Women in Construction Management Summer Institute
Tuesday, June 10 – Saturday, June 14, 2025

Construction Managers work in dynamic teams to take the designer’s vision and make it a reality. With one of the highest job placement rates and starting salaries of any major, a degree in Construction Management is a great choice for those who enjoy teamwork, solving tangible problems, critical thinking, and creating the world around them.

This five-day four-night on-campus program is for up to 25 high school students ages 15-18 who are interested in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC). Each day participants will engage with professional women representing AEC industries as well as college mentors to work on building their confidence and developing an understanding of construction management and the related career opportunities a post-secondary education offers.

The experience will include:

• Attending class sessions on construction fundamentals including plan reading, estimating, scheduling, and 3D modeling
• Touring a construction site
• Operating construction equipment
• Building your own projects to take home
• Networking with successful women from a variety of positions within AEC Careers
• Exploring your inner strengths and confidence and creating and presenting your personal brand
• Participating in fun evening activities including going to the CSU Rec Center
• Volunteering at Habitat for Humanity (participants under 16 are not able to volunteer at Habitat, but will have an alternate project) 

See flyers in English and Spanish here for more information.

Please encourage young women who might be interested in construction, engineering, or architecture to visit the WCM Summer Institute website to view videos from previous summers, as well as articles, testimonials, and other info that will give them a sense of what to expect and how amazing this program is!

For questions, please contact:
Anna Fontana, [email protected] (www.cm.colostate.edu)

or Dr. Patricia Vigil, [email protected]

Alliance Zoetis Veterinary Perspectives Institute
Sunday, June 8 – Saturday, June 14, 2025

The College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is excited to offer a week-long residential summer program designed for high school students interested in careers in veterinary medicine. Students will interact with clinicians, college professors, and CSU student mentors as they explore the veterinary profession and One Health and can earn one college credit by registering for the accompanying course. Students will also experience hands-on learning in specimen dissection labs, virtual reality labs, and suture clinics, as well as tour the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital and interact with veterinarians and other One Health professionals. Students will engage in professional development, including career exploration, resume building, and other skills that can be used for any profession. This experience includes insights about college life, the college application process, and financial aid. 6 nights of on-campus lodging, meals, and tuition for the course are included.

• Experience working with CSU faculty, staff and students including veterinarians and research scientists.
• Expert advice on applying to college, including admission requirements, financial aid, housing, and careers.
• Living in the residence halls, meals in the dining halls.
• Participants have collegiate experience with peers and college student mentors.
• Certificate of Completion with the option of one college credit through CSU Online.

Please have the student apply by March 14, 2025 to Alliance Zoetis Pre-Veterinary Discovery Summer Institute using this link:Student Link

• For full consideration, completed applications are due March 14, 2025.
• Students will be notified if they are admitted to this program by the second week of April.
• Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

View flyers here (English and Spanish)! Students can scan the QR code on the flyer or  access the information for application.  

Please email any questions regarding this application or this program to:

Dr. Christianne Magee, [email protected]
or Dr. Patricia Vigil,  [email protected]