Community Outreach

Our students, faculty and staff work closely with local schools and organizations to create and support STEM programs for K-12 students.

Our Programs

Engineering-Girls@UVA

Engineering-Girls@UVA is an annual week-long summer program that provides high school students with an opportunity to participate in hands-on design projects, tour engineering labs, and meet faculty and students.

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Starr Hill Pathways

UVA Engineering participates in Starr Hill Pathways, a comprehensive college and career pipeline program for students from 7th grade through high school graduation. 

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Engineering Open House

UVA Engineering hosts an undergraduate open house every year during the spring semester. The event is free and open to the public.

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Students describe a demonstration during an Open House session
UVA Engineering's Rocketry Club with their display at Engineering Open House
A prospective student looks at the Hoos Flying exhibit

News From Our Outreach Programs

Learn more about our programs and their impact.

Inspiring Future Engineers with Interactive Programs

UVA Engineering Ph.D. researchers partner with the UVA Equity Center to spark interest in STEM careers for local public school students through lively science and engineering programs.

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Transforming Plastics Recycling at UVA

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A Tale of Two Labs

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