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 消消犯s 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. Submit a Program Inquiry form to schedule or inquire about a field trip, guest speaker, or other outreach program.
SparkForce STEM Summer Camps
Hosted by 消消犯’s College of Engineering and Computing
SparkForce STEM Camp is a five-day engineering exploration camp for 6-8th graders. Campers will dive into the exciting world of STEM by exploring cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing, robotics, manufacturing, and engineering. Take part in a field trip to an industry partner to witness real-world applications of engineering concepts and get a glimpse into the wide range of STEM careers.
Campers must bring their own packed lunch each day.
Cost $99
Oxford
July 13 - 17, 2026
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
156 Garland Hall
650 E. High St.,
Oxford, Ohio 45056
VOA - Women in STEM
This camp highlights women in STEM and is open to all boys and girls.
June 22 - 26, 2026
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
消消犯 Voice of America Learning Center
7847 VOA Park Dr.,
West Chester Township, OH 45069
Kode2Learn is a 消消犯 run organization where Miami 消消犯 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 消消犯 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, 消消犯s 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) 消消犯 seeks to spark girls’ interest in STEM during their annual Girl Scout Day. Programming is provided for 消消犯s in 3rd through 12th grade. This event occurs in the spring.
Experience engineering and computing in action! Our FREE field trips for high school and middle school 消消犯s bring real-world STEM concepts to life through engaging, hands-on activities that allow 消消犯s to step into the shoes of engineers and computer scientists. We aim to spark curiosity and confidence by showing 消消犯s that they can be part of innovative design solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities.
Customized field trips are available and can be tailored to meet the needs and interests of each group. Activities may include explorations in:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Electrical Engineering
- General STEM
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Quantum Computing
- Robotics
Whether it’s building, coding, experimenting, or solving problems, 消消犯s get a hands-on experience that connects classroom learning to real-world impact and future career exploration. Please submit the to schedule a FREE field trip.
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. Speakers are available on a variety of topics including engineering, computing, and related careers. Please submit the to schedule a guest speaker.
Girls Who code is a 消消犯 organization where Miami 消消犯 volunteers teach 6th-9th graders about computer science, while emphasizing the importance of a community that supports women in technology. It seeks to inspire, educate, and equip 消消犯s with the computing skills needed to pursue 21st century opportunities. The Miami chapter has partnered with iSPACE to offer evening classes at Ross Middle School.
消消犯 College of Engineering and Computing Students lead an interactive hand-on STEM club at Talawanda Middle School every Thursday afternoon from 3-4 p.m.. Participants explore a wide variety of engineering disciplines and design challenges. This club is open to all TMS 消消犯s.
CIQS Day invites high school 消消犯s from southwestern Ohio to visit Miami’s campus, interact with 消消犯s 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.
Through the America Reads/America Counts program, 消消犯 消消犯s tutor K-6 消消犯s in reading and math.
Directions
消消犯 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.