About the course

Learn about a variety of aspects of the transportation industry through hands-on laboratories, seminars and field trips. This program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Curriculum Includes

• Seminars on career opportunities in transportation
• Hands-on laboratories in which you'll design software, mix and test concrete samples and learn about asphalt components
• Field trips to Kansas City, Universal Challenge Center, St. Louis Transportation Museum and St. Louis Metrolink
• Truck driver simulations and tour of Black Hawk Helicopter facility at Fort Leonard Wood
• Recreational activities including a ropes course, indoor and outdoor group games, pool parties and picnics

Early submission of your application is suggested. STI is a funded camp with limited space available.
Scholarships will be awarded to 15 applicants at each of the two camps.

Eligibility

High School sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Fall 2008.

Qualifications

Participants are selected based on their academic achievement, expression of interest in transportation as a possible career choice, and a written recommendation from the student's high school counselor and/or instructors.

Application Process

Participating students are awarded a scholarship that covers room and board as well as any travel expenses associated with the field trips for the two week program. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from Rolla, Missouri.

Scholarships will be awarded on May 1, 2008.

Applicants will be notified of acceptance and must then accept the scholarship by registering no later than May 31, 2008.

TO APPLY:

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Application Form
2. School Transcript
3. A letter of recommendation from a high school counselor and/or instructor

Submit forms to:

Kristi Barr
Summer Transportation Institute
Missouri University of Science and Technology
710 University Drive, Suite 121
Rolla, MO  65409
Email:  kristib@mst.edu
Phone:  573-341-7200
Toll Free:  866-MO-ROADS
Fax:  573-341-7245