Students gain hands-on experience in a university setting, guided by engineering students and staff, and explore diverse STEM fields through project-based learning.
NC State University's College of Engineering offers immersive day camps designed for middle school students, providing a deep dive into hands-on engineering and computer science principles. Through collaborative group work, campers tackle creative investigations and design challenges, learning how engineers solve problems to benefit society. Participants engage in a variety of projects, which in past years have included designing earthquake-proof bridges and solar-powered boats. The curriculum also extends to computer science, where students can explore artificial intelligence through digital game design and delve into the fundamentals of cybersecurity. These programs are crafted to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, while exposing students to diverse engineering disciplines and cutting-edge technologies. The camps provide a dynamic environment where young minds can unleash their creativity, build confidence, and ignite a lasting passion for innovation and discovery. Students will gain practical experience in the engineering design process—asking, imagining, planning, creating, and improving—and present their tested designs at the end of the week, fostering communication and presentation abilities.
A typical day begins with students receiving a new engineering challenge, then splitting into small teams to investigate the problem and find a solution through hands-on design work, with breaks for lunch and outside time. At the end of the day, teams gather to present their tested and improved designs.
This camp is ideal for middle school students eager to explore engineering and computer science through hands-on projects, collaborative problem-solving, and creative design challenges.
Various Locations in Cary
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