2019 ASM Materials Camp

​July 31st - Aug 3rd, 2019
University of California, Irvine

Materials Camp® is a hands-on opportunity to learn about materials we see every day in common objects and high-tech applications. See how metals, ceramics, plastics, and composites behave under different circumstances. Materials Camp combines short lectures with interactive laboratory sessions, industry visits, and an expo day and introduces high school students to the possibility of a career in materials engineering.

Who Can Attend?
  • Students entering their Sophomore, Junior or Senior year in high school in the Fall of 2019.
  • Students enrolled in math, science, and technology classes.
  • Highly motivated, inquisitive learners with math and science aptitudes.
Who Decides?
  • This is a competitive application process. Applications will be reviewed by members of ASM Orange Coast Chapter and UC Irvine Materials Science and Engineering Faculty.
  • Students must have basic knowledge of algebra, chemistry and physics, and describe why they want to learn more about engineering and materials science as a possible college major & career.
How Much Does It Cost?
  • FREE! Camp is organized by the ASM Foundation, ASM Orange Coast Chapter, and UC Irvine.
Where and when?
  • Base camp is the Engineering Tower at UC Irvine
July 31st through Aug 2nd from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm:
  • Morning - lecture & lab sessions
  • Early afternoon - tour local companies.
  • Late afternoon - return for additional lab time.
Aug 3rd –Materials Expo Day at UC Irvine:
  • See displays from companies involved in materials science, talk to Materials Scientists and Engineers about careers, and take part in the student composite competition. Parents are invited to attend.
Learn More & Apply Online
Applications are due May 20, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For additional questions, contact [email protected]
​Note: To use the online applications, you need to have a google account or sign up for one if you do not.
 The student application can be edited after submission. Here is how:
1.    Login to the same gmail account that was used to fill out the application.
2.    Go to https://www.asmorangecoast.com/materials-camp.html
3.    Click on the blue button labeled "Online Student Application".
4.    After you click, a new page will open with the message,"You've already responded". Just click on "Edit your responses" and you will be able to edit everything and resubmit.
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