K-12 Outreach
K-12 Outreach strives to educate and inspire future engineers and computer scientists through innovative thinking, problem solving, and career awareness. Our programs use real-world STEM concepts in hands-on activities to experience what it is like to be an engineer or computer scientist. We want to expose students to the idea that they can be part of innovative design solutions that improve the quality of life for individuals and communities through the use of social and technical aspects.
Kode2Learn is a student run organization where Miami student volunteers organize and run events for kids in the Oxford area that promote teamwork and problem solving through the use of computer programming. No computer science knowledge is needed; we are open to all majors.
This program was created by Miami University College of Engineering and Computing Students.
It's way more than building robots. FIRST Tech Challenge teams (up to 15 team members, grades 7-12) are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format.
Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles, while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and working as a team.
The robot kit is reusable from year to year and can be coded using a variety of levels of Java-based programming. Teams design and build robots, raise funds, design and market their team brand, and do community outreach to earn specific awards. Participants are eligible to apply for $80M+ in college scholarships.
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Miami University seeks to spark girls’ interest in science during their annual Girl Scout Day.
SWE, founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.
Here at Miami, our SWE chapter provides members with opportunities and resources to serve our sisterhood of women engineers. We hold academic, career-oriented, service, and social events for our members.
This year’s event will be held on April 5, 2025. We will be providing programming for students in 3rd through 12th grade.
Thank you for your interest in visiting the College of Engineering and Computing. We look forward to hosting you and your students!
Please note that our campus visits are a student-run initiative. We appreciate your consideration of our engineering and computing students, the rigors of their curriculum and the respect provided to them while presenting this valuable service to the community.
We request one adult chaperone per 15 students. All adults present are considered chaperones who are responsible for the discipline and attentiveness of the students.
The College of Engineering and Computing speakers seek to engage audiences, cultivate curiosity in the STEM fields and inspire the next generation of engineers and computer scientists. A fun and engaging, hands-on STEM activity will go along with each presentation.
Please email cecoutreach@MiamiOH.edu to request a speaker.
Programs are free of charge and allow students to learn science, engineering and computer science concepts through activities.
Girls Who Code is a student organization where Miami student volunteers teach 5th - 12th grade girls and boys about computer science, while emphasizing the importance of a community that supports women in technology. Our focus is primarily on web development, but also introduce more advanced topics such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence. Our goal is to close the gender gap in technology by inspiring, educating, and equipping our students with the computing skills to pursue 21st century opportunities.
This is a nationwide organization that provides a teaching environment to girls and boys and encourages them to pursue a future career in information technology. The Miami chapter hosts Saturday Sessions where these young students come to Miami’s Campus to learn a variety of programing skills.
Miami University College of Engineering and Computing Students lead an interactive hand-on STEM club at Talawanda Middle School every Thursday afternoon from 3-4 PM. Participants explore a wide variety of engineering disciplines and design challenges. This club is open to all TMS students.
2025 Summer Camps are complete! Thanks for a great camp season! Stay tuned for more information on 2026 Summer Camps.
Sponsored by the College of Arts and Science and the College of Engineering and Computing
CIQS Day is an exclusive event for female high school students from southwestern Ohio. Students will visit Miami’s campus, interact with students and faculty, be exposed to presentations from various Miami academic departments, and be able to have conversations with working women in STEM fields with high-caliber quantitative skills.
Directions
Miami University College of Engineering and Computing Parking Directions
When you arrive on campus please park in the north garage. It is connected to our CEC complex. When you drive into the garage go down to the lower level. Take the elevator up to the 1st floor and when you exit out of the elevator you will be in our building complex. Take a hard right out of the elevator and walk down the hallway. You will be passing through Garland Hall. When you get to the glass display case go slightly to the left and continue straight until you enter the Benton Hall lobby (this is the starting location for all tours).
For More Information
For more information regarding any of the K-12 experiences, please contact Allison Sommers, Assistant Director, K-12 Outreach.
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