WHO: High school students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior grade level for the Fall 2012 semester. Students will be selected on a first-come, first-serve basis. This academy is geared toward students who are African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and/or First Generation students; however, the program considers all applications regardless of background.

WHAT: The BP Engineering Academy is an opportunity for hands-on exploration in engineering, math and science for high school students.  It is a one-week residential (on-campus) program which includes all housing, meals, seminars, tours, entertainment and engineering project supplies while requiring a programming fee of only $250 per student.  CHECKS ARE CASHED ONCE ACCEPTED STUDENTS CONFIRM THEIR PARTICIPATION.

ACTIVITIES:

• Learning what engineers do via interactive engineering activities with OU's top engineering faculty 
• Exploring real-life applications in the fields of mechanical, electrical and civil engineering  
• Full access to our newest high-tech engineering facilities and laboratories
  
• Participation in the BP Simulation program for future engineers

WHY: Less than 10% of US engineers are from critically under-represented minority groups but they represent more than 25% of the US population. Engineers invent, design, and develop all of the products you see every day. We want to show you what engineers do and help YOU see engineering as a possibility in YOUR future!

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1.) Must be a young man of any ethnic background.For young women, we offer the BP DEVAS Summer Camp

2.) High school students in their sophomore, junior, or senior grade level in the Fall 2012 semester. Spring 2012 graduating seniors should check out our AT&T Summer Bridge Program.

3.) Available for one week (June 10-16) in Summer 2012.

We highly encourage these groups to apply:

1.) Member of an underrepresented group, which includes African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and multi-ethnic.

2.) First-generation college-bound student, which includes those who are the first in their family to attend college (meaning that neither of their parents graduated from college or a four-year institution, or received their bachelor's degree).

APPLICATION PACKET:

1.) Complete the 2012 application.

2.) After completion, please mail to:

Attention: BP Engineering Academy
OU Multicultural Engineering Program
865 Asp Avenue, Felgar Hall 112
Norman OK 73019-1053

OR

Fax: (405) 325-1366

3.) Submit a typed or written (in blue or black ink) 100-word essay (see application).

4.) Provide one letter of recommendation from a SCIENCE or MATH teacher.

5.) High school transcript.

6.) $250 application fee.

We have financial assistance available to those who qualify, please call our office at (405) 325-0095 for details.

- Make check or money order out to: OU Foundation and put "STUDENT NAME - BP Engineering Academy" in memo part of check (i.e. for Jane Doe - BP Engineering Academy).

NOTE: If you are not selected, a full refund will be issued. 

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT:

Dominic Gonzaga, Edmond, OK

While I was attending the Academy, I learned about and considered many options that I had previously been unaware of. It made me think about my future and helped me reaffirm my desire to become an engineer. I actually plan to attend OU if at all possible. BP helped me a lot over the summer. I'm even thinking of going again next summer.

Michael Wilson, Dallas, TX

When asked about engineering I responded by saying, “Why would I want to make cars?” Well, that’s how I answered those types of questions prior to BP Engineering. Now, if one asked that question, I would respond with, “I want to grow up to work as an industrial engineer.” During the camp, I saw first-hand what the engineering field was all about. From chemical engineering to aerospace engineering, I saw all the different disciplines. The experience of meeting professors and engineering students on campus allowed the group and me to see exactly how we can achieve our goals and how to reach them. I hope that BP continues this amazing camp so that others may experience what I did.

Luke Hullinger, Norman, OK

BP Engineering camp was great! I had a load of fun learning about all different kinds of engineering that I would be interested in doing and I had bunch of fun doing it with all the cool activities we got to do. I'm really glad BP decided to fund it and give all of us kids such an amazing opportunity.