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ITE 2009
The primary goal of the Center for the Diversity in Engineering's Introduction to Engineering (ITE) program, established in 1987 as MITE, is to introduce
rising high school juniors and seniors to the theory and practice of engineering through lectures, labs, and exercises in engineering design, applied math, and basic science. Participants will also be introduced to various engineering disciplines through lectures and demonstrations.
Additionally, participants will receive an introduction to life as an undergradute engineering student at the University of Virginia. They will experience many aspects of University life in a supervised atomsphere, including living in residence halls, eating in dining halls around the grounds and interacting with fellow students from Virginia and all over the country.
The program includes daily participation in introductory engineering course work, seminars on college admissions and financial aid, demonstrations, experiments, and tours of departments and the University.
Who Can Attend?
The ITE program is open to rising high school seniors. Qualified rising juniors will also be considered as space permits. Applicants will be selected on the following criteria:
- Scholastic perfomance (minimum 3.0 GPA)
- Performance in college-preparatory courses in math and sciences
- Standardized test scores (e.g., PSAT, SAT and ACT)
- Previous enrollment in pre-engineering classes
- Interest in and motivation for attending ITE as expressed in applicant's 1-2 page essay
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ITE 2008 participants
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When is ITE?
ITE will be held from June 21 to June 26, 2009. Drop-off and pick-up instructions, including directions to Shea House Dorm, will be available by June 1st.
What's the Cost?
The program fee is $400, payable upon acceptance. Limited scholarship funds are available upon demonstrated need. Participants are also responsible for their transportation to and from ITE, and for incidental/personal spending funds.
Application and Selection Process
Please complete and mail the application to the Center for Diversity in Engineering by April 10, 2009.
ITE
P.O. Box 400255
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4255
Selected students will be notified by May 18, 2009.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding ITE, please contact the CDE at 434-924-0614 or by email to eng-cde@virginia.edu
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