Galaxy Girls+

Galaxy Program is a 5-day program for current 8th and 9th-grade Michigan students. During the program, participants will become immersed in fundamental disciplines of Aerospace Engineering and space science at the nation’s oldest aerospace program. This program is run in partnership with the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP). The University of Michigan started the first collegiate aeronautics program in the United States in 1914. But it doesn’t stop there. Both our undergraduate and graduate programs rank in the Top 5 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. This program is open to students of all genders.

Eligibility	Price	Program Dates
Current 8th & 9th Grade Michigan Residents*	$50	July 14 to July 19, 2024

Curriculum Information

Galaxy Participants will be exposed to the fundamentals of Aerospace engineering and other engineering topics that are used by those in the aerospace industry. Applicable science and math concepts are taught as they relate to the student’s projects.

We have a curriculum that changes year-to-year based on scholar and instructor feedback. Each year scholars can anticipate engaging in challenging projects that are specifically designed to impart essential skills that lead to success in the Engineering field. Previous student projects included creating Mars Rover replicas and each student implemented unique modifications to solve real problems that aeronautics engineers face in their designs.

EO101

At Engineering OnRamp, we recognize that success in the College of Engineering depends on students having a wide array of skills that go beyond math and science knowledge. EO101 is a curriculum developed by our staff to discuss both hard and soft skills that are necessary for academic, social and personal success and persistence in a competitive institution of higher education, like the University of Michigan. Topics include persistence, self-advocacy, finance, college admissions, emotional well-being, and much more! Specific topics are chosen based on program content, grade level and are included in all of our programs.

Alumni, Faculty and Student Engagement

Throughout the program, students will get a taste of their potential future with Michigan Engineering. Panel discussions with current undergraduate students, lectures from Faculty about their research, and presentations by Michigan Engineering Alumni about their careers in their field are built into the programming.

Program Schedule

Programming will be held in person at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. Participants will live on campus in Bursley Hall. Students will spend half their day in the classroom with the EO instructional team, and half their day with student life advisors visiting labs, touring the campus, and experiencing all that the University has to offer!

*Scheduling and camp format is subject to change due to University Guidelines.

Health and Safety

We will follow the University of Michigan’s policies and guidance to support safe and healthy in-person experiences for students, faculty and staff.

*All Engineering OnRamp Participants must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents of the U.S.