This exclusive, fully-funded residential camp offers top Texas Science and Engineering Fair winners a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research with university faculty.
The Governors Science and Technology Champion Academy (GSTCA) at SMU Lyle School of Engineering is a week-long residential STEM camp designed for top senior division winners of the Texas Science and Engineering Fair. This immersive program, funded by the Texas Workforce Commission, provides a unique opportunity for high school students to delve into the practical applications of STEM fields and explore high-tech career paths. Participants live on the SMU campus for five days and five nights, engaging with SMU professors and students on cutting-edge research projects. The camp aims to foster an understanding of engineering fundamentals through hands-on, interactive team projects. It exposes students to various engineering disciplines and encourages them to consider future studies and careers in STEM.
Participants spend their days on the SMU campus, working with professors and students on cutting-edge research within their chosen research strand.
This camp is ideal for high-achieving high school students who have demonstrated excellence in science and engineering competitions and are eager to explore advanced STEM applications and career opportunities.
3145 Dyer Street, Dallas, TX 75205
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