ASM Materials Camp®-Teachers – 2026 Schedule
View the camp offerings below and apply!
Most locations are commuter camps (housing not provided). Only those locations marked 'Residential' provide housing.
ASM Materials Camp®-Teachers I: The Basics
This week-long, hands-on lab experience shows educators how to use applied engineering techniques in their classroom.
The program targets middle and high school educators, offering methods that make math and core science principles more enticing and relevant to their middle and high school students.
Materials Camp I Locations
| City, State | Venue | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | The University of Akron | June 8-12 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | University of Michigan | June 15-19 |
| Atlanta, GA | Georgia Institute of Technology | June 22-26 |
| Boston, MA (Residential) | MIT | July 13-17 |
| Champaign, IL (Residential) | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | June 8-12 |
| Chicago, IL | Richard J. Daley College | June 15-19 |
| Cincinnati, OH | Princeton High School | July 6-10 |
| Cleveland, OH | ASM International Headquarters | June 1-5 |
| Columbus, OH | Ohio State University | June 22-26 |
| Detroit, MI | Lawrence Technological University | June 8-12 |
| El Paso, TX (Residential) | University of Texas at El Paso | June 8-12 |
| Evansville, IN | University of Southern Indiana | June 15-19 |
| Houston, TX | Rice University | June 22-26 |
| Indianapolis, IN | Purdue University Indianapolis | July 13-17 |
| Lafayette, IN (Residential) | Purdue University | June 22-26 |
| Los Angeles, CA | UCLA | July 20-24 |
| Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee School of Engineering | June 8-12 |
| Naperville, IL (Residential) | North Central College | July 6-10 |
| Orlando, FL | University of Central Florida | June 15-19 |
| Philadelphia, PA | Drexel University | June 22-26 |
| Phoenix, AZ | Arizona State University | June 8-12 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | Carnegie Mellon University | June 15-19 |
| Portland, OR | Portland State University | July 13-17 |
| Raleigh, NC | North Carolina State University | June 8-12 |
| Rolla, MO (Residential) | Missouri University of Science & Technology | June 15-19 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | University of Utah | June 22-26 |
| San Antonio, TX | University of Texas at San Antonio | July 6-10 |
| San Diego, CA | UC San Diego | June 15-19 |
| San Jose, CA | San Jose State University | July 13-17 |
| Seattle, WA | University of Washington | June 22-26 |
| St. Louis, MO | Washington University in St. Louis | July 6-10 |
| Tampa, FL | University of South Florida | June 8-12 |
| Tucson, AZ | University of Arizona | June 22-26 |
| Tulsa, OK | University of Tulsa | July 13-17 |
ASM Materials Camp®-Teachers II: Advanced
The Materials Camp®-Teachers II/Advanced (sometimes referred to as 'Year 2 Camp') is for educators who have already attended Materials Camp®-Teachers I. Primary goal is helping teachers prepare and implement a successful Materials Science course.
Materials Camp II Locations
| City, State | Venue | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL (Residential) | Richard J. Daley College | July 13-17 |
| Rolla, MO (Residential) | Missouri University of Science & Technology | June 22-26 |
ASM Teacher Institute
Year-long professional development for Title 1 school teachers and those serving in under-served communities.
Program components:
- Attendance at Materials Camp-Teachers in El Paso, TX (June 8-12, 2026)
- Monthly professional development sessions (in-person and/or virtual)
- Support for implementing programming and course content
Teacher Institute Location
| City, State | Venue | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TX | University of Texas at El Paso | June 8-12 |
ASM Specialty Materials Camp®
Take your materials science teaching to the next level with ASM's Specialty Camps--designed for educators ready to dive deeper into cutting-edge topics shaping our world.
Specialty Camp Offerings
| Location | Topic | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual | Sustainability of Materials | July 27-30 |
| Cambridge, MA (Residential) – MIT | Genomic Design of Materials | TBD |
ASM Materials Camp®-Teachers – Grades K-5
K-5 Camp Location
| City, State | Venue | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Naperville, IL (Residential) | North Central College | June 22-25 |
Virtual ASM Materials Camp®-Teachers
Four virtual sessions offered:
- June 1-5
- June 15-19
- July 6-10
- July 20-24
Note: Option for graduate credits is NOT offered for the Virtual Materials Camp-Teachers.
Traditionally, in-person ASM Materials Camps® are held across North America. These are usually five-day camps and may be residential (requiring overnight stay), commuter (daily) or mini-camps (one day or less). Typical schedule is 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Monday-Thursday) and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (Friday).
Please note that applications for ASM Materials Camps®-Teachers and all Specialty camps are separate. Applicants are admitted to the program on a first-come-first-served basis.