Computer Engineering Design Academy

About CED Academy

The Computer Engineering Design (CED) Academy seeks to inspire 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade middle school students to envision themselves as scientists and engineers by exposing them to hands-on design experiences that connect science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to tangible, real-life applications using new and exciting technology.

Participants in CED will learn Computer-Aided Design (CAD) programming. Students will be introduced to manufacturing techniques with a particular focus on rapid prototyping, and 3D printers, Student will use robotics, and microelectronics to develop their programming skills and create various creations that can be brought home!

Summer 2025 CED Academy*

Registration will open on February 17, 2025.

• Computer Engineering Design Academy is offered for a fee of $499.
• This registration fee includes the cost of take-home materials
• Lunch is included in the registration fee for this program (M-F).

Discounts

Current Rice Faculty and Staff, Rice Alumni, or Military and Veterans: please email stem@rice.edu or call the R-STEM office at 713-348-8211 to receive the discount code before registering your child.

Program Dates

July 14-18, 2025
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Registration

The activities in CED Academy are designed for current (2024-2025) 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade students. The content will be different than last year as we are utilizing micro:bits and rovers!

Space is limited, and the camp will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete an individual registration for each child you are registering.

Completing the registration form does NOT guarantee placement in the program. Acceptance to the program is contingent upon receipt of the registration fee and completion of the required participant agreement and release forms.

Cost: $499 per week

Registration will open on February 17, 2025.

All future registrants who have not yet paid and completed the required participant agreement and release forms will be placed on a waiting list.

All registrants are required to submit signed participant agreement and release forms for minors as part of their registration process for each child.

If you are a school district wishing to pay with a PO for a group of participants, contact Matthew Cushing at mpc3@rice.edu.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing (by e-mail) to RSTEM.

A 50% refund will be received if the request is made at least 10 business days prior to the first day of the program.

No refunds will be issued for cancellation requests made less than 10 business days prior to the first day of the program.

Email: stem@rice.edu

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarships are available to a limited number of participants. To apply for a scholarship please click the links below to download the application. Do NOT register for the Academy if you are applying for a scholarship. Once scholarships have been awarded registration links will be sent to scholarship recipients.

Scholarship applications for this program are now closed.

English Scholarship Application
Spanish Scholarship Application

Program Flyer

To view and download the CED program flyer click here.

COVID-19 Protocol

CED will follow Rice guidelines and CDC suggestions for summer programs.

Please click here to view the Rice policy for summer programs.

CDC summer camp suggestions can be found here.

CED Administration

If you have any questions about CED, please contact the program instructors.

Brittany Templeton
Assistant Director for Computer Science and Mathematics
713-348-8218 | bt36@rice.edu

^{*Program times, dates, and locations, are subject to change before the first day of the program.}