partners, all while earning a stipend upon successful completion.
The UIC Women in Engineering Summer Program (WIESP) is a free, three-week non-residential program designed for high school girls to delve into the world of engineering. Participants will engage in hands-on projects, interact with UIC faculty and students, and visit corporate partners to gain real-world insights into the engineering profession. The program focuses on Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, providing a beginner-friendly environment where no prior engineering experience is required. Students will build, design, and experiment, fostering creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. The program aims to empower and encourage female high school students to pursue an education in engineering by providing technical materials, challenging projects, and inspiring guest speakers. Upon successful completion, participants will also earn a stipend.
A typical day involves hands-on projects and challenges designed by UIC faculty and instructors, exploring different engineering disciplines, and potentially interacting with corporate partners or guest speakers.
The ideal student is a high school girl in 11th or 12th grade by Fall 2026 with an affinity for math and/or science, a GPA of 3.2 or higher, and grades of As and Bs in math and science classes, who is interested in exploring engineering in a supportive environment.
University of Illinois Chicago, 1200 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607
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