K-12 Education and Outreach
FORGES
Foundations for Outreach & Recruitment of Great Engineers & Scientists
>> Upcoming program dates: TBD
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: 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 is 4 weeks long during the summer. 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.
