San Diego State University     San Diego State University was founded in 1897 and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Doctoral University II. With over 34,000 students it is one of the largest universities in the Western United States and the largest within the California State University System. SDSU is a teaching university with strong research programs. Research and scholarship strengthen the instruction SDSU students receive in the classroom and laboratory. SDSU's faculty conducts more than $65 million in funded research each year. These projects provide unusual opportunities for students who can work alongside faculty using the latest equipment. The excitement of discovery spreads to the classroom, creating a unique learning experience. The campus currently encompasses over 5.3 million square feet in academic and other support facilities. The College of Engineering offers degreed programs in Aerospace, Civil, Computer, Construction, Electrical, Environmental, and Mechanical Engineering. The College of Engineering at SDSU became an Affiliate Training Institute in 2002

PLTW Summer Training Institute Courses Offered Level 1 - Full two week classes Session 1 : 06/15/2008 - 06/27/2008 Aero Space Engineering Digital Electronics Introduction To Engineering Design Session1 Notes: Session 2: 07/06/2008 - 07/18/2008 Civil Engineering And Architecture Engineering Design And Development Gateway To Technology Principles Of Engineering Session2 Notes: Level 2 Courses -  one week enhancement courses for teachers who have previously attended the full two week Level1 course. None offered at this time Cost of Summer Training (may vary by housing/meal needs) Please do not send checks until an invoice for the training has been sent. Registration: $2000 After June 20 - $2300 Housing and Meals Housing: $800 includes breakfast and dinner Registration includes lunch and parking Cancellation fee is $300, if canceled after June 20th. $300 fee if attendee arrives with inadequate laptop or software

College Credit For Summer Training: Teachers may receive Graduate College Credit through RIT for courses in the PLTW program by meeting requirements.

College Credit For High School Students: Secondary school students may receive a total of three SDSU College of Engineering credits for any of the PLTW courses [IED, POE, CIM, CEA and DE]; by completing each course with an average of “B,” by scoring 70 or above on the college credit exam, by being enrolled in a PLTW-certified school, and by meeting college enrollment requirements for the BS programs. Please see http://arweb.sdsu.edu/es/admissions/  for SDSU admissions details.

Affiliate Director: Dr. Bruce Westermo San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Dr. San Diego, CA 92182-1326 (619) 594-6079 westermo@engineering.sdsu.edu San Diego State