K-12 Education and Outreach

FORGES

Foundations of Outreach & Recruitment of Great Engineers & Scientists

• Upcoming program dates: June 23 – 27, 2025

CHARM hosts another summer HS program that is open to all local high school students who are generally interested in STEM. For 1 week, FORGES students will rotate through various science departments and industry partners at UD and participate in hands-on STEM activities. Participants will also tour various labs, observe demonstrations, and discuss career & academic paths with undergraduates, graduate, students and faculty.

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: July 7 – August 1, 2025

CHARM hosts a summer HS program that collaborates with two local non-profit organizations who works with underrepresented high school students, 🔗TeenSHARP and 🔗LYTE, to provide their 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 is 4 weeks long during the summer.

HighRise looks for students from TeenSHARP and LYTE who are already considering a future in STEM and would like a unique laboratory experience in an exciting interdisciplinary field.

Lending Library Kits for Teachers and Educators

The College of Engineering has assembled a selection of STEM kits over the years. Local teachers, librarians, general educators, and the UD community can borrow kits for up to 2 weeks for your curriculum and event needs!

Visit the COE Lending Library page for more information ➡