The program offers a unique blend of hands-on engineering projects, an immersive college campus experience at Columbia University, and exclusive field trips to real-world engineering sites in New York City.
The TryEngineering Summer Institute at Columbia University offers high school students a hands-on, immersive pre-college engineering program. Participants engage in designing, building, and exploring various engineering disciplines, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills such as soldering, programming, breadboarding, and computer-aided design. Students collaborate on projects like engineering specialized drone prototypes, designing and building remotely operated aquatic robots (Sea Perch), and constructing wind turbines to explore renewable energy. The program aims to develop critical problem-solving skills, foster creativity, and encourage teamwork through real-world engineering challenges. Beyond the classroom, students participate in exclusive field trips to engineering sites and hear from inspiring guest speakers who are leaders and innovators in the field, providing valuable insights into future career paths. The program culminates in a competition where students showcase their projects.
A typical day involves hands-on engineering challenges and activities in Columbia University classrooms, with opportunities for skill rotations in areas like soldering and CAD, and guest speaker presentations. Evenings may include supervised excursions to explore New York City.
This program is ideal for inquisitive high school students aged 14-17 who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership ability, and are interested in exploring various engineering fields through hands-on projects and real-world applications.
Columbia University, New York, NY
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