Summer Engineering Academies

If your student registers for multiple events a registration fee will be collected for each event.
These camps are reserved on a first come, first serve basis.
Only registration completed online will be accepted.
Please do not mail the applications or payments.

Summer Engineering Academies are an opportunity for young people who would like to explore the world of Engineering. Each program provides a unique opportunity to discover the possibilities for an exciting field of study and career.

Important Links: 

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  • Payment Portal link will be sent directly to registrants after you complete the online registration form.
    YOU MUST FILL OUT THE FORM BEFORE PAYMENT. Payments submitted before registering will not be considered.

Engineering Day Camps - Starkville

These Day Camps are a partnership between Chevron’s C.R.E.A.T.E. program and the Bagley College of Engineering. Using legos and hands-on materials, participants will explore engineering and STEM concepts through a unique mind and hands-on experience. Each session will rely on the principles of the Engineering Design Process as presented in an engaging forum.

Applications will not be reviewed until application fee (nonrefundable) is paid and all required documents are turned in.

Important Notes:

  • Each course has very limited space and will fill quickly. We must receive your completed application & application fee to be considered for admittance.
  • If the program fills before all of your information is received, you will be put on a waiting list.

For additional information, please email us at bagleysummer@gmail.com.

Elementary Engineering

Students will creatively explore engineering activities while applying basic engineering design principles. Books and videos will be integrated to stimulate imagination and creativity in constructing designs. Our certified educator will lead your students into a world of exciting, engineering content.

Audience: Students in grades K-2 during the 2022-2023 school year.
Maximum of 25 students on first come first serve basis.

Dates: June 5-6

Cost: $25 non-refundable application fee

Application and Fee Deadline: April 14, 2023

Beginner Bulldogs Engineering

Students will creatively explore engineering activities while applying basic engineering design principles. Books and videos will be integrated to stimulate imagination and creativity in constructing designs. Our certified educator will lead your students into a world of exciting, engineering content.

Audience: Grades 3-4 during the 2022-2023 school year.
Maximum of 25 students on first come first serve basis.

Dates: June 7-8

Cost: $25 non-refundable application fee

Application and Fee Deadline: April 14, 2023

Junior Bulldogs Engineering

Students will creatively explore engineering activities while applying basic engineering design principles. Books and videos will be integrated to stimulate imagination and creativity in constructing designs. Our certified educator will lead your students into a world of exciting, engineering content.

Audience: Grades 6-8 during the 2022-2023 school year.
Maximum of 25 students on first come first serve basis.

Dates: June 12-13

Cost: $25 non-refundable application fee

Application and Fee Deadline: April 14, 2023

Senior Bulldogs Engineering

Students will engage in activities that use the engineering design process. Activities will include construction of objects, using 3D pens for competitive designing, and engaging in programming skills with the use of mini spheros. Students will also learn about the different engineering pathways the Bagley College of Engineering has to offer.

Audience: Students in grades 8-12 during the 2022-2023 school year.
Maximum of 25 students on a first come first serve basis.

Dates: June 5-6

Cost: $25 non-refundable application fee

Application and Fee Deadline: April 14, 2023

Lady Engineers

This female only camp will engage students in activities that use the engineering design process. Activities will include construction of objects, using 3D pens for competitive designing, and engaging in programming skills with the use of mini spheros. Students will also learn about the different engineering pathways the Bagley College of Engineering has to offer. Inspiration and encouragement from present and past female engineers will also be provided during this camp.

Audience: FEMALES in grades 5-10 during the 2022-2023 school year.
Maximum of 25 students on a first come first serve basis.

Dates: June 7-8

Cost: $25 non-refundable application fee

Application and Fee Deadline: April 14, 2023

Computer Science and Robotics

Students will engage in different computer science and robotics skills while implementing the engineering design process.

Audience: Students in grades 4-6 during the 2022-2023 school year.
Maximum of 25 students on a first come first serve basis.

Dates: June 12-13

Cost: $25 non-refundable application fee

Application and Fee Deadline: April 14, 2023


Residential Programs - Starkville

Mississippi Summer Transportation Institute

This is a one-week residence camp (June 16-June 24, 2023) funded by the FHWA and MDOT. Participants will experience transportation modes including air, water, road, rail, and transmission through classroom, laboratory, and field trip experiences. Field trips are planned to include visits to Columbus Air Force Base (CAFB), Aurora Flight Science, PACCAR, Raspet Flight Research Laboratory (RASPET), Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, MDOT, MMC, the Tenn-Tom Waterway, and Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS). The opportunities to fly in a GA aircraft, fly an AF simulator, build projects, experiment with bridge design, building, and testing are provided. There is no registration fee. All participants are expected to commit to the entire one-week program. Participants must be US citizens and acquire a state-issued ID by the beginning of the camp. School IDs can not be substituted for state-issued IDs. MSU Richard A. Rula School of Civil and Environmental Engineering has been honored to host this summer camp 14 times and we all are looking forward to another amazing summer camp in 2023!

Audience: Mississippi residents; rising 9-11 grade (8-10 grade for 2022-2023 school year) who have good grades in algebra and at least one high school science class.
Must be US resident and have state issued ID. Student ID’s can not be a substitute.

Dates: June 16 – 24

Cost: There is no charge to participants due to the generosity of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Mississippi Transportation Institute, Ergon, MSU Bagley College of Engineering, and MSU Richard A. Rula School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Application packet must include student application, recent report card, two recommendation letters, photo release form and waiver form.

Application Deadline: April 14
Notification of Acceptance: May 1