Frequently Asked Questions

You’ll get to do really cool stuff. You’ll make new friends who also like science and math. And you’ll get to learn from Penn students and professors!

When does GEMS take place?
Camp is from 9am-4pm from August 4th to August 8th on the Penn campus. Lunch is provided, transportation is NOT. Camp staff will meet campers at a drop off location and take them to their sessions each day.

How much does GEMS cost?
There is a $25 non-refundable application for each camper. If accepted, the cost of GEMS is $500 per participant. Each participant will receive a certificate of completion, a GEMS t-shirt, and families are invited to attend the closing luncheon at the end of the week. A limited amount of financial assistance is available through the generosity of Rohm & Haas. Contact the Camp Director for more information.

Who can apply?
If you are entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grade in Fall 2008, are interested in math, science or engineering, and have at least a B average, you are encouraged to apply.

How can I apply?
Thank you for your interest but registration for PennGEMS is now closed and the summer 2008 program is full.  Contact Michele Grab at 215-573-6487 or mgrab@seas.upenn.edu to be placed on the mailing list for next year!


For more information contact:
Ms. Michele Grab
Director, Advancing Women in Engineering Program
Tel: 215-573-6487
Email: mgrab@seas.upenn.edu
Web: www.seas.upenn.edu/~awe


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.