Maine Summer Transportation Institute July 11–22
The University of Maine College of Engineering is hosting the Maine Summer Transportation Institute from July 11–22.
More than 20 middle school students from the Greater Bangor area are attending the institute, which is supported by a grant from the Federal Highway Administration.
The program is designed to introduce students at an early age to jobs and careers available in engineering and Maine’s transportation industry.
The institute will run daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students will participate in field trips; leadership and team-building activities; and age-appropriate engineering workshops with hands-on laboratory experiences related to transportation mode, safety and products, biofuels, wind energy, construction materials and more.
The majority of the activities will take place at the Foster Center for Student Innovation, engineering labs and various off-campus locations. Students also will participate in recreational activities at the New Balance Student Recreation Center.
More information is available online or by contacting Sheila Pendse at sheila.pendse@maine.edu, 581.2225.