Outreach

U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering (WCE) works with schools and organizations to expose students to engineering careers and opportunities. Through summer camps, events, school visits, and targeted recruiting for the WCE VIP Program, prospective engineering students are able to experience the problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity of engineering programs at FGCU.

VIP Program

The FGCU VIP Program produces engineering leaders with strong technical competence and professional skills to meet the challenges of Southwest Florida and beyond.

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National Summer Transportation Institute
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National Summer Transportation Institute

When: July 8, 2019 - July 19, 2019 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where: FGCU Emergent Technologies Institute (ETI)

16301 Innovation Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33913

Camp Overview and Criteria

Camp Application

Questions: Dr. Claude Villiers

Email: cvillier@fgcu.edu; fgcunsti@gmail.com
Concrete Day
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Concrete Exposure Day

Each year FGCU, Florida Department of Transportation, and the Florida Concrete & Products Association join together to showcase the latest concrete industry practices. Professionals may receive up to 4 professional development hours for attending all sessions. Certificates will be provided at the conclusion of the last session. Check back in February 2020 for more details.
Registration Categories

Sponsor Levels

Platinum $750

Gold $500

Silver $250

Professionals: $50

Students & Faculty: Free, but must register

For additional information about the event, contact Claude Villiers or Rafael E. Jimenez. For registration questions, contact Demica Mattia
Check back in February for registration details.
2018 Concrete Exposure Day
Engineering Student Organizations
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- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
- Engineering Community Outreach (ECO)
- Florida Engineering Society (FES)
- Florida Water Environmental Association (FWEA)
- Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
For more information about meeting times and location visit Eagle Link
Collier County School Visits
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Engineering Ambassadors
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Who are the ambassadors?

The ambassadors are a group of students who volunteer for the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering (WCE). The primary responsibilities for an ambassador are to attend outreach events and to promote WCE. The ambassadors are in charge of advertising the engineering program and informing prospective students of the perks of being an engineering student at FGCU. Ambassador collaborate with the Outreach Specialist to create lessons and activities to take to local schools that demonstrate engineering concepts.

Some events the ambassadors attend include:
- Eagle Expo: Fall and Spring
- Events at local elementary, middle and high schools
- Building tours for perspective students
- Engineering Fair/Internship Fair
- VIP Events for incoming engineering students
Engineering Ambassador Requirements
1. Have a declared major in either bioengineering, civil, environmental, or software engineering
2. Be in good academic standing
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
4. Complete an Ambassador Application

Events

Nov 16 VIP Student Events
8:00am - 1:00pm

Holmes Engineering 439
Jan 13 Collier County 7th Graders
10:00am - 12:00pm

Lutgert Hall Outdoor Courtyard (LH)
Jan 17 Collier County 7th Graders
10:00am - 12:00pm

Lutgert Hall Outdoor Courtyard (LH)
Jan 23 Collier County 7th Graders
10:00am - 12:00pm

Lutgert Hall Outdoor Courtyard (LH)
Jan 27 Collier County 7th Graders
10:00am - 12:00pm

Lutgert Hall Outdoor Courtyard (LH)
Feb 14 Collier County 7th Graders
10:00am - 12:00pm

Lutgert Hall Outdoor Courtyard (LH)

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