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.
2025 ExciTES Sessions & Fees
Rising 3rd thru 5th graders – Elementary Sessions – $150/student/week
- Robotics Session: June 23-27, 9am-12pm
Rising 6th thru 9th graders – ExciTES Sessions – $200/student/week
- ExciTES Session: July 14-18, 9am-4pm (the Original Cardboard Canoe session)
Rising 9th thru 11th graders – Challenge Sessions – $200/student/week
- Challenge Session: July 14-18, 9am-4pm
Rising 6th thru 12th graders - Cyber and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Camps – FREE!
- Cyber Camp I (2 weeks): June 9-13, 16-18 and 20, 10am-2pm
- Beginner: Week 1 – June 9-13
- Advanced: Week 2 – June 16-20
- AI Camp I: June 23-27, 10am-2pm
- Cyber Camp II (2 weeks): July 7-11 and 14-18, 10am-2pm
- Beginner: Week 1 – July 7-11
- Advanced: Week 2 – July 14-18
- AI Camp II: July 21-25, 10am-2pm
Students with disabilities ages 14 thru 21 – ExploreSTEAM – FREE!
- Internet of Things: June 23-27, 9am-2pm
- Computational Engineering: July 7-11, 9am-2pm
- Artificial Intelligence: July 14-18, 9am-2pm
- Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality: July 21-25, 9am-2pm
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Dual Credit/AP Course Takers and EPCC Students
- Transportation Research Immersive Program (TRIP) – June 23-27
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Teachers
- Materials Camps – Jun 9-13
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ExciTES Team

Christina Cano
ExciTES Intern
Education major
Eastlake High School alumni

Kairi Gonzalez
Engineering Ambassador
Electrical Engineering major
Montwood High School alumni
& FIRST® alumni

Giselle Morales
Engineering Ambassador
Civil Engineering major
Coronado High School alumni

Yanel Ramirez
Engineering Ambassador
Mechanical Engineering major
DaVinci High High School alumni
& FIRST® alumni