NovaEdge Diversity in Engineering – Virtual Summer Program which is a five-day program that introduces a diverse population of students from different ethnic and social backgrounds to the traditional fields of engineering, including Chemical, Civil and Environmental, Computer and Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. Students also will be introduced to unique aspects of Villanova’s College of Engineering, which include Sustainable Engineering and Engineering Entrepreneurship. Lectures and hands-on laboratory will involve at home experiments which are taught by Villanova engineering faculty, and daily guest speakers who will provide academic and industry instruction.   In addition to this introduction to engineering, the NovaEdge virtual summer program includes a presentation on the college admission process. Here is the link: https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/engineering/experiential-learning/stem-outreach/novaedge-online.html Program Details Program Dates – July 12 – July 16 Participants will attend virtual classes online during this summer program. The program is open to rising sophomore, junior and senior high school students. The program cost of $300 must paid in full when the student is selected into the program weekly until the program payment deadline July 1, 2021. Registration is not complete until required forms are received. Payment must be made online for the full amount of $300 by the deadline which is July 1, 2021. Participation in the program will be capped at 40 students. If you have questions contact Dr. Stephen Jones at s.jones@villanova.edu.