K-12 Education and Outreach
FORGES
Foundations for Outreach & Recruitment of Great Engineers & Scientists
>> Upcoming 2026 Summer Program Dates: TBD
CHARM hosts another summer HS program that is open to high school students who are generally interested in STEM. FORGES students will rotate through various STEM departments, and industry partners at UD participating in hands-on STEM activities.
FORGES looks for students who may be interested in STEM and are looking to gain experiences in a university laboratory setting during their summer break.
HighRise
Materials Lab Experiences for HS Students
>> Upcoming program dates: TBD
CHARM hosts a summer HS program that collaborates with local high schools to provide students with a different type of science experience in a laboratory setting. HighRise participants will dive into the field of Materials Science & Engineering by rotating through different lab groups within CHARM and participating in learning seminars and hands-on lab activities. The program looks for students who are already considering a future in STEM and would like a unique laboratory experience in an exciting interdisciplinary field.
