College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Dean's Office
EERB 401
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-4253
Email: enginfo@uwyo.edu
MATHCOUNTS COMPETITION SERIES
Date: Registration opens mid-late August 2023
About: The MATHCOUNTS Competition Series is a great
opportunity for students in grades 6-8 to build
confidence, find relevance in math and improve
problem solving skills. There are four levels of
competition – school, chapter, state and national.
To learn more download our informational handout here.
COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION WEEK
Dates: December 4 - 10, 2023
About: Computer Science Education Week is an
annual program dedicated to inspiring
K-12 students to take an interest in this
progressive field.
To learn more download our informational handout here.
To sign up, visit bit.ly/cosiweek.
ENGINEERS WEEK
Dates: February 18 - 24, 2024
About: This is an opportunity for third-grade classrooms throughout Wyoming to bring engineering
to life by partnering with professional and college-level
engineers to engage in a hands-on engineering activity that will inspire problem solving
and innovative thinking.
To learn more download our informational handout here.
To sign up, visit bit.ly/eweek2024.
LAND SURVEYOR & GIS OUTREACH
NATIONAL SURVEYOR'S WEEK
Dates: March 17 - 23, 2024
About: We invite educators and students in grades 4-12 to connect with professional land surveyors and GIS professionals as part of a statewide effort to raise awareness about these professions. Let us connect you with a professional in this field.
To learn more download our informational handout here.
To sign up, visit bit.ly/geospectrum.
FIELD TRIPS TO THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Dates: As requested
About: K-12 classes can visit the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Physical Sciences to learn about our science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs, engage with current CEPS students in hands-on activities and tour state-of-the-art facilities and innovation centers.
To learn more download our informational handout here.
To sign up, visit bit.ly/uwfieldtrip.
CLASSROOM VISITS
Dates: As requested
About: Our outreach team is excited to visit your classroom, virtually or in-person, to encourage the exploration of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics design process through hands-on learning and discovery. Teachers are encouraged to connect with our team to schedule your classroom visit and activities.
To learn more download our informational handout here.
To sign up, visit bit.ly/uwclassvisit.
ENGINEERING SUMMER PROGRAM
Dates: TBA
About:High school juniors are invited to apply to ESP to broaden their horizons and understanding of the diverse fields within engineering and applied science. This weeklong summer program is designed to give students the chance to work one-on-one with faculty to strengthen their critical thinking and problem solving skills through hands-on exploration. If you'd like to sign up to receive more information as it is available, please fill out this FORM.
Learn more about the unique UW ESP program here.
ENGINEERING SUMMER PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS
Dates: TBA
About: This is a professional development workshop for K-12 teachers to learn how to use Arduino and Raspberry Pi as tools for implementing engineering in the classroom. Participants receive a stipend, UW credit and/or PTSB credit upon successful completion of the program.
The application is available on our ESP4T website.
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Dean's Office
EERB 401
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-4253
Email: enginfo@uwyo.edu