ExciTES Summer Institute

ExciTES encourages rising 3rd graders through 11th graders from the El Paso/Ciudad Juarez region to use their knowledge, imagination, and creativity to 1) become aware of the diverse fields and careers of engineering and computing, and 2) be encouraged to attend college, specifically, UTEP's College of Engineering.

During any sessions in the ExciTES Summer Institute, students will meet other students of similar age while engaged in inquiry-based and team-oriented projects and activities developed by faculty and facilitated by undergraduate students. The exploration of the various engineering fields and careers will connect to the Bachelor of Science degrees offered through the UTEP College of Engineering.

Application Process

Students, along with their parents, can apply online to the ExciTES Summer Institute starting April 1. An exact timeline of the application process is shown on our online application page. Upon acceptance to ExciTES, fees will be collected on the first day of the session. Do not send payment prior to being accepted.

2024 ExciTES Sessions & Fees

Rising 3^rd thru 5^th graders – Elementary Sessions – $150/student/week

• Robotics Session I: June 24-28, 9am-12pm
• Robotics Session II: July 15-19, 9am-12pm

Rising 6^th thru 9^th graders – ExciTES Sessions – $200/student/week

• ExciTES Session I: June 24-28, 9am-4pm (the Original Cardboard Canoe session)
• ExciTES Session II: July 15-19, 9am-4pm (the Original Cardboard Canoe session)

Rising 9^th thru 11^th graders – Challenge Sessions – $200/student/week

• Challenge Session I: July 22-26, 9am-4pm - CLOSED

6^th – 12^th Grade - Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Camps

• AI camps – June 24 & 25 or July 22 & 23 [Learn More]
• Cyber camps – various session in June and July [Learn More]

Dual Credit/AP Course Takers and EPCC Students

• Transportation Research Immersive Program (TRIP) – June 17-21

Teachers

• High School Engineering Innovation Camp – 2 sessions to pick from [Learn More]

ExciTES Team

Abby Garcia

ExciTES Intern
Electrical Engineering major
Father Yermo High School Alumni

Kairi Gonzalez

Engineering Ambassador
Electrical Engineering major
Montwood High School & FIRST Alumni

Amy Hernandez

ExciTES Intern
Computer Science major
Horizon High School Alumni

Mercedes Murrillo

Engineering Ambassador
Electrical Engineering major
Burges High School Alumni

Chloe Trujillo

ExciTES Intern
Electrical Engineering major
Loretto Academy Alumni

Jazlyn Rios

ExciTES Intern
Civil Engineering major
Montwood High School Alumni

Valeria Payan

ExciTES Intern
Education major
Horizon High School Alumni

Andrew Reyes

Engineering Ambassador
Mechanical Engineering major
Eastwood High School Alumni

Yanel Ramirez

Engineering Ambassador
Mechanical Engineering major
Escuela Preparatoria Central de Ciudad Juarez Alumni

Natalia Yañez

ACES Hybrid Tutor/ExciTES Associate
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology major
Escuela Preparatoria Central de Ciudad Juarez Alumni

Partners/Sponsors

• Consortium for Education and Research in Electronics for Extreme Environments (E3C)

• NSF Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification (ASPIRE)

• El Paso Leadership Academy

• FIRST Inspires

• San Elizario ISD

• UTEP Computer Science Department

• UTEP Electrical and Computer Engineering Department

• UTEP Metallurgical, Material and Biomedical Engineering Department

• UTEP Upward Bound

• Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy