Villanova University

College of Engineering
VESTED Academy 2009

Welcome,

The Villanova Engineering, Science, and Technology Enrichment and Development

(VESTED) Academy is an intensive eight weekend long introduction to engineering
experience for high school students entering grades 10th-12th. The program aims to
encourage underrepresented students to explore the possibilities of an engineering
education while developing the necessary skills to achieve their goals. The challenging
curriculum exposes students to college level course work while strengthening each
student’s technical literacy. The program is unique because it allows students to gain
knowledge on the new emerging technologies that are effecting today and tomorrow’s
global economy.

The VESTED program is modeled in such a way that students will gain maximum
exposure to the exciting field of engineering. The curriculum includes lectures by
industry and university professionals, article reviews and varying learning experiences
based on each student’s year in the program. First year students (Interns) will be
exploring the current issues in Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental,
Mechanical and Robotics Engineering with hands on demonstrations. Second year
students (Associates) will be running laboratory experiments related to the different
engineering disciplines and tracking their results in scientific notebooks. Third year
students (Professionals) will be focusing on a real world engineering problems and
applying entrepreneurial skills to solving the problem and presenting the solution. The
program will also include a foundation in the necessary skills to be successful in college
and beyond. These skills include time management, working in teams, discovering your
learning style and following detailed instructions.

The VESTED Academy is held on the campus of Villanova University in the College of
Engineering which allows students immediate access to engineering laboratories and state
of the art technological equipment. The program starts the last week in January through
April (see attached list of dates) on Saturday and will run from 9am to 2:00 pm. Lunch
will be provided for all students and transportation will be available from designated
pick-up locations

We are proud to be able to offer this unique opportunity to you. If you are interested in
participating in VESTED Academy, please complete the enclosed application materials.
All application materials must be returned to Linda Coleman by no later than November,
30, 2008 via either mail or fax. Pertinent information for returning the application
materials can be found in the application instructions. Also, please contact Mrs. Coleman,
(610) 519-4074, if you have any questions.
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Application Instructions

Your interest in and commitment to the program are the criteria by which we will make
our selection.

Please return a completed packet which includes:

[ ] Application
[ ] Written Essays
[ ] Interview Date Request Sheet
[ ] Emergency Contact Information
[ ] Signed Parent Permission Waiver

To:
Linda Coleman,
Center for Multicultural Affairs,
Villanova University,
800 Lancaster Ave.
Villanova, PA 19085.

APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY: November 30, 2008

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Application
General Information

Name Today's Date

Address ________________________
number street
________________________________________________________________________
city state zip

Home Telephone E-mail

Student’s Cell Number _______________________

Name(s) of Parent(s) or Guardian(s)

Current Grade ________ Birthdate ______________ Age_________

(2008/2009 school year)

High School ___________________

Ethnicity: Are you Hispanic/Latino?

[ ] Yes [ ] No
Race: Please check one or more that apply:
[ ] American Indian or Alaska Native
[ ] Asian
[ ] Black or African American
[ ] Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
[ ] White
Reference

Identify a teacher or other adult (not a relative) who knows you, whom we may contact
to learn more about your interest in the program as well as your ability to participate.
Please inform this person that we may be contacting him or her.

Name Position/Subject

Telephone

Transportation to Villanova University’s campus

[ ] Yes, I will need transportation as provided by the VESTED Academy

Program.
[ ] No thanks, I will not require transportation to campus.
Application (Continued)
How did you learn about the VESTED Academy?

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Do you have a regular job or activity after school? † Yes † No

If Yes, please describe with days of week and times.

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Technology Proficiency:
Please rate your proficiency in the following technical skills(5=high expertise,
1=little experience):
Physics: †5 †4 †3 †2 †1
Calculus: †5 †4 †3 †2 †1
Chemistry: †5 †4 †3 †2 †1
Biology: †5 †4 †3 †2 †1
Computer Software: † 5 † 4 † 3 † 2 †1
HTML: †5 †4 †3 †2 †1

Written Essays
Please type or neatly handwrite on a separate sheet your answers to the following
questions. Please limit each response to 500 words or less.

1. What attracts you to the VESTED Academy and what do you hope to gain from
your experience in the program?
2. Who are you as a student? What are your interests, experiences and future goals?

Applicant Signature

I acknowledge and understand the above statements and hereby certify that the
information provided in this application is to the best of my knowledge true and correct.

____________________________ __________________

Name (signed) Date

_____________________________
Name (printed)
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Interview Date Request

Each applicant is required to complete an interview prior to final

acceptance into the VESTED Academy.

The following dates are available for the interview. More information
related to the exact time and location will be provided in November. Please
check the best date, location and block of time.
December 6 , 2008

[ ] Morning (Downtown Philadelphia)

[ ] Afternoon (Downtown Philadelphia)

December 13, 2008

[ ] Morning (Villanova University Campus)

[ ] Afternoon (Villanova University Campus)

Applicant Name: _________________________

(Please Print)
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Emergency Contact Information for 2009

STUDENT LAST NAME: FIRST NAME:

FEMALE [ ] MALE [ ]
HOME ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE ZIP CODE

DATE OF BIRTH AGE

HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER

MOTHER/GUARDIAN’S FULL NAME

MOTHER/GUARDIAN’S PHONE (CELL)

(DAY) (EVENING)
FATHER/GUARDIAN’S FULL NAME

FATHER/GUARDIAN’S PHONE (CELL)

(DAY) (EVENING)
SCHOOL GRADE (2008/2009 school year)

NAME AND DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER OF EMERGENCY CONTACT

1.

2.
EMERGENCY CONTACT’S RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT
1.

2.
PLEASE LIST ANY MEDICAL PROBLEMS OR CONDITIONS OF THIS STUDENT
THAT STAFF SHOULD BE MADE AWARE.

IS THIS STUDENT CURRENTLY TAKING ANY MEDICATION? IF YES, PLEASE

EXPLAIN.
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Spring 2009 Dates

January 17

February 7

February 21

Mar 21

Mar 28

April 4

April 18

April 25