11-02-2025
STEM Summer Programs at Rose-Hulman
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Although the high school calendar doesn't end for a few months, Rose-Hulman is already gearing up for the summer.
The school is once again inviting high school students to join them on campus this summer.
They'll get to learn what a STEM school is, work with current students, get hands-on experience, and maybe even sway their college decision.
Director of Pre-college Programs, Rene Hankins, said students can choose between a variety of different programs depending on their age and field of study.
'Our first is Rose Power. It's an exciting program for ninth grade girls', Hankins said. 'Then we have a program for Project Select, which is for ninth and tenth grade boys and girls. Then we have our Operation Catapult.'
Some of the programs have only been offered for a few years, but Operation Catapult is a Rose-Hulman tradition.
'Offered for over 60 years', Hankins said. 'It's a program that students spend 11 days on campus, they get to work with our professors, they get to build some exciting STEM projects. They really get to see what college life is like.'
The goal of the summer is to give students experience at a young age, however, Hankins said, many times, students make their college choice after seeing what Rose-Hulman has to offer.
'To see them develop and grow as a student and then end up applying here, and coming here, to Rose-Hulman', Hankins said. 'That's a win for everyone.'
To attend a summer program, there is an application process with a deadline of April 7th.
To view all of the summer program options and apply, you can visit the Rose-Hulman website here.
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