BEaM Prep Camp

Bootcamp for Engineering and Mathematics
(BEaM)

BEaM is open to incoming FGCU freshmen majoring in engineering or construction management.

The U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering is offering an optional 10-day on campus preparatory program called Bootcamp for Engineering and Mathematics (BEaM). The purpose of the preparatory program is to help incoming freshmen develop math proficiency and study skills to prepare them for engineering and construction management coursework.

********Registration for the 2022 BEaM Program is CLOSED********

Program Information

Outcomes
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- Increase the math placement of incoming construction management and engineering freshmen
- Introduce incoming construction management and engineering students to math applications in the field
- Connect students with upper-level students to promote student involvement and student success skills needed for coursework
Dates
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The 10-day program will be held on two separate dates.

********Registration for the 2022 BEaM Program is CLOSED********

Summer 2022 Dates

Prep Program 1: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 @ 5 pm through Friday, June 17, 2022 @ 5 pm

Sign up for Eagle View Orientation: June 6th - June 7th

Prep Program 2: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 @ 5 pm through Friday, July 1, 2022 @ 5 pm

Sign up for Eagle View Orientation: June 20th - June 21st

Space is limited and is on a first come, first serve basis. If you have trouble signing up for the orientation date listed above, please reach out to Julie Rose at jrose@fgcu.edu
Cost
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The BEaM program $100 fee includes:
- A year subscription to ALEKS math program to improve math skills
- Supplies for activities and experiments
- Lodging - You will have your own dorm room located in FGCU South Village
- 3-meals per day
- Field Trips & Transportation
- Lessons by engineering and math professors
- Mentoring by an upper-level student
- Academic support
Day in the Life of a BEaM participant
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Below is a sample agenda for each day excluding the first Tuesday and the weekend. There will be a separate agenda for the first meeting night and over the weekend.

7:00 AM

Breakfast with the group

8:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Lessons & activities with FGCU faculty

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch with the group

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Field Trips & Extracurricular activities

5:00 PM

Dinner with the group

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Math prep & projects
Things to bring
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Long pants for lab work

Closed toed shoes for lab work

Sweatshirts or hoodies - Classrooms can get cold

Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush)

Clothes for outdoor activities

Sunscreen

Swim suit

Beach towel

Raincoat or jacket

Hat

Blanket

Pillow - one is provided but you may want an extra pillow

Phone charger

Snacks if needed
Things NOT to bring
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No personal vehicle - transportation will be provided by the program

We will provide linens; therefore, you do not need to bring them

Bath towels & wash clothes - we will provide

Bug spray - we will provide

Video games

Valuable (jewelry)

Weapons (firearms/knives)
Airport/Transportation
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Bootcamp for Engineering and Mathematics(BEaM)

Program Information

Bootcamp for Engineering and Mathematics
(BEaM)