With Summer Discovery, immerse yourself in various engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, civil, and aerospace through engaging hands-on projects, rigorous laboratory experiments, and dynamic interactive workshops. Guided by experienced and passionate educators, our programs foster a stimulating learning environment where students dive deep into fundamental engineering concepts, hone their problem-solving abilities, and unlock their creative potential.
Engineering
University of Michigan
Explore engineering at the University of Michigan, a top ten university known for its engineering programs! Whether you are fascinated by the science behind how things work, have a passion for structures and design, or have plans for a future as a mechanical or aerospace engineer, this program is for you.
University of Texas, Austin
Summer Discovery’s engineering academies at University of Texas, Austin will give you an in-depth look into the field of engineering through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on projects. Explore key concepts in biomedical engineering including biomedical imaging and instrumentation, cellular and biomolecular engineering, computational biomedical engineering, and molecular, cellular, and tissue biomechanics. Or spend a full day with your STEM peers and explore all the possibilities engineering offers for the future of innovation!
Dartmouth
Gain access to exclusive facilities with Dartmouth Machine Shop staff in Engineering: Foundations of Fabrication, where you'll learn the fundamentals of materials engineering through hands-on machining, welding, 3D printing, and CAD. This academy highlights how these skills translate into careers in materials science and engineering. Dartmouth engineering courses also offer insight into its application across disciplines - the Sustainable Methods of Design Prototyping Academy explores the dialogue between tools, materials, and imagination to understand how analog making leads to sustainable innovation. If you're just starting to explore the world of engineering, the STEM Accelerator will equip you with knowledge of future career possibilities in engineering and STEM.
UC Berkeley
Explore the foundations of engineering and the discipline's wide-reaching applications across industries at UC Berkeley. In Engineering and Robotics, students will trace robotics from its origins to current innovations, examining cutting-edge developments like soft robotics, AI-powered automation, and autonomous systems. You'll build and program a robot while learning essential concepts including circuitry, sensor technology, and mechanical engineering. Explore the developing world of cutting-edge research with Research in Engineering - over two weeks, participants explore advanced engineering techniques through hands-on learning, expert lectures, and facility tours while building critical research skills, concluding the program by creating and submitting a research proposal they'll continue working on throughout the school year.
Yale
At Yale with Summer Discovery, students engage in hands-on exploration of advanced engineering methods and techniques in the Research in Engineering academy, which equips high school students with essential research capabilities and expert support to design and execute their own original research projects.. Through interactive coursework, students develop analytical thinking abilities, gain exposure to contemporary research spanning multiple engineering disciplines, and build foundational understanding of research methodology while crafting their individual projects for continued work both in and outside the classroom. Students can also delve into the world of Aerospace Engineering and reveal the role aerospace engineering plays in addressing critical issues including worldwide transport systems, environmental observation, satellite technology, and missions beyond Earth.
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Summer Discovery offers a wide selection of course subjects for various age groups at top-tier universities.