The "VILNIUS TECH – CAL POLY 2023" international engineering summer school, jointly organized by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH) and California State Polytechnic University (CalPoly), has officially commenced on June 26. During the event, Dean Liutauras Nekrošius from the Faculty of Architecture, Dean Remigijus Šalna from the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Director Aušra Pelėdienė from the International Relations Office, and professors Edmond Saliklis and Peter Laursen from CalPoly warmly welcomed the students.

Over the course of six weeks, 11 students from CalPoly and 3 students from VILNIUS TECH Faculty of Civil Engineering will engage in intensive studies focused on architectural engineering subjects. Professors Edmond Saliklis and Peter Laursen will deliver lectures and practical sessions to the students. Throughout the summer school, students from California and VILNIUS TECH will acquire specific skills in using SAP2000 and Python program tools.

In addition to their rigorous academic pursuits, participants will also partake in cultural activities. They will have the opportunity to explore the city of Vilnius and visit the Baltic coast, with a three-day trip planned to Klaipėda, Palanga, and Cape Ventė. After the lectures, excursions around Vilnius will be organized, and students will also have the chance to embark on a weekend trip to Trakai, engage in cycling and Nordic walking, and visit museums and cultural events during their free time.

The summer school will continue until 4 August 2023.