South Dakota Mines to Host High School Chemical Engineering Summer Camp
South Dakota Mines will host its Chemical Engineering Institute summer camp for high school students (grades 9-12) from July 13-16. This four-day program offers hands-on activities, including making plastics, using chemical filtration, exploring sustainable energy, and creating biofuels. Designed to connect science and math with real-world problem-solving, the camp provides practical skills and insights into chemical engineering's everyday applications. Lunch is provided, culminating in a family reception.
South Dakota Mines is set to host an engaging Chemical Engineering Institute summer camp, specifically tailored for high school students in grades 9 through 12. Running from July 13th to 16th, the four-day program provides a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to the field of chemical engineering, operating daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the university campus. Students will have the opportunity to delve into the practical applications of chemical engineering, exploring how it seamlessly integrates science, mathematics, and critical real-world problem-solving skills.The curriculum is packed with diverse and interactive activities, designed to give participants a tangible understanding of the discipline. These include manufacturing plastics and polymers, employing filtration techniques for chemical separation, and gaining knowledge about various sustainable energy sources. A significant component of the camp involves practical work within the university’s Unit Operations Lab, where students will conduct experiments such as creating biofuels from biomass. The program aims to cultivate practical skills while vividly demonstrating chemical engineering's relevance in daily life. Lunch will be provided for all participants, and the camp concludes with a cookie reception for families on the final day at 1 p.m. Further registration details and information are available on the South Dakota Mines website.
