UTC-UTI Summer Tunnel Camps for Grade School Students (UTI-UTC 41)
The UTC-UTI Summer Tunnel Camps aim to introduce grade school students to the field of underground transportation infrastructure through immersive, hands-on educational experiences. These camps are designed to spark early interest in engineering and geosciences by combining classroom instruction with engaging field and laboratory activities centered around tunneling and subsurface construction. Participants explore fundamental concepts such as soil mechanics, tunnel design, and sustainability through experiments, site visits, and interactive demonstrations. By partnering with educators and leveraging university resources, the program seeks to build STEM awareness and inspire the next generation of infrastructure professionals. The initiative also promotes diversity in engineering by targeting underrepresented communities and providing accessible, mentorship-driven learning environments.
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Supplemental Notes:
- UTI-UTC 41
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Completed
- Funding: $33,828.00
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Contract Numbers:
69A3551747118
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Sponsor Organizations:
University Transportation Center for Underground Transportation Infrastructure
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO United States 80401Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
University Transportation Centers Program
Department of Transportation
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Managing Organizations:
1500 Illinois St
Golden, CO United States 80401 -
Performing Organizations:
1500 Illinois St
Golden, CO United States 80401 -
Principal Investigators:
Liu, Hongyan
Gutierrez , Marte
- Start Date: 20180701
- Expected Completion Date: 20230430
- Actual Completion Date: 20180901
- USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Education; Elementary school students; Tunneling; Tunnels; Underserved communities
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Education and Training; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01954472
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: University Transportation Center for Underground Transportation Infrastructure
- Contract Numbers: 69A3551747118
- Files: UTC, RIP
- Created Date: May 7 2025 4:38PM