UVM/GIV Engineering Summer Institute June 28 - July 5, 2008

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Summary of the Program


three students at the robot competition The UVM/GIV Engineering Institute enrolls approximately 100 high school students, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors

In addition to typical camp fare, each student brings to the Institute tools for engineering and sand arch projects, and a water mister. During the week, students and staff help to relieve heat on campus with a water derby.

Students gain insight from special guest speakers and presentations like the perrenial favorite by IBM Engineer John Cohn, "Electrical Magic - frying pickles with electrical current".
Engineering Projects   Teams of students will work on one of four projects during the Institute: Renewable Energy Systems, robotics, aeronautical engineering, and Engineering Sustainability. Each student will submit an essay delineating the reason why they chose the project and how research in this area will impact our world. Recognition will be given for Sustainability, Benefit to Humanity, Cost Benefit Analysis, and Communications.

Poetry and Technocratic Oaths   Students are challenged to write about their experience at camp on their roles as engineers. Each student writes a Technocratic Oath, encompassing the vision that he or she has for the future: "I, __, with my knowledge of science, math and technology, will...". In addition, students are encouraged to write poetry - humorous or serious - based on their camp experience. As incentive, the program staff offers prizes for the best Oaths and Poems. Previous winners are posted in the archives.
2005 physics class

Off-Campus Tours for Specific Engineering Projects:

  • Renewable Energy Systems
    • NRG
    • Winooski Dam
    • McNeil Generating
    • Local Wood-heat System
  • Robotics
  • Aeronautical Engineering
    • Air Guard
    • Ethan Allen Firing Range
    • General Dynamics
  • Engineering Sustainability
    • Burlington City Market
    • UVM Davis Recycling Center
    • Chittenden Solid Waste District
    • Shaws
College Life   Students are housed in campus dorms, develop a first-hand awareness of the nature of campus life, and learn college survival strategies (in the form of a scavenger hunt).

Teacher Recognition Night   Students may honor inspirational teachers. Nominated teachers receive a letter of recognition and a framed certificate during Teacher Recognition Night. If you participate in the Institute, recognize a teacher! (See teacher recognition for more details.)