Adventures in Engineering was created to allow 11th grade students an opportunity to explore math, science, engineering and technology (STEM) career fields.

Adventures in Engineering is a full day event that starts with registration from 7:30-8:30 and program start at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Chan Auditorium at 4832 Holmes Ave NW in Huntsville, will serve as the starting and ending point for Adventures in Engineering. Participants (chaperones and adults) are required to provide their own transportation to and from UAH. Riding on the tour bus is a requirement for participation in this event. At each stop, participants will be required to walk or stand for a significant amount of the day. The Adventures in Engineering Chair, must be made aware of any accommodations, in writing via e-mail to 2023ASMDA@gmail.com and an additional, separate written request, signed by the parent/guardian, attached to the student's permission form, when permission forms are submitted. Students and chaperones will not be allowed to drive personal vehicles to follow the tour bus or transport themselves to the tour stops.

Students and chaperones must be able to participate in the entire day's events and are unable to depart early from the event. Students will visit organizations during a normal business day. Business casual attire (khakis, blue jeans, casual dress slacks, knee-length or longer skirts, button-down shirts, polos, blouses, etc and comfortable, closed-toe and low/no-heel shoes are required. Torn blue jeans, shorts, open-toed shoes (flips, sandals, clogs, etc and the like are unacceptable.

Lunch will be provided for chaperones and students. Participants with religious, medical, dietary, and / or allergic restrictions should bring their own lunch. Self-provided lunches must be able to withstand at least five hours in transit, unrefrigerated.

All participants must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times, on the bus and at event sites. Students are expected to stay with their tour group. Trespassing into other work space, which are not part of the official tour, is forbidden. Cellular phones, cameras, and other digital devices, if not required by a medical condition, are prohibited for the entire activity day.

Submit your completed and signed permission form to your 11th Grade counselor along with a copy of a Government-issued photo ID (e.g. Driver's License Counselors must submit all student permission forms to the Adventures in Engineering planning staff no later than October 4th. Please contact your 11th Grade counselor for your school's deadline.

DIRECTIONS FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Type your initials in the blanks below to indicate that you understand the statements, you grant permission, you agree, and you will comply.

{security91} - I understand that only U.S. citizens are permitted to participate.

{security91}- I affirm that my child is a U.S. citizen.

{security91}- I understand that my child must carry official government-issued identification and, at most sites, wear a visitor's badge at all times.

{security91} In the event that my child fails to bring proper identification with them, I understand and agree to my child being denied the opportunity to participate.

 {security91}- In the event that my child fails to bring proper identification with them, I understand that it is the school’s and/or its designated agent’s responsibility to provide transportation to return my child to their school, before the Adventures in Engineering begins.

{security91}- I understand electronic devices are prohibited in all buildings, including cellular phones.

{safetyAnd92} - I understand that the school and / or its designated agent(s) is responsible for all students from their school for the entire day 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

 {safetyAnd92}- I understand that transportation on event day, October 16th, 2024, is approved by my child’s school and/or its agent(s).

{safetyAnd92} - I understand that my child will tour multiple buildings and facilities.

{safetyAnd92} -I understand and agree that participating organizations, agencies, and entities and their agents/staff are not liable for any seen and foreseen or unforeseen accidents or injuries.

{behaviorAnd93} - I understand that my child must dress professionally to participate.

{behaviorAnd93} - I understand that my child is prohibited from wearing or using the following: open-toed shoes, armless shirts, midrift shirts, skirts or dresses above the knee, torn jeans / denim, pants below the waistline, profanity, disrespectful tones and words, and nonverbal distracting behaviors.

{behaviorAnd93} -In the event that my child fails to dress appropriately, | understand and agree to my child being denied the opportunity to participate.

{behaviorAnd93} -In the event that my child fails to dress or behave appropriately, I understand that it is the school's and / or its designated agent's responsibility to provide transportation to return my child to their school.

DIRECTIONS FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Place your initials in the blanks below to indicate that you understand the statements, you grant permission, you agree, and you will comply.

{mediaAnd95} - I understand and agree to my child being photographed and / or videotaped by staff or agents for any of the businesses, organizations, agencies, and colleges/universities.

{mediaAnd95} - I understand and agree to my child's photographs / videotapes being created, developed, and used for event documentation, promotional purposes, and other reasons related to education, outreach, K-12 initiatives, recruitment, and general publicity.

{mediaAnd95} - I understand and agree to my child's photographs and videotapes being created, developed, and used without any additional permission and / or consent from me or my child.

{healthAnd96} - In the event that medical attention is required for my child, I understand it is my responsibility to provide my child's school current and accurate documentation and information regarding medical needs, restrictions (including allergies), instructions, accommodations, and any other related medical information.

{healthAnd96} - In the event that medical attention is required for my child, I understand that my child's school and / or its agents is responsible for providing care and attention, in accordance with school's / school district's policies.

{healthAnd96} - In the event that medical attention is required for my child, I understand that my child’s school and/or its designated agent(s) isresponsible for having all necessary medical information and parental contact information to treat my child, as needed.
 

{healthAnd96} - In the event that medical attention is required for my child and such care involves a host event site, organization, agency,and/or entity and their staff/agents, the same have my permission to use their best judgment based on medical information provided by the school and/or its designated agents.
 

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