Mini University


Students signing in at the registration desk.


Mini-University is a free event designed to encourage underserved high school students in the Bay Area to pursue careers in STEM. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with current engineering students and STEM professors, engage in hands-on engineering activities, learn about various STEM career pathways, tour academic labs, and much more!


Students posing together for a picture.
Group picture of volunteers and students holding balloons.
Students using rolled up newspapers to build bridge structure.
Students using plastic water bottles and water cups to create a bridge between two tables.
Students in the auditorium watching the welcome presentation.


Students of all genders are welcome to apply, and we especially encourage students from first-generation, low-income, and/or minority backgrounds to apply! Spots are limited and applications are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis, with priority given to students from underserved communities. This event is geared towards 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students who are considering majoring in science, technology, engineering, or math related fields (or who simply want to learn more about what a STEM career would be like)!

Fall 2023 Mini University will be hosted on Wednesday, November 8th, 8 am to 4 pm on UC Berkeley campus. Application deadline is Friday, October 27th at 11:59 pm.


If you have any questions about this program, please contact us by email at swe.miniu@gmail.com.