Resources for K–12 Students
17 records found.
- Academic Skills Development Workshop/College Access Program (CAP)
A three-week residential program for high-school students of color to develop their writing and problem-solving skills. Students explore college writing assignments and practice problem-solving skills using math and the sciences. During the weekends and evenings students have an opportunity to take advantage of the recreational and cultural activities on campus. In addition, they can find out about college applications, financial aid, academic requirements for college, and services available to university students.
Contact: (608) 262-7415
- Business PEOPLE Program
School-funded six-week program that draws participants from the general UW PEOPLE Program population during the summer between their junior and senior years. Program designed to acquaint potential UW-Madison students of color with course work and career opportunities in business, with special emphasis on core business areas of management, finance, accounting,and marketing. Program includes field trips to businesses where students can meet and observe managers and workers in the business environments. Students work in teams and prepare case evaluations on actual Wisconsin-based companies.
Contact: (608) 262-1186
- Camp Badger
These one-week residential programs give Wisconsin students the opportunity to learn about engineering and to see that studying science and math can lead to a great career. A diverse group of young people spend a week on campus learning about the many facets of engineering, including career possibilities in science and technology.
Contact: (608) 262-8219
- Engineering PEOPLE Program
The College of Engineering participates in the PEOPLE Program by offering workshops in summers one and two (one-week and three-weeks, respectively), offering students the opportunity to participate in their seven-week Engineering Summer Program in summer three, and mandatory participation in their seven-week Program for Individuals Preparing for Engineering (PIPEline) in summer four.
Contact: (608) 265-9042
- Engineering Summer Program (ESP)
ESP is a seven-week residential summer program for high school students of color and women. The program explores career opportunities and prepares students for college. Participants take college-preparatory courses in math, science and engineering. Classes are taught by UW-Madison professors and instructors. Campus facilities are used for instruction. While attending the program, you live in a residence hall on Lake Mendota. Your meals are provided. Program counselors will also live in the residence halls; they supervise students and provide academic and career counseling.
Contact: (608) 890-1119
- Engineering Tomorrow’s Careers (ETC) Camp
A week-long camp that stimulates girls interest in engineering and the sciences. Learn about the various fields of engineering and opportunities in those fields through a multitude of hands-on activities, including lectures, labs and social activities.
Contact: (608) 262-3387
- Expanding Your Horizons
Middle-school girls come to Expanding Your Horizons conferences to learn about the wide range of career options for women in science, engineering and math. Through hands-on workshops and visits to work places, they find out what it’s like to work in different careers. Student participants have a chance to interact with professional women who work in a variety of fields. They also have a chance to meet other girls who share their interests.
Contact: (608) 262-4932
- Information Technology Academy (ITA) Summer Technology Training Camp
Sponsored by UW-Madison’s Division of Information Technology and the PEOPLE program, ITA is for Madison-area African American, American Indian, Latino/Hispanic, Southeast Asian or low-income students interested in technology careers.
Contact: (608) 265-3145
- PEOPLE (Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence)
High School: The PEOPLE Program challenges motivated students by providing personal discovery, academic improvement and career exploration. The program is designed for U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are African American, American Indian, Asian American (with an emphasis on Southeast Asian American), Chicano/a, Puerto Rican, Latino/a and disadvantaged students with strong academic potential. Students must currently be in ninth grade in the Milwaukee, Racine or Waukesha public school districts; the Ho-Chunk, Menominee or Lac Courte Oreilles nations; or have completed the Middle School PEOPLE Program in the Madison Public School District.
Middle School: PEOPLE is a year-round learning adventure that challenges and stimulates students who are considering a college education. The six-year program for students in the Madison Metropolitan School District begins in the summer after sixth grade and continues until high-school graduation. Each PEOPLE student who qualifies for admission to UW-Madison and completes the Bridge-to-College Program during the summer after high-school graduation will be eligible to receive a tuition scholarship for up to five years. The Madison PEOPLE Program is for U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are African American, American Indian, Asian American, Chicano/a, Puerto Rican, Latino/a and disadvantaged students with strong academic potential currently in sixth grade in the Madison Metropolitan School District. Priority for admission will be given to students eligible for the free and reduced hot-lunch program.
