The Academy At Rutgers
For Girls in
Engineering and Technology

Summer
2009


Applications for TARGET V and TARGET VI (10th and 11th grades, respectively) are still being considered on a first come, first served basis. As of April 1st, 2009, all other TARGET sessions are closed.

     The Academy at Rutgers for Girls in Engineering & Technology (TARGET) is designed to increase awareness in middle and high school girls about the career opportunities available in engineering. The objectives of TARGET are to familiarize girls with different engineering disciplines and destroy negative stereotypes concerning their ability to do well in math and science. Program curricula consists of exciting projects and interesting labs, such as, Roller Coaster Construction Lab, Bridge Building Activity, Designing a Room Alarm, and many other hands-on activities. Workshops are facilitated by currently enrolled engineering students who serve as program mentors throughout the duration of the program. University faculty also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops. TARGET runs during the summer in six, one-week session - each session welcomes a new group (by grade-level) of students.

    CONTACTING US: Candiece White, Program Coordinator. (732)445-2687x18 or cawhite@rci.rutgers.edu

Last Updated: 04/05/2009.