Programs for Middle/High School Students
The WIE Program hosts opportunities for middle and high school students to be inspired and explore engineering as a potential career. Our programs are open to all students.
Academic Year Programs
WIE are Makers- Paper Circuits
Experience Maryland Engineering and light up your creativity with WIE are Makers! This workshop for 7th-12th graders, guided by current Maryland Engineering students, introduces participants to simple and parallel circuits as they create light up works of art with paper circuits.
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 (1:30 - 3:00 PM ET)
Location: University of Maryland College Park campus
Cost: $25 per person (Financial assistance is available. Email wie@umd.edu for information.)
Registration has closed.
WIE are Makers - Robot Cars
Experience Maryland Engineering with WIE are Makers! This workshop for 7th - 12th graders, guided by current Maryland Engineering and IEEE@UMD students, introduces participants to microcontrollers and Arduino as you program a Keyestudio robotic car to complete a challenge.
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 (1-4 PM ET)
Location: University of Maryland College Park campus
Cost: $10 per person (Financial assistance is available. Email wie@umd.edu for information.)
Location: University of Maryland College Park campus
Cost: $10 per person (Financial assistance is available. Email wie@umd.edu for information.)
Registration has closed.
Summer Programs
WIE Change the World! An Introduction to Maryland Engineering
The WIE Change the World summer program is for rising 11th and 12th graders who are considering majoring in engineering. This week-long, residential program introduces participants to campus life and the various engineering departments and majors at the University of Maryland through engaging lectures, hands-on activities, team challenges, and conversations with faculty, staff, and students in the Clark School of Engineering.
WIE Change the World! An Introduction to Maryland EngineeringWIE Aspire! Explore Engineering
The WIE Aspire summer program is for rising 9th and 10th graders who are interested in exploring engineering. This week-long, commuter program introduces participants to the field of engineering through hands-on projects, engineering lab and facilities tours, and conversations with faculty, staff, and students in the Clark School of Engineering.
WIE Aspire! Explore EngineeringWIE RISE! An Introduction to Engineering Research (Virtual)
The WIE RISE virtual summer program for rising 9th - 12th graders provides an introduction to engineering through the field of research. Students will explore different engineering disciplines each day of the week as they learn about various engineering research labs at the University of Maryland as well as engage in at-home friendly experiments.
WIE RISE! An Introduction to Engineering ResearchContact Information
Jen Kuntz
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