What is KUEST?
KUEST
KUEST (KU Engineering, Science & Technology) is a multi-level outreach program designed to provide underserved students from middle school and high school with an introduction and pathway into engineering. To schedule a visit or if you have any questions about the KUEST Programs, please contact either Dr. Sutley at enjsutley@ku.edu or Palvih Bhana at palvih.bhana@ku.edu.
KUEST Middle School
Middle school students engage in engineering day camps on KU’s Campus. Activities are designed for younger students and maximize interactive learning and fun while exposing students to all the wonders that engineers explore and create in their career.
Students engage in half-day tours, IHAWKe student panels, and attend Engineering workshops. Students will also hear from faculty during a mock lecture. Lunch is provided.
Students engage in half-day tours, IHAWKe student panels, and attend Engineering workshops. Students will also hear from faculty during a mock lecture. Lunch is provided.
KUEST 9-12
We invite high school students to join us for KUEST 9-12, a program aimed at introducing students to potential engineering career pathways. Students will engage in half-day tours, student panels, and learn about ways to succeed at KU and the School of Engineering. Lunch is provided.
KUEST Bridge
Incoming freshman admitted to the School of Engineering take a 4-week summer course to prepare them for Pre-Calculus or Calculus 1. This program is designed to help students transition from high school to the academic rigors of engineering. Students will have an opportunity to do paid research with KU Engineering Faculty and opportunities to network with a variety of Engineering Companies. Program begins Sunday, July 21st- Friday, August 16, 2024. Students who successfully complete the KUEST Bridge program will receive a $1,000 scholarship for the academic year ($500 for the fall and $500 for the spring).
Applications for Summer 2024 cohort are open and are due by Friday, March 15, 2024. Students will need their KU ID and KU email to apply.
Applications for Summer 2024 cohort are open and are due by Friday, March 15, 2024. Students will need their KU ID and KU email to apply.
KUEST ONE
Incoming freshman admitted to the School of Engineering participate in a week engineering acclimation program that focuses on project-based learning. The program is designed to help students transition from high school to the academic rigors of engineering. Program begins on Sunday, August 11- Friday, August 16, 2024. Students who are successfully complete the KUEST ONE program will receive a $1,000 scholarship for the academic year ($500 for the fall and $500 for the spring).
KUEST Advanced
This program works with students currently enrolled at Community Colleges and other universities, including Haskell Indian Nations University that do not have engineering degree programs, who plan to transfer into a KU Engineering degree. KUEST Advances supports the student’s smooth transition to the School of Engineering by providing academic advising before the transition to help students identify courses that align with their future engineering degree plan.
KUEST Advances also offers mentoring and community for students after they transfer into KU Engineering to continue fostering their success, inclusion and belonging at KU.
KUEST Advances also offers mentoring and community for students after they transfer into KU Engineering to continue fostering their success, inclusion and belonging at KU.
