Penn Engineering - GEMS - Girls in Engineering Math & Science

Penn GEMS Confirmation

Congratulations on being accepted into the PennGEMS program! We are excited about our program and can't wait to see you in August. In order to confirm your spot, you must download and complete ALL the below paperwork. Please have your parent or guardian fill out the forms and mail them back to us NO LATER than Wednesday, June 11th with your $500 payment. Payment can be made either by check (preferred method) or by using the credit card form included in the packet. Checks should be made payable to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. If you are requesting financial assistance, you must include the Financial Aid form also available below.

The response to PennGEMS has been overwhelming and unfortunately we have not been able to accept all who expressed interest and are maintaining a waitlist. Therefore it is important that you keep in touch and let us know if you are going to have any trouble meeting the June 11th deadline. Please keep in mind, Penn mail generally takes 2 extra days for campus processing in order to reach our office.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 215-573-6487 or at mgrab@seas.upenn.edu

Once again, welcome to PennGEMS!

Sincerely,

Michele Grab

Director

Advancing Women in Engineering and PennGEMS

School of Engineering and Applied Science

University of Pennsylvania

Forms to be included in your packet:

Parent Permission Form for Minor Participants
Authorization for Medical Treatment of a Minor
Emergency Contact Information
Summer Programs Participant Agreement
Credit Card Authorization Form (optional)
Personal Information Data Sheet

Return ALL forms to Michele Grab, University of Pennsylvania, 111 Towne Building, 220 South 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Dowload forms here.

Applying for financial assistance? Download form PennGEMSfinaid

Why Study Engineering, Math, and Science?

Because you can make a difference in the lives of people and this planet! Engineers are creators, innovators, builders, and problem solvers. We are always thinking about how things work, and how we can make them work better. And we care a lot about improving people’s lives and about how to protect and preserve this planet.

We design products and tools that improve people's lives: Computers, MP3 players, iPods, iPhone and other cell phones, websites, animation movies, roller coasters, space shuttles, Mars Rovers, robotic arms/legs, fabrics for bulletproof vests, and fabrics that breathe for active wear (to name just a few).

We help make the world a better place by finding alternate energy sources and designing highly fuel efficient cars to combat global warming.

We work on the most difficult challenges that face human health and disease, such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, spinal cord injury, and we try to create better ways to diagnose and treat these diseases.

We communicate, work in groups and teams, negotiate, and we are always learning new things as we work with people from all sorts of other fields, such as medicine, law, business, and psychology.

University of Pennsylvania – School of Engineering & Applied Science
Office of Academic Programs – 111 Towne Building – 220 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6391
p:215-573-8266 / f:215.573.5577