Each year, the Donaghey College of STEM conducts summer programs in order to increase capacity in the STEM pipeline. Our programs are supported through partnerships with business or government partners and our programs are free to students. Each program focuses on specific STEM based subject areas and attempts to provide students with a unique opportunity to be exposed to various STEM career options. Participants have the option to commute or reside on campus (at no charge) during the program.
2024 Camps
Engineering Scholars Program (June 16 – 22, 2024)
What? The objective of the Engineering Scholars Program is to increase the number of students entering engineering programs in Arkansas through exposure to hands-on engineering projects, plant trips, and interaction with industry engineers. In addition, the one-week residential summer program includes counseling and advising sessions to assist students in preparing for college. The exposure to engineering and counseling and advising sessions will help high school students make informed choices on appropriate course work during their high school years for pursuing future careers in engineering. The program features academic and lab sessions on various engineering disciplines, including robotics. The program also features counseling and advising sessions to assist students in preparing for college.
Who? Current 8th-11th graders interested in engineering.
How? The application for the 2024 program can be downloaded here.
For your application to be marked as complete and considered for the program, we will
need the following documents mailed or scanned and emailed to our office:
- A completed 2024 Summer Outreach Application can be download here.
- Statement or letter of support from your math, science, engineering, or computer science teacher
- A 250-word statement about your professional interest
- A copy of your official transcript from your school
- ACT or SAT test scores (if applicable)
You can mail your application documents to or email complete package to: axghosh@ualr.edu
Engineering Scholars Program
UA Little Rock, Attn: Dr. Ghosh (EIT 628)
2801 South University Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72204
When? This year’s session of the Engineering Scholars Program will be: June 16 – 22, 2024
All application materials must be postmarked by May 15, 2024.
For more information, please contact Dr. A. Ghosh at 501-916-5197 or email axghosh@ualr.edu.
Windstream Girls CODE (Jul 22- Jul 26 – day camp only (commuter))
What? The objective of this outreach initiative is to motivate academically prepared students to enter the fields of computer science, information science, or web design. This one-week residential camp is for rising 7th and 8th grade students. In addition to hands-on instruction, students will attend seminars and plant trips featuring female professionals to learn more about opportunities available for students in computer and information science. Program attendees will develop an understanding of, and learn methods to, overcome obstacles and difficulties faced by women (with whom they may work with in the future) in a male-dominated occupation. The program will also include counseling and advising sessions to assist students in preparing for college.
Who? Current 7th & 8th graders (males and females)
How? The application for the 2024 program can be downloaded here.
For your application to be marked as complete and considered for the program, we will
need the following documents mailed or scanned and emailed to our office:
- A completed 2024 Summer Outreach Application
- A 250-word statement about your professional interest
- A copy of your official transcript from your school
You can mail your application documents to or email complete package to: axghosh@ualr.edu
Windstream Girls CODE
UA Little Rock
2801 South University Ave., Attn: Dr. Ghosh (EIT 628)
Little Rock, AR 72204
When? This year’s Windstream Girls CODE program will be Jul 22- Jul 26 (cay camp only) and all application materials must be postmarked by May 15, 2024. Or email complete package to: axghosh@ualr.edu
For more information, please contact Dr. A. Ghosh at 501-916-5197 or email axghosh@ualr.edu.
