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Educate, Engage, Inspire, Innovate Overview The objective of the UNLV Engineering Experiential and Cultural Program is to immerse international undergraduate and graduate students into the United States academic experience. The program places special emphasis on customized programs that cater to students from overseas universities. The UNLV Engineering Experiential and Cultural Program will help participating students become better adapted at becoming productive within the global workplace or to pursue graduate studies. a. The UNLV Engineering Experiential and Cultural Program: July 7, Sunday – July 27, Saturday 2019 (Three Weeks) b. Minimum and Maximum Number of Participating Students: 20-60 c. Target Students for each program: Freshmen to senior level undergraduate students and Graduate Students in any engineering or computer science major Elements English as Second Language (ESL) – Contact Hours (8 hours per week) UNLV has developed special English programs that are tailored to meet the needs of various student groups. These programs are taught by UNLV’s faculty and/or graduate students. They have extensive experience serving international students with varying degrees of preparation who come from all over the world. Course Experiences in Engineering Majors (8 hours per week) UNLV will develop a special engineering course for short-term participants. Previously, the short- term participants attended a robotic and IOT (internet of things) course. During this summer, we may keep these courses or add a new course which is related to virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR). Social Activities Several social activities such as pizza/ice cream parties, movie night, racquetball competitions, and

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Educate, Engage, Inspire, Innovate

Overview

The objective of the UNLV Engineering Experiential and Cultural Program is to immerse international undergraduate and graduate students into the United States academic experience. The program places special emphasis on customized programs that cater to students from overseas universities. The UNLV Engineering Experiential and Cultural Program will help participating students become better adapted at becoming productive within the global workplace or to pursue graduate studies.

a. The UNLV Engineering Experiential and Cultural Program: July 7, Sunday – July 27, Saturday 2019 (Three Weeks) b. Minimum and Maximum Number of Participating Students: 20-60 c. Target Students for each program: Freshmen to senior level undergraduate students and Graduate Students in any engineering or computer science major

Elements • English as Second Language (ESL) – Contact Hours (8 hours per week)

UNLV has developed special English programs that are tailored to meet the needs of various student groups. These programs are taught by UNLV’s faculty and/or graduate students. They have extensive experience serving international students with varying degrees of preparation who come from all over the world.

• Course Experiences in Engineering Majors (8 hours per week) UNLV will develop a special engineering course for short-term participants. Previously, the short-term participants attended a robotic and IOT (internet of things) course. During this summer, we may keep these courses or add a new course which is related to virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR).

• Social Activities Several social activities such as pizza/ice cream parties, movie night, racquetball competitions, and

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas ● Box 454005 ● 4505 S. Maryland Parkway ● Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-4005 (702) 895-3699 ● (702) 895-4059 (fax) ● www.unlv.edu/engineering

so forth. will be organized to allow participating students to interact with other UNLV College of Engineering students.

• Field Trips Field trips, such as Hoover Dam, strip resorts, national parks, water parks, WNBA, NBA Summer league games, and/or local industries will be scheduled to introduce students to local attractions within and around Las Vegas. The field trip locations are subject to change due to program date and availability of vendors.

Please see the sample schedule – Spring 2019 (Attached)

Program Fees (including the below items)

• Engineering Experience and Cultural Program Tuition: $1,960 (including course materials, field trips, and airport pick-up services)

• Off-Campus Housing (estimated): $280/week x 3 weeks (up to 21 days) = $840 • Estimated total cost: $2,800 (excluding meal, travel expenses, travel insurance, and visa fee or

visa waiver application fee)

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas ● Box 454005 ● 4505 S. Maryland Parkway ● Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-4005 (702) 895-3699 ● (702) 895-4059 (fax) ● www.unlv.edu/engineering

Meals On-campus meals are available in UNLV dining commons, Student Union, sidewalk cafes, and so forth. Many dining options exist just off-campus.

