CTR^2 Summer Bootcamp 2025

The CTR^2 Summer Program is an immersive, interactive, outreach opportunity to develop problem solving skills and the tools necessary for state-of-the-art research in engineering, fluid mechanics and turbulence in particular, while learning about computations and experimental work at the Center for Turbulence Research. The program will engage advanced undergraduate students and community college students, including those from communities underserved in STEM.

Turbulence is all around us: in the atmosphere, the ocean, in pipes, on aircraft wings and in engines. Many of the environmental or energy related issues we face today cannot be addressed without quantitative knowledge of the mechanics of fluid flows. Interested in learning more about turbulence, why it arises and how to model it? The CTR^2 Summer Program participants will undertake a rich curriculum introducing techniques to address complex technical problems and developing interactive computational and experimental experiences in partnership with CTR researchers. There is no fee to attend.  We invite students interested in learning more about fluid mechanics, turbulence and state-of-the-art research to apply.

CTR^2 Summer Bootcamp 2025, Monday July 7 – Friday July 11, 2025

What is CTR^2?  Center for Turbulence Research: Creating Tomorrow’s Researchers! The CTR^2 Bootcamp is designed and run by CTR Postdocs as part of their professional development activities.  Our goal is to inspire early undergraduate students to consider careers related to the challenges of turbulence and fluid mechanics. 

We had the privilege to welcome our first class of participants in July 2025.  The packed schedule involved lectures, hand-on activities, lab demos, careers discussions with students, postdocs and representatives from industry, national laboratories and academia, culminating in a design-build-fly competition.

It seemed as though everyone found this to be enjoyable and educational!  See the after program feedback here. We look forward to seeing you at the 2027 CTR^2 Summer Bootcamp!