Pathway Programs

For: All students grades 9-11
Dates: June 21 - 26, 2026

The Engineering Scholars Program (ESP) provides an opportunity for students to investigate careers in engineering and science. You will participate in engineering sessions, group projects, and special topic presentations with a diverse group of peers from all over the country and around the world. ESP provides a week-long look at engineering careers in areas like Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Robotics Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering. Students will:

• Explore engineering through hands-on, project based learning in two fields of their choice.
• Get inside info from role models working in engineering fields.
• Work in teams to tackle awesome group projects.
• Enjoy team competitions, develop critical interpersonal skills, and enjoy outdoor activities in Michigan's beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula.

**This application requires submission of Supplemental Documents.

 

For: All students grades 9-11
Dates: June 21 - 26, 2026

The Women in Engineering (WIE) provides an opportunity for students to investigate careers in engineering and science. You will participate in engineering sessions, group projects, and special topic presentations with a diverse group of peers from all over the country and around the world. WIE provides a week-long look at engineering careers in areas like Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Robotics Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering. Students will:

• Explore engineering through hands-on, project based learning in two fields of their choice.
• Get inside info from role models working in engineering fields.
• Work in teams to tackle awesome group projects.
• Enjoy team competitions, develop critical interpersonal skills, and enjoy outdoor activities in Michigan's beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula.

 All students may apply; the focus of the program is on advancing young women in engineering careers. 

**This application requires submission of Supplemental Documents.

For: All students grades 9-11

Dates: June 21 - 26, 2026

This program is available at no cost thanks to sponsorship from our partners.

Railroads, the high tech and environmentally sensitive transportation mode! Don't believe us? Come and learn why railroads remain the most energy-efficient transportation mode and what forms modern railroad track, equipment, and communications/control systems might take. Learn how rail compares with other modes and leads the charge in reducing transportation greenhouse gas emissions! Find out how it all works through engaging sessions, hands-on activities, and plenty of field visits to railroad facilities.

 

**This application requires submission of Supplemental Documents.

For: All students grades 9-11
Dates: June 14 - 19, 2026

This program has 10 seats sponsored in full thanks to sponsorship by Atwell LLC

Love being outdoors and solving real-world problems? In this field-based program, you’ll explore how engineers use advanced tools—from drones and GPS to high-tech surveying instruments—to map wetlands, forests, and coastlines across the Keweenaw Peninsula. Along the way, you’ll collect and analyze data, create detailed maps, and see how geospatial engineering helps protect wildlife habitats, guide sustainable development, and shape the world around us. Build both your technical and problem-solving skills while discovering how engineering and environmental science come together in this growing field.

 

**This application requires submission of Supplemental Documents.

For: All students grades 9-11
Dates: Session 1 — June 21 - 26, 2026
   Session 2 — July 12 - 17, 2026

This program is available at no cost, including round trip transportation on the SYP Charter Bus thanks to sponsorship from the IACMI - METAL program.

Step into the fascinating world of metallurgy and metal manufacturing with Michigan Technological University’s Materials Science and Engineering Department! This hands-on, weeklong session supported by the IACMI Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) program, explores the art and science behind metal casting and forging. Designed for high school students enthusiastic about innovation and creation, this camp blends cutting-edge technology with the timeless art of metalworking. By the end of the week, you'll gain valuable skills in design, engineering, and metalworking, while walking away with a one-of-a-kind product, a unique experience, and unforgettable memories.

 

 

This program requires participants to verify that they have valid U.S. Citizenship.

 

**This application requires submission of Supplemental Documents.