The College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics stresses outreach as a means of building relationships with students interested in our profession, students enrolled in our program, potential employers, alumni, and friends of our college and the community at large. From student organizations to public service, our people lead with their hearts and brains, defining our nationally ranked programs in a way you might not expect. Our college, and the University as a whole, will also remain a passionate advocate and the champion for all those who want to learn.
Engineering Summer Camps
Girls in Engineering & Science Day Camp
Girls in Engineering & Science Day Camp is a three-day program designed for girls, entering 6th, 7th or 8th grades in the fall, to learn about engineering and science through hands-on experiments, demonstrations and conversations with College of Engineering & College of Science faculty and students. We seek to engage students' interest in engineering and science so that they may assume roles as the next generation of engineers. Sample projects and topics include hovercraft construction and race, robot designs and testing, energy & environmental science.
This camp fills up fast so early registration is highly recommended. Enrollment is limited to 40 participants. Scholarships may be available.
Residential College
The College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics (CoECTM) Residential College is the foundation of our living-learning community (LLC). Freshmen students are required to live on campus in our designated CoECTM - only residence facilities. Students who live in an LLC often have higher GPA’s.
Student Feedback for the ERC:
“I know the ERC has helped me confirm that I do want to be an engineer and this is what I want to do for the rest of my life”
“We’re a close knit community!”
“The program has exceeded my expectations. Knowing and being around other engineering students made me more academically oriented, and I’ve gotten better grades.”
“I looked at other schools, but they didn’t have the Engineering set-up like SIU; it’s so tailored to our needs and gives us all the help we can get.”
"The peer mentors are awesome! I didn’t know anyone when I started, they helped me get involved."