Contact: (608) 262-7415
- PIPEline Summer Bridge Program
PIPEline is a summer program designed to help incoming freshmen make a successful transition from high school to college. Participants get a head start on their college career by taking classes in science, mathematics and technical writing. Students may receive up to 8 college credits for the summer. You also participate in the two-day Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) for new UW freshmen. Because of the busy seven-week schedule, PIPEline students may not hold a job during the summer program. Through social and cultural activities you — —meet other incoming first-year students —become acquainted with academic advisors —learn about campus resources and support services —receive engineering and science career information —network with enrolled UW-Madison students
Contact: (608) 265-9042
- POSSE Program
UW-Madison is a participant in the Posse Program. The Posse Foundation identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential, who may be overlooked by the traditional college slection process. The Foundation extends to these students the opportunity to pursue personal achievement and academic excellence by placing them in supportive, multi-cultural teams (posses’) of ten students.
Contact: (608) 263-4174
- School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) Research Apprentice Program (RAP)
This is a seven-week summer program designed to provide research experiences for a diverse group of high school students who are rising juniors and seniors from the Dane County area, and rising seniors from the PEOPLE Program. In addition to the research apprenticeship where students work with faculty and research scientists, students participate in academic enrichment activities that include (1) mathematics, computer science, and writing workshops; (2) field trips to medical and research centers, and museums; (3) career information from presentations by physicians, research scientists, as well as by graduate and medical school students; and (4) financial aid and college preparation workshops.
Contact: (608) 263-3713
- School of Pharmacy High School Discovery Day
The School of Pharmacy holds two Discovery Day programs each spring semester. One of these events is intended for college/university students or adults beyond high school age who are interested in our Doctor of Pharmacy and/or B.S. in Pharmacology and Toxicology degree programs. The other event is intended for high school students interested in these same degree programs.
Contact: (608) 262-3937
- Society of Women Engineers Day on Campus
Day on Campus is a program planned for female high-school seniors who have been accepted into the College of Engineering at UW-Madison. This program is a great opportunity to introduce young women and their parents to engineering and the university. It is usually held on a Friday and Saturday in mid-April. Those who wish to arrive on Friday night stay with a SWE member. Saturday morning activities include team projects, a campus tour and a class sit-in; afternoon activities include a panel discussion (with a freshman, graduate student, co- op/intern student and professor) and a small group discussion about the different disciplines within engineering. Day On Campus also helps to encourage women to get involved with SWE when they attend UW-Madison in the fall.
Contact: (608) 262-3387
- Summer Collegiate Experience (SCE)
SCE is a summer bridge program designed to help incoming first-year students make a successful transition from high school to college. SCE participants attend three classes during the Summer Session (mid June — mid August) and receive a total of 8 degree credit for both. The cost of tuition, books, and room and board in a residence hall is covered for all participants in the program. If you are planning on attending UW-Madison in the Fall as a first-year student, you are eligible to apply for the program. SCE is designed specifically for students of color and students from underrepresented groups (i.e. economically disadvantaged, first generation college student, etc.), regardless of their academic preparation of financial need. You can be in any other UW-Madison Program (Academic Advancement Program, Chancellor’s Scholars and Powers-Knapp Programs, TRIO, etc.) and participate in Summer Collegiate Experience. SCE helps students adjust to new environment and get a jump start on their college career.
Contact: (608) 262-6463
- Summer Science Institute (SSI)
In this seven-week residential program, students gain an understanding of biological research by designing and implementing a research project. Academic skill-development classes in life science communications, mathematics and data analysis, and information technology are integrated into the program. Enrollment priority: Minority, first-generation college attendees, or disadvantaged students, including those from rural Wisconsin who might lack access to similar programs.
Contact: (608) 263-4840
- Veterinary Medicine PEOPLE Program
The School works with the PEOPLE program to identify 2-5 students interested in veterinary medicine. These students are taught courses that pertain to veterinary medicine for half a day, and spend the other half in veterinary clinic. The students are taught by a current veterinary student for the 6 weeks of the program.
Contact: (608) 263-1579