For our future PhDs who want to spend their time in a lab coat, gloves, and safety goggles getting things done, we have the Lab Trek! This camp will focus on the skills and techniques needed to do real research in the lab, with opportunities to try bench science in biology, chemistry, physics, and more. Prepare to get your gloves dirty, because we will be working hard at advanced experiments in real state of the art labs all across campus.

If you love nature, join us on this frolic through the science of plants and animals! We’ll work with the different departments at Michigan that study nature to try hands on the many ways we study the wild world around us. From dissections to genetics, field research to bench work, machine learning to VR, experience the cutting edge of how some of the best scientists in the world study our environment.

Embark on an enriching journey at the College of Engineering! Professors at the Marine Hydrodynamic Laboratory will ignite passion and confidence in future engineers, encouraging them to explore the dynamic fields of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Experience the thrill of hands-on learning as participants construct offshore wind turbines on floating platforms, engaging in a collaborative engineering process that fosters creativity and problem-solving skills. Faculty at Aerospace Engineering will get students hands on experience will everything that flies, including drone races and a field trip to DTW. You’ll try autonomous cars, see North America’s largest laser, learn about the future of Nuclear Engineering, and more!

GISE costs $475 for a five-day session. This tuition includes five full days of program activities from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. There is not an overnight option. Lunch is not provided. Students should bring a bag lunch every day. All instructional costs, supplies, and equipment are included.

Need based scholarships are available. Please see information below. Also, campers who live in the city of Detroit can attend for free due to a generous donation from Ally Financial and the Saturdays in the D program.

You are eligible to apply for WISE GISE if:

• You will complete the 6th or 7th grade in 2024
• You have an interest in science, mathematics, or engineering
• You want to learn how you can support diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM.

We welcome campers of any gender identity. No previous experience in science or engineering is necessary. Come curious and ready for fun!

Maybe. We sometimes accept 6th graders if there is room and they feel comfortable with the other campers being older. Email [email protected] directly to ask. You can also check out Engineering OnRamp and YouthHub for U-M summer experiences for other age groups.

Yes! If your student is in an ungraded program, or working ahead, we will consider their age instead of grade. If you are uncertain if your child is eligible, please email [email protected].

Apply early. We review applications as they come in. When camp is full, we will add you to the waitlist.

Probably! Friends who want to be together should indicate it on their application and choose the same major. Please double check with your friend what major they chose!

All applicants will receive an email by May 1 to let them know if they have been accepted.  Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so you will receive a decision much earlier if you apply early.

Please do not send money with your application.  Accepted students will be asked to send a non-refundable tuition payment of $475 by June 1 through check or credit card. If you have circumstances that require delaying payment, please email [email protected].

Yes! Need-based scholarships are available. The need-based scholarship form is included in the application. Accepted students will be contacted about their financial aid as soon as they are admitted to the camp. Aid is also available through the Center for Educational Outreach’s Watson Young scholarship on YouthHub.

If you are unable to attend camp, we will offer a full refund up through June 1. After June 1, we will charge a $100 penalty for giving up your place in the program. If you have special circumstances, please email [email protected].

If WISE is forced to cancel summer programming (due to public health concerns), you will receive a full refund, processed within 2 weeks.

Please reach out to: Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Program
University of Michigan

Phone: (734) 615-4455

Email:  [email protected]