America's Cutting Edge Composites Summer Bootcamps

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America's Cutting Edge (ACE) Composites bootcamps offer the hands-on experience of composite technology to those interested in learning more about carbon fiber and fiberglass. Participants must be 17 or older.

Week-long bootcamps, offered several times in the summer, will immerse participants in the world of composite technology at Winona State University, where Composite Engineering has been taught for over 30 years.

This program is currently FREE (value of $2500/person).

Participants will run equipment, infuse fabric with resin, assemble a project that they take home, and receive an ACE Composites in Automotive Credly badge.

About

America’s Cutting Edge, supported by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program, is a national training program designed to reestablish American leadership in the machine tool industry through transformative thinking, technological innovation, and workforce development.

ACE offers no-cost online curriculum in CNC machining, metrology, composites and cybersecurity, as well as no-cost, in-person training in CNC machining and composites. Winona State University is excited to partner with ACE to provide composites in automotive training to those interested.

Participants will spend a week at WSU with food and lodging provided at no cost if they stay in Haake Hall on campus. Chaperones will be present for all participants under 18. Spots are limited and will fill up fast. We will attempt to honor your first choice of bootcamp week, but we may reach out to see if you are available for a different week if your first choice is full.

After applying, you will need to complete the online composites course and send us the badge of completion prior to the bootcamp date.

Haake Hall
Haake Hall

Haake Hall * Suite-style with single bedrooms * Furniture includes: Twin XL bed, desk & chair, dresser, and trash & recycling bins * Separate shower room and toilet room * Double vanity * Small living area * Air Conditioned * Coin-free washers and dryers on 2nd & 4th floor * Given Wi-Fi access on arrival * Common lounge on every floor with seating and TV * Floor kitchen includes full-size Parking options: Street parking around campus or any lot except gold

Stark Hall
Stark Hall

WSU offers the Bachelor of Science in Composite Materials Engineering (CME), the only undergraduate CME program in the nation. This program in Composite Materials Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria as well as the Program Criteria for Materials, Metallurgical, Ceramics, and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Jack Kane Dining Center
Jack Kane Dining Center

Located on the upper level, the Jack Kane Dining Center is a classic cafeteria with an all-you-care-to-eat buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks will be provided either by the on-campus dining center or local catering.

Bootcamps

Free ($2500 value)

Please select all bootcamp dates that work for you. You will only be in one bootcamp, but we will group bootcamps by age.

We will send out acceptance details by April 30th.

Dates

June 2-6 Bootcamp
June 2-6 Bootcamp
Free

July 7-11 Bootcamp
July 7-11 Bootcamp
Free

August 4-8 Bootcamp
August 4-8 Bootcamp
Free

About Us

IACMI

The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation, or IACMI–The Composites Institute®, is dedicated to securing U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing by connecting people, ideas, and technology. IACMI is a 165-plus member community of industry, academic institutions, and government organizations working to enhance U.S. manufacturing competitiveness, with a strong focus on technology, commercialization and workforce development. Established in 2015 by the Department of Energy, IACMI is one of 18 Manufacturing USA Institutes collaborating to accelerate new technology, create new products, reduce costs and risks, and equip the workforce with future-ready skills. IACMI also partners with the Department of Defense to scale up industry-driven job skills and revitalize American manufacturing. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, IACMI is managed by the Collaborative Composite Solutions Corporation, a not-for-profit organization established by The University of Tennessee Research Foundation.

CME at WSU

WSU’s Composite Materials Engineering (CME) program prepares engineers who develop innovative and effective material solutions for a wide range of industries.

The program enrolls about 40 new students each year.

Graduates are equipped with skills to communicate and work effectively in diverse environments and grow professionally in their careers.

CME majors first complete the Pre-Engineering professional course sequence and General Education Program required graduation courses. Students then advance to core and elective courses in Composite Materials Engineering.

Students in this program get the best hands-on education in state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms.

Travel

Check-in is on Sunday afternoon/Monday morning. Check-out from Haake Hall is on Friday morning.

If you are flying to MSP, there is a Groome Shuttle that goes to the Perkins Restaurant in Winona. We will provide transportation to campus. Please let us know if you will be needing trasportations to and/or from Perkins.

263 W Mark St, Winona, MN 55987
263 W Mark St, Winona, MN 55987
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