Careers in Engineering for Women (CEW) 2009 Summer Program Application
Sunday, June 7 - Saturday, June 13, 2009
at The University of Texas at Austin Mail (do not fax) the completed application, postmarked no later than February 14, 2009 to: Society of Women Engineers, The University of Texas at Austin ECJ 1.228 Austin, TX 78712-1080 Please print in blue or black ink or type! Name __________________________________________________________________________ Name for Nametag _______________________ Email ____________________________________ Home Mailing Address ______________________________________________________________ City___________________ State_____ Zip __________ Home Phone (____)_________________ Current Grade (circle one): 6th 7th Adult T-Shirt Size (circle one): S M L XL Birth Date __________________________ Parent/Guardian Name___________________________Work or Cell Phone (____)_______________
*** Please send this in with your application. ***
School Name __________________________ School Address ______________________________ City ___________________ State _____ Zip __________ School Phone (____)_______________ Race/Ethnicity (optional - please circle one or more that apply to you): African American Asian Caucasian Hispanic Native American Other Have you attended a CEW program in the past? (please circle one): Yes No - If Yes, you are not eligible to attend again. In order to be considered for CEW, please submit the following in one complete packet: - This application form - A copy of your most recent report card (2008-2009 school year) - A letter of recommendation from a math, science, or computer teacher, or a school counselor (see below) - Your essay (see below) - A Photo of Yourself - A Self-Addressed Stamped (9-1/2” x 4-1/8”) Envelope *******Be sure to put your name on each page!******* Teacher or School Counselor Recommendation: (include with this application) The recommendation letter must be sealed in an envelope and signed on the seal. Ask your teacher or counselor to address the following topics in his/her letter: - Student’s academic standing - Student’s ability to work with other classmates - Student’s maturity & classroom behavior - Why CEW would be a good experience for the student Student Essay Question: Describe a non-living object with moving parts that you think needs improving. Think of improvements you could make so that it will work better. Write one page (in your own handwriting) that addresses the following four topics: 1. Description of the object 2. Description of how it currently works or moves 3. Description of what needs improving AND why 4. Description of what improvements you would make so that it will work better Required Signatures: Applicant Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ____________ Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ____________ Note: This application may be downloaded from: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/swe/CEW.htm For more information, call (512) 471-3657 or email cew@engr.utexas.edu.