Our Mission:

The ACE Academy seeks to engage talented students in more in-depth study of math and science. We hope to provide opportunities for a diverse group of students in the Quad Cities and Iowa City, including those who are typically underrepresented in the field of engineering. We wish to make a positive difference in the lives of these students and eventually to the work force in the Quad Cities and Iowa City.

Program:

Quad City and Iowa City Area High School Students (students completing 9th, 10th, or 11th grade by June 2003)

Goals:

1. Leadership Support
• We support our local Quad City and Iowa City schools in the development of leaders who will mirror the diversity in our community.
2. Extended Learning Opportunities
• We provide interesting, high-level reasoning activities not offered in a traditional classroom setting.
3. Engineering Coalition Building
• We establish partnerships with local Quad City and Iowa City schools, industries, businesses, community programs and The University of Iowa College of Engineering.
4. Policy and Commitment
   • We offer support and opportunities to Quad City and Iowa City youth.

Objectives:

our students will:

• Become more interested in math and science
• Learn how math and science concepts are used in various careers
• Become familiar with a university campus
• Share experiences with teachers and students upon returning from The ACE Academy
• Serve as leaders in their schools' math and science clubs and organizations
• Have engineer mentors for continued guidance and encouragement
• Further their education after high school graduation

Benefits:

• See practical and exciting real-life applications of the study of math and science
• Visit The University of Iowa
• Take filed trips to see math & science "in action"
• Do fun projects and take home a wealth of materials
• Stay in contact with an engineering mentor
• Interact with other students with similar interests and talents
• Meet professional engineers, scientists, and professors of engineering

Requirements:

• Recommendation from a teacher at a participating school
• Completed ACE Academy application
• Individual shows high academic potential
• High school student, Grades 9- 11
• Strong diversity representation of students, who are typically underrepresented in technical careers

Cost:

The University of Iowa College of Engineering will cover the majority of the cost of the five-day program; students selected to attend the residential high school program are asked to pay $150. This fee will be waived for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch.