Iowa State University

Iowa State is a large, prestigious university with a friendly hometown personality. Its 26,000 students choose from 100+ majors, study with world class scholars and keep more than 500 student organizations going strong. Half of ISU freshman get an early boost in academic success by participating in Iowa State's highly touted learning communities. Learning communities are innovative academic programs that bring students together to study and learn. So many students study or work abroad that ISU is 18th in the nation in that category.  Iowa State ranks second among universities in R&D 100 awards, given by R&D magazine for top technologies. Iowa State boasts the inventor of the electronic digital computer, top-ranked career services, one of the nation's best tech transfer programs and a gorgeous central campus.

The University of Iowa
Home to more than 29,000 students and some of the nation's top scholars and researchers, the University of Iowa offers more than 100 areas of study on a vibrant and diverse campus. Students get a comprehensive and quality education at an affordable price—still the lowest in the Big Ten—and placement rates for Iowa graduates are above 90 percent. Adding to the population are more than a million visitors each year who come to enjoy cultural events and art exhibits, to attend Big Ten athletic events, and to participate in the many conferences and educational programs scheduled at the University year-round.

Established in 1847, Iowa has won international recognition for its wealth of achievements in the arts, sciences, and humanities. Iowa was the first U.S. public university to admit men and women on an equal basis. The University has world renowned research programs in genetics, hydraulics, and speech and hearing, and has recorded major innovations in biocatalysis, biomedical engineering, and biomedical sciences. Iowa scientists, including James Van Allen, have been pioneers in space research, designing and building research instruments for more than 50 successful U.S. satellites and space probes. The University of Iowa has also developed the most technically advanced driving simulator in the world.

The University of Iowa & Iowa State University became PLTW Affiliates in 2006.

PLTW Summer Session

Biotechnical Engineering (BE)

Starts: Jun 17, 2012
Ends: Jun 29, 2012
Session: 2
Cost: $3,000.00
Seats: 18 (13 available!)
Room And Board: Non-Commuters: Registration cost is $3000 and includes tuition, housing, parking, all meals, and field trips. Housing is at the Iowa House Hotel and includes continental breakfast and free parking. Commuters: Registration cost is $2300 and includes tuition, parking, lunches, and field trips. Non-Commuters and Commuters: There will be an Orientation Dinner on Sunday, June 17th, group dinner at a local restaurant on Thursday, June 21st, and a Graduation Luncheon on Friday, July 29th. All meals provided. Lunches for all participants will be at Burge Market Place. Those staying at the Iowa House Hotel will receive free continental breakfast and a meal card for dinners that can be used at any restaurant. Registrants may cancel at anytime; however, there is a fee associated with the registration. Policy: 14-10 days prior to CTI: Schools/School Districts will be refunded 50% of tuition and fees for CTI; 3-9 days prior to beginning of CTI: Schools/School District will be refunded 25% of tuition and fees for CTI. Less than 3 day notice: Schools/School District will not be refunded any portion of the tuition and fees.

Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA)

Starts: Jun 17, 2012
Ends: Jun 29, 2012
Session: 2
Cost: $3,000.00
Seats: 18 (5 available!)
Room And Board: Non-Commuters: Registration cost is $3000 and includes tuition, housing, parking, all meals, and field trips. Housing is at the Iowa House Hotel and includes continental breakfast and free parking. Commuters: Registration cost is $2300 and includes tuition, parking, lunches, and field trips. Non-Commuters and Commuters: There will be an Orientation Dinner on Sunday, June 17th, group dinner at a local restaurant on Thursday, June 21st, and a Graduation Luncheon on Friday, July 29th. All meals provided. Lunches for all participants will be at Burge Market Place. Those staying at the Iowa House Hotel will receive free continental breakfast and a meal card for dinners that can be used at any restaurant. Registrants may cancel at anytime; however, there is a fee associated with the registration. Policy: 14-10 days prior to CTI: Schools/School Districts will be refunded 50% of tuition and fees for CTI; 3-9 days prior to beginning of CTI: Schools/School District will be refunded 25% of tuition and fees for CTI. Less than 3 day notice: Schools/School District will not be refunded any portion of the tuition and fees.

Engineering Design and Development (EDD)

Starts: Jun 17, 2012
Ends: Jun 29, 2012
Session: 2
Cost: $3,000.00
Seats: 7 (1 available!)
Room And Board: Non-Commuters: Registration cost is $3000 and includes tuition, housing, parking, all meals, and field trips. Housing is at the Iowa House Hotel and includes continental breakfast and free parking. Commuters: Registration cost is $2300 and includes tuition, parking, lunches, and field trips. Non-Commuters and Commuters: There will be an Orientation Dinner on Sunday, June 17th, group dinner at a local restaurant on Thursday, June 21st, and a Graduation Luncheon on Friday, July 29th. All meals provided. Lunches for all participants will be at Burge Market Place. Those staying at the Iowa House Hotel will receive free continental breakfast and a meal card for dinners that can be used at any restaurant. Registrants may cancel at anytime; however, there is a fee associated with the registration. Policy: 14-10 days prior to CTI: Schools/School Districts will be refunded 50% of tuition and fees for CTI; 3-9 days prior to beginning of CTI: Schools/School District will be refunded 25% of tuition and fees for CTI. Less than 3 day notice: Schools/School District will not be refunded any portion of the tuition and fees.

Principles Of Engineering (POE)

Starts: Jun 17, 2012
Ends: Jun 29, 2012
Session: 2
Cost: $3,000.00
Seats: 27 (2 available!)
Room And Board: Non-Commuters: Registration cost is $3000 and includes tuition, housing, parking, all meals, and field trips. Housing is at the Iowa House Hotel and includes continental breakfast and free parking. Commuters: Registration cost is $2300 and includes tuition, parking, lunches, and field trips. Non-Commuters and Commuters: There will be an Orientation Dinner on Sunday, June 17th, group dinner at a local restaurant on Thursday, June 21st, and a Graduation Luncheon on Friday, July 29th. All meals provided. Lunches for all participants will be at Burge Market Place. Those staying at the Iowa House Hotel will receive free continental breakfast and a meal card for dinners that can be used at any restaurant. Registrants may cancel at anytime; however, there is a fee associated with the registration. Policy: 14-10 days prior to CTI: Schools/School Districts will be refunded 50% of tuition and fees for CTI; 3-9 days prior to beginning of CTI: Schools/School District will be refunded 25% of tuition and fees for CTI. Less than 3 day notice: Schools/School District will not be refunded any portion of the tuition and fees.

College Credit For Summer Training

Iowa State University: Teacher recertification credits will be offered through Heartland AEA. Graduate credits may be earned through an agreement with Drake University's Continuing Education program. These credits will be offered at a rate of $100/credit.

University of Iowa: Graduate college credits are available. Five (5) semester hours of graduate credit are available for completion of the full two week STI. The cost is approximately$230 ($46/s.h.).

College Credit For High School Students

Contacts

Affiliate Director at University of Iowa
David Rethwisch
Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
University of Iowa
4138 Seamans Center
Iowa City, IA 14623
Tel: 319-335-1413
Fax: 319-335-1415
david-rethwisch@uiowa.edu

Affiliate Director at Iowa State University
Camille Sloan-Schroeder
ISU PLTW Coordinator
College of Engineering
Iowa State University
409 Marston Hall
Ames, IA 50011
Tel: 515-294-9965
camilles@iastate.edu