Materials, Metallurgy & Forensics- Summer Camp

Name: Materials, Metallurgy & Forensics- Summer Camp
Start: 2026-06-08T09:00:00-06:00
Location: 501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD, United States, South Dakota 57701

Schedule

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am

UTC-06:00

Location

501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD, United States, South Dakota 57701 | Rapid City, SD

Discover the thrill of metallurgical engineering and forensic investigations at Materials, Metals, and Forensics Camp!
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll get to do:
Explore metals, nanomaterials, composites, and polymers.
Dive into hands-on activities like heat treating, blacksmithing, welding, and casting.
Test materials for impact and tensile strength, and analyze them using optical and scanning electron microscopes.
Step into the shoes of a forensic engineer by investigating material failures and authenticating historic metal artifacts.
This day camp is powered by the ASM Materials Education Foundation and led by expert professors at South Dakota Mines. Ready to unlock the mysteries of materials and engineering? Join us!
Camp Details
Dates: June 8–12, 2026
Audience: Students entering their freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year of high school or graduated seniors
Cost: $100 refundable deposit
Enrollment Process
All prospective campers must complete the following items before their summer camp application will be evaluated.
Submit the online registration
Complete student statement
Submit waivers
Please note that this camp requires acceptance through a faculty review process.
Register now: https://apply.sdsmt.edu/register/materials?_gl=1*c02zep*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NjkxMTA1MzMuQ2p3S0NBaUFzc2ZMQmhCREVpd0FjTHB3Zm9TZHgyRUxwYmlHNTh5VUFydU9aTHdIb1UzUVJ4TkpXMjByU1AzUXQ2ZElqV2lwWGtubm1Cb0N2ZVVRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTI0NzMxMzAyMy4xNzcyODEzOTk5*_ga*NjQyNjM5NDE1LjE3NTY5MzI1NzY.*_ga_3ZRF3L09C7*czE3NzI4MTc2NzMkbzk1JGcxJHQxNzcyODIxNDUyJGo1NSRsMCRoMA..