The Utah Valley University Smith College of Engineering and Technology (SCET) recently welcomed 50 high school students from Southern Utah as part of the American Indian Services (AIS) PREP Program. The visit marked the final of three campus experiences hosted in partnership with UVU Native American Excellence and Tribal Engagement.
The Utah Valley University Smith College of Engineering and Technology (SCET) recently welcomed 50 high school students from Southern Utah as part of the American Indian Services (AIS) PREP Program. The visit marked the final of three campus experiences hosted in partnership with UVU Native American Excellence and Tribal Engagement.
Designed to introduce students to opportunities in engineering and technology, the day combined hands-on learning with opportunities to connect directly with faculty, staff, and current students.
Students participated in interactive STEM activities led by Masrur Mahedi, Ph.D., assistant professor of Civil Engineering, and a Kahoot engineering competition facilitated by David Loper, lecturer in information systems and technology. Students then joined a question-and-answer panel featuring Mahedi and George Rudolph, Ph.D., professor of computer science, to learn more about college life, academic pathways, and careers in engineering and technology. The experience also included a guided campus tour led by Owen Miller and concluded with a collaborative project and student presentations.
Programs like AIS PREP help students explore future educational opportunities while building confidence in STEM fields through engaging, hands-on experiences. By partnering with UVU Native American Excellence and Tribal Engagement, SCET continues its commitment to expanding access to engineering and technology education for students across Utah.
The AIS PREP program is one of several outreach initiatives that connect prospective students with the people, facilities, and experiences that make SCET a destination for innovation and applied learning.
