General Information >>

YEA provides the following opportunities:

  • Hands-on learning and educational experiences
  • Engineering design experiences
  • Tours: Engineering/Industry/Technology Leaders
  • Teamwork and Leadership Opportunities
  • Introduction to Engineering as a Career
  • Social Interactions and Fun

Objective:
Build understanding, appreciation, interest, and enthusiasm for engineering as a career among high school students.

Because:
Inspiring young people in this manner will help ensure that future generations have individuals empowered with knowledge of engineering and technology to generate greater economic vitality and create a better quality of life.

Who:
High School students who have completed their freshmen year.

When and Where:
June 14-18, 2009, at South Dakota State University

Contact Information:

Dr. Geoffrey A. Bonvallet, Asst. Professor
Dept. of Physics
Box 2219
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD 57007
Phone: (605)688-4977
Fax:      (605)688-5878
geoffrey.bonvallet@sdstate.edu
Dr. Larry Simonson, Professor
Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
501 East Saint Joseph St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
Phone: (605)394-6133
Fax:      (605)394-2913
larry.simonson@sdsmt.edu