This is a FREE 4-day summer camp. Food and lodging provided. Students stay 3 nights on campus in college residence halls (students just must get here around 9am on June 12th - stay in dorms the 12th-14th). This camp is aimed at creating a fun and stimulating experience for current high school students in using computers to analyze data. You will learn some basic statistics and math topics. Have fun visualizing data and developing apps from an SDSU computer lab. Groups of students can pick a topic they find interesting to explore in a project.
Engage in statistics activities such as analyzing the claims of the number of chocolate chips in cookies. Learn how to write computer programs through examples. We will also explore campus, visit the Wellness Center (which has a climbing wall), and other fun activities. Led by SDSU professors and graduate students.
The goal of this program is to build understanding, interest, and enthusiasm for engineering and technology as a career. Activities are arranged to inspire young people to pursue careers that generate greater economic vitality and create a better quality of life.
Exploring robotics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Exploring food production and processing, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Exploring water quantity and quality, Agricultural and Biosystems and Civil Engineering
Exploring infrastructure creation and maintenance Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Concrete Industry Management
Exploring things that move, Mechanical Engineering
Are you a South Dakota high school student interested in learning more about engineering and transportation? Would you like to learn on the beautiful South Dakota State University campus through interactive, fun and hands-on activities? Do you want to explore opportunities in the transportation sector and consider it as a career? Then, the South Dakota State University’s National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) may be right for you! All selected students will receive scholarships to attend the NSTI! The scholarship will cover the cost of on-campus housing, food and workshops so the camp is free! During this one-week-long summer camp, you will be introduced to different aspects of transportation engineering, such as planning, materials, and transportation modes among other topics. You’ll also have an opportunity to participate in hands-on lab activities in workshops and learn from experts about the transportation sector and the problems transportation engineers solve.
Eligibility Criteria
Entering grades 8–12 (as of 2022–2023 school year) - Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (out of 4.0) - Completed algebra (or will be qualified to enroll in coming school term) - Interested in engineering, science, transportation or technology.
