Materials, Metallurgy & Forensics - Metallurgical Engineering
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll get to do:
- Explore metals, nanomaterials, composites, and polymers.
- Dive into hands-on activities like heat treating, blacksmithing, welding, and casting.
- Test materials for impact and tensile strength, and analyze them using optical and scanning electron microscopes.
- Step into the shoes of a forensic engineer by investigating material failures and authenticating historic metal artifacts.
This day camp is powered by the ASM Materials Education Foundation and led by expert professors at South Dakota Mines. Ready to unlock the mysteries of materials and engineering? Join us!
Enrollment Process
All prospective campers must complete the following items before their summer camp application will be evaluated.
- Submit the online registration
- Complete student statement
- Submit waivers
Please note that this camp requires acceptance through a faculty review process.
Camp Details
Grades: 9th-12th
- Day Camp 8:30 AM-4:00 PM
- Lunch is provided
- Registration fee - Free with $100 refundable deposit
Cancellation Policy
This is a free camp. If your camper needs to cancel, please notify us as soon as possible to allow students on the waitlist to attend. Contact us at youth.programs@sdsmt.edu or call 605-394-2414.
Have more questions?
For more information contact Admissions.
Brought to you by —
Faculty from the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering which offers both undergraduate and graduate studies. (Learn more about what material scientists and metallurgical engineers do.)
This camp is directed by department head Dr. Mike West, who can find the magic in any material. Students enjoy a fun combination of indoors and outdoors activities and lots of hands-on learning.
