This free, introductory program provides hands-on design challenges and direct interaction with university faculty and students, specifically targeting students with limited prior engineering exposure.
The Engineering Academy at the University of Washington is a free, one-week summer program designed to introduce high school students to diverse engineering fields. Participants engage in hands-on design challenges, fostering problem-solving skills and teamwork. The program aims to provide a broad exposure to engineering pathways and build foundational skills, particularly for students with limited prior access to engineering coursework or clubs. Students connect with UW engineering students and faculty, gaining valuable insights into how different engineering disciplines impact communities. The curriculum includes exploring fields like Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Materials Science, and Aeronautics through workshops and design challenges that teach the engineering design process. The program also includes tours of the UW campus, offering a glimpse into college life and academic environments.
Each day, programming takes place in person from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, involving hands-on design challenges, connections with engineering students and faculty, and campus tours.
This program is ideal for high school sophomores and juniors in the greater Seattle area who are curious about engineering and seeking their first broad exposure to the field, especially those with limited prior engineering experience.
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