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Registration Continues for Week-Long STEMgineering Camp

May 31, 2019

BRISTOL, Tenn., May 31, 2019 — Registration is continuing for a week-long camp at King University that will allow middle school girls to participate in interactive workshops and career exploration activities in science, technology, engineering, and math.

STEMgineering Camp will be held Monday, July 15, through Friday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The camp is open to girls who will be entering fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades in the fall. The cost is $225, which includes lunch each day, supplies and materials, and a camp T-shirt and lanyard. King faculty members will provide instruction and King students will serve as camp counselors.

The action-packed event will include units in chemistry, engineering, biology, physics, electronics, astronomy, computer animation, coding/programming, and statistical analysis. Each interactive workshop will allow participants to learn more about the careers available in STEM fields and the skills needed to be successful. Group activities also are planned throughout the week.

Click here to register. Space is limited! For additional information, please email Professor Wendy Traynor, camp director, at [email protected].

King University is a Presbyterian-affiliated, doctoral-level comprehensive university accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctoral degrees. Founded in 1867 as King College, the University offers more than 90 majors, minors, pre-professional degrees and concentrations in fields such as business, nursing, law, medical and health sciences, pharmacy, education, and humanities. Graduate programs are offered in business administration, education, and nursing. A number of research, off-campus learning opportunities, and travel destinations are also available. King University is a NCAA Division II and a Conference Carolinas member with 25 varsity sports. For more information about King University, visit www.king.edu; for questions related to accreditation, contact SACSCOC at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA. 30033-4097, or call 404.679.4500. King University does not discriminate against academically qualified students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, or disability. King University is certified by SCHEV to operate in Virginia. King’s primary location in Virginia is Southwest Virginia Community College, 724 Community College Rd, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609.