Application Deadline & Materials

• Application deadline: May. 31, 2019 • Application Materials (Upload the below documents via the Google Share Driver)

- Online UNLV Engineering Experiential and Cultural Program Application Form - Copy of Official college transcript - Copy of Passport

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas ● Box 454005 ● 4505 S. Maryland Parkway ● Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-4005 (702) 895-3699 ● (702) 895-4059 (fax) ● www.unlv.edu/engineering

Contacts Jaekeun Cho Director of Engineering International Programs Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV 89154 Email: [email protected]

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Group – Multiple University (January 22- February 8, 2019) Duration – Three Weeks

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◄ December 2018 January 2019 February 2019 ►

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20 Overseas University (STEELP) Arrive*** Airport Pick-Up Housing Check-In

21 National Holiday Day Field Trip 1– Strip and Downtown Las Vegas

22 Comprehensive Orientation - Pick Up at 9:20 am by Mini-Van from Hotel to Office of Admission - Campus Tours – 10:00 am At Student Service Complex, Building B Welcome Reception – 11:30 am - 1:30 pm - Orientation 2 pm - English Placement Test Field Trip 1– Strip and Downtown Las Vegas

23 First Day of Classes Engineering Experiential Learning Workshop 09:15 am – 11:15 pm Faculty: Dr. Grzegorz Chmaj Topic: Internet of Things (IOT) Location: TBE – B348 Lunch 11:30 pm – 1:45 pm English Workshop 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: BEH 127 Faculty: Shine True

24 Engineering Experiential Learning Workshop 09:15 am – 11:15 pm Faculty: Dr. Grzegorz Chmaj Topic: Internet of Things (IOT) Location: TBE – B350 Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm English Workshop 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: BEH 127 Faculty: Shine True

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27 Free-Time 28 Engineering Experiential Learning Workshop 09:15 am – 12:15 pm Faculty: Dr. Grzegorz Chmaj Topic: Internet of Things (IOT) Location: TBE – B348 Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm English Workshop 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: BEH 123 Faculty: Shine True

29 Engineering Experiential Learning Workshop 09:15 am – 12:15 pm Faculty: Dr. Grzegorz Chmaj Topic: Internet of Things (IOT) Location: TBE – B350 Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm English Workshop 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: BEH 123 Faculty: Shine True Field Trip 2 Location: NCAA Men’s Basketball (UNLV Runnin’s Rebels)

30 Engineering Experiential Learning Workshop 09:15 am – 11:15 pm Faculty: Dr. Grzegorz Chmaj Topic: Internet of Things (IOT) Location: TBE – B348 Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm English Workshop 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: BEH 121 Faculty: Shine True

31 Engineering Experiential Learning Workshop 09:15 am – 11:15 pm Faculty: Dr. Grzegorz Chmaj Topic: Internet of Things (IOT) Location: TBE – B350 Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm English Workshop 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: BEH 121 Faculty: Shine True

Please contact EIP team for the flight information Notes: *STEELP: Short-Term Engineering Experiential Learning Program **TBA (To Be Announced) Course, Faculty, Location will be updated in the middle of December 2018 or the beginning of January 2019.

***Overseas University: Arrival Flight Information

The date of each field trip is subject to change.

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◄ January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Industry Visit

Location: U.S. Department of Interior – Bureau of Reclamation (Related to Engineering) Field Trip 3 Location: Grand Canyon

2 Free-Time

3 Free-Time 4 Engineering Experiential Learning Workshop 09:15 am – 12:15 pm Faculty: Dr. Grzegorz Chmaj Topic: Internet of Things (IOT) Location: TBE – B348 Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm English Workshop 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: BEH 121 Faculty: Shine True

5 Engineering Experiential Learning Workshop 09:15 am – 12:15 pm Faculty: Dr. Grzegorz Chmaj Topic: Internet of Things (IOT) Location: TBE – B350 Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm English Workshop 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: BEH 121 Faculty: Shine True

6 Engineering Experiential Learning Workshop 09:15 am – 11:15 pm Faculty: Dr. Grzegorz Chmaj Topic: Internet of Things (IOT) Location: TBE – B348 Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm English Workshop 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: BEH 121 Faculty: Shine True

7 Last Day of Classes Engineering Experiential Learning Workshop 09:15 am – 11:15 pm Faculty: Dr. Grzegorz Chmaj Topic: Internet of Things (IOT) Location: TBE – B350 Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm English Workshop 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: BEH 121 Faculty: Shine True Goodbye Reception

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Notes: *Overseas University: Departure Flight Information Please contact EIP team for the flight information **Goodbye Reception: Provide a participant with a certification of completion

The date of each field trip is subject to change.

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