What would the world be like without large structures? We would need to take ferries across every river because there would be no bridges. We wouldn’t have stores, school buildings, large office buildings, stadiums, etc. Large structures are everywhere, and civil engineers must ensure that they remain safe and that the materials that make up structures have expected strengths.
In this camp, participants will learn about structures and materials they are made of through engaging hands-on projects. It is anticipated that students will compete to build the strongest model structure or the strongest concrete beam. Students will gain a fresh understanding and appreciation of the structures they use every day. No prior experience is required.
Total Camp Cost: $550
Cost includes resident hall lodging, three meals a day, snacks, and all major aspects of the camp. Our dining hall has many options for those with food allergies. However, we encourage you to bring appropriate snacks since not all snack options will meet all dietary needs.
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Dr. Vicente Mercado is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering in the Division of Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer Sciences at Indiana Wesleyan University. He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering and a graduate specialization in Applied Statistics from Universidad del Norte in Colombia, as well as a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York.
Dr. Mercado’s research centers on geotechnical and earthquake engineering, with a focus on seismic hazard analysis and computational modeling of soil behavior. Before joining IWU, he served on the engineering faculty at Universidad del Norte. He is a passionate teacher, deeply committed to helping students integrate their Christian faith with their professional calling.
He is married to Dayana, and together they have two sons. In his free time, he enjoys music and spending quality time with his family.
