AASU
to Host Engineering Academy
for High-Achieving Students, June 14-18
Savannah,
GA—April 12, 2004—Rising juniors and seniors and 2004
graduates who have grades of 80% or better in all mathematics and
engineering/technology/science courses are encouraged to participate
in the 2004 Savannah Engineering Academy, June 14-18. The academy
is open to high-achieving students attending private and public
schools in Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, and Liberty counties. The
academy will be hosted by Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU).
During the five-day academy, professionals from major engineering
disciplines, including civil, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing,
environmental, and computer science will conduct activities related
to their fields. Participants also will take tours of Gulfstream
Aerospace, JCB Construction Equipment, Georgia Tech's Savannah campus,
and other local sites.
"Academy participants will explore engineering through a number
of hands-on activities, such as building a radio, a robot, and a
bridge," said Bill Lovett, chairman of the academy and C.O.O.
for Hussey, Gay, Bell & DeYoung Consulting Engineers.
The academy will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the AASU
Science Center, located at 11935 Abercorn Street in Savannah. Completed
applications must be submitted by May 15. The cost is $150 (no application
fee) and scholarships may be available. For more information or
to receive an application, contact Lyn Michaels-Carden at 912.927.7272
or lmichaelscarden@aol.com.
Co-sponsors for the academy are Advanced Technology Development
Center-Savannah, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society
of Mechanical Engineers, Georgia Institute of Techonology-Savannah,
Georgia Southern University, Gulfstream Aerospace, Coastal Empire
Boy Scouts of America-Learning for Life, Savannah State University,
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Savannah
Technical College, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, Thomas
& Hutton Engineering Company, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Hussey, Gay, Bell &DeYoung, and JCB.